Software Engineer Intern - Product Engineering and AI

IQVIA; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 167,000 - 357,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking an Intern Software Engineer to join the Product Engineering, AI & Test Automation team in Bengaluru. You will design, build, test, and optimize AI-powered enterprise applications using Python, REST APIs, and modern frameworks.

You’ll work with AI technologies, automated testing, and scalable architectures in an Agile environment, gaining hands-on experience with RAG, LLMs, and backend services while collaborating with global teams.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, AI, Data Science or related disciplines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative Agile environment.
• Passion for software engineering, automation, AI, and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software components using Python and modern development frameworks.
• Build, consume, and validate REST APIs and integrations across enterprise applications.
• Develop AI-powered solutions leveraging LLMs, Agentic AI, Prompt Engineering, and RAG.
• Contribute to backend services with FastAPI and microservices architecture.
• Design and implement automated test frameworks for functional, API, and end-to-end testing.
• Create reusable automation scripts to improve product quality and reliability.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, Developers, and QA teams across locations.

Skills

Python

OOP

Data Structures

Algorithms

REST API

Postman

SQL

FastAPI

Docker

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/IT/Related technical disciplines

Tools

Postman

FastAPI

Docker

Kubernetes

LangChain

OpenAI/Azure OpenAI

Job description

Intern Software Engineer Intern (Product Engineering, AI & Test Automation)

About the Role

We are seeking highly motivated Software Engineer Interns to join our Product Engineering team and contribute to the development of next-generation AI-powered enterprise applications. As an intern, you will work alongside experienced architects, developers, and quality engineers to build, test, and optimize scalable software solutions leveraging modern technologies including Python, Generative AI, APIs, Cloud Platforms, Automation Frameworks, Data Platforms, and Microservices. This role offers hands-on exposure to software development, AI-driven solutions, automated testing, and enterprise-scale application architecture in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software components using Python and modern development frameworks.
• Build, consume, and validate REST APIs and integrations across enterprise applications.
• Develop AI-powered solutions leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs), Agentic AI, Prompt Engineering, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
• Contribute to backend services development using FastAPI and microservices architecture.
• Design and implement automated test frameworks for functional, integration, API, and end-to-end testing.
• Create reusable automation scripts to improve product quality, reliability, and performance.
• Execute test plans including functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
• Analyze defects, identify root causes, and collaborate with development teams on resolutions.
• Work with structured and unstructured data to implement business rules and validation logic.
• Participate in code reviews, debugging, performance optimization, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate effectively with Product Managers, Architects, Developers, and QA teams across global locations.
• Explore emerging AI technologies and apply innovative solutions to real-world business challenges.

Required Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in: Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Applications Related technical disciplines
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative Agile environment.
• Passion for software engineering, automation, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.

Required Technical Skills

• Programming
  • Strong proficiency in Python (mandatory).
  • Knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, and Algorithms.
  • Basic understanding of Java is a plus.
• API & Integration Technologies
  • REST API development and testing.
  • HTTP, REST, and API integration concepts.
  • JSON and XML data formats.
  • Experience with Postman or similar API testing tools.
• Database Technologies
  • Strong SQL skills.
  • Experience with PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Snowflake, or other relational databases.
  • Ability to write complex queries and validate data across systems.
• Test Automation & Quality Engineering
  • Understanding of software testing methodologies.
  • Exposure to: Functional Testing API Testing Integration Testing End-to-End Testing Performance Testing Backend Testing.
  • Knowledge of test automation frameworks and automation best practices.
• Generative AI & Agentic AI
  • Knowledge or coursework in: Large Language Models (LLMs) Prompt Engineering Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) AI Agents and Multi-Agent Systems.
  • Exposure to tools such as: LangChain LangGraph OpenAI / Azure OpenAI AWS Bedrock.
  • Cloud Technologies Understanding of cloud platforms such as: AWS Microsoft Azure Basic knowledge of cloud-native application development.

Preferred Skills

• FastAPI and Backend Development.
• Microservices Architecture.
• Knowledge Graphs and Ontologies.
• Machine Learning fundamentals.
• Docker and Containerization.
• Semantic Search and Information Retrieval.
• Data Engineering concepts.
• Master Data Management (MDM) and Data Governance.
• API-led connectivity and enterprise integration concepts.

Preferred Certifications

• Python Programming Certification.
• Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900).
• AWS Cloud Practitioner.
• AWS AI Practitioner.
• Generative AI / LLM Certifications.
• LangChain or Agentic AI Certifications.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience building enterprise-grade software products.
• Exposure to cutting-edge AI, GenAI, and Agentic AI technologies.
• Real-world experience in automation testing and quality engineering.
• Mentorship from experienced software architects and engineering leaders.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful products used by global customers.
• Exposure to Agile development practices, cloud platforms, and modern engineering tools.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

Experience Level Entry Level