Baillie Gifford

About the Company

We are an independent investment manager founded over a century ago in Edinburgh, owned and run by 59 partners. A lot has changed in our 117 years, but our focus on seeking superior, long-term investment returns for our clients has stayed constant. Our mission is to find game-changing companies that can sustain growth and provide returns for our clients for decades to come. As of June 2025, funds under management and advice totalled more than PS209bn, a sizeable figure achieved by steady organic growth rather than by merger or acquisition. For enquiries please contact: enquiries@bailliegifford.com

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Baillie Gifford

Job Title

Cloud, Infrastructure & Security - Technology Summer Internship 2026

Job Description

**Job Title** Cloud, Infrastructure & Security – Technology Summer Internship 2026 **Role Summary** A 10‑12‑week paid internship providing hands‑on experience in cloud, infrastructure and security within a global investment‑management shared services environment. Interns work on live projects, collaborate with Agile teams, and gain exposure to Microsoft, Dell, Palo Alto, Google Cloud, AWS, ServiceNow, Git, Docker and related technologies. **Expectations** - Contribute to a defined technical project from inception to delivery. - Learn and apply cloud, containerisation, source‑control and security best practices. - Participate in daily Agile ceremonies and team meetings. - Build relationships across technical and business stakeholders. - Demonstrate proactive learning, adaptability and problem‑solving throughout the placement. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Assist in the design, deployment and monitoring of cloud and infrastructure solutions. 2. Support system resiliency activities and routine technical support tasks. 3. Work with version‑control (Git) and container platforms (Docker) to develop and test code. 4. Contribute to documentation, knowledge‑base updates and post‑implementation reviews. 5. Participate in security‑focused activities such as vulnerability scanning or policy reviews. 6. Engage with Agile sprint planning, stand‑ups, retrospectives and backlog grooming. **Required Skills** - Strong interest in cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity or software engineering. - Basic familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container tools (Docker). - Understanding of version‑control systems (Git) and service‑delivery concepts. - Analytical mindset with ability to troubleshoot complex scenarios. - Excellent communication and collaboration skills; comfortable working with diverse teams. - High adaptability, continuous‑learning orientation and improvement mindset. **Required Education & Certifications** - Penultimate‑year student (second‑last year) pursuing a technology‑related degree (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering). - No formal certifications required; relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals, CompTIA Security+) are a plus. - Must have legal right to work in the United Kingdom (visa sponsorship not available).

Edinburgh, United kingdom

On site

18-09-2025

Company Name

Baillie Gifford

Job Title

Software Engineering & Innovation - Technology Summer Internship 2026

Job Description

**Job title:** Software Engineering & Innovation – Technology Summer Internship 2026 **Role Summary:** A 10‑week paid internship focused on developing scalable software solutions and exploring emerging technologies within a global investment management environment. Interns will work on live projects, learn Microsoft (.NET, Angular, Azure) and cloud-native development, and gain exposure to AI/ML platforms (Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow). **Expectations:** - Deliver tangible contributions to a live technical project from week 1. - Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprints, scrums) and collaborate with cross‑functional teams. - Demonstrate a strong desire to learn, adapt quickly, and take initiative. - Build professional relationships across technical and business units. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design, code, test, and deploy applications using the Microsoft technology stack and cloud services. - Develop microservices, Docker containers, and Azure Service Bus integrations. - Contribute to AI/ML experiments, model training pipelines, and DevOps CI/CD workflows. - Participate in code reviews, documentation, and knowledge transfer sessions. - Attend training modules (LinkedIn Learning, Pluralsight) and apply new skills to project tasks. **Required Skills:** - Proficiency in C#/.NET, JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular or similar frameworks. - Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and containerisation (Docker). - Understanding of Agile methodologies and experience in sprint planning or scrums. - Basic knowledge of Python and ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow) is preferred. - Strong problem‑solving, critical thinking, and systems‑thinking abilities. - Excellent communication, networking, and teamwork skills. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Current penultimate (second‑last) year student in a technology‑related degree (Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Cloud Engineering, AI/ML). - No mandatory certifications required, but familiarity with cloud or AI/ML certificates (e.g., Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, AWS Certified Developer) is a plus.

Edinburgh, United kingdom

On site

18-09-2025