IT Intern

Group1 Automotive, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. is seeking an Information Technology Intern to join our IT team in Houston. The internship provides hands-on experience supporting programming tasks, data analytics projects, and automation initiatives while collaborating with IT leadership and cross-functional partners.

This internship offers exposure to modern technology stacks, compliance activities, and opportunities to develop practical technical and problem-solving skills in a collaborative business environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a CS/IS/Cybersecurity degree program.
• Minimum 3.00 GPA preferred.
• Foundational programming skills and willingness to expand technical abilities.
• Strong coachability and ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support programming tasks and contribute to development work.
• Assist with compliance-related documentation, reviews, and process validation.
• Gather, organize, and analyze data for analytics projects.
• Collaborate with IT leadership and cross-functional teams on technology initiatives and RPA tools.

Skills

Programming basics

Data analytics

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Problem solving

Education

CS/IS/Cybersecurity degree enrollment

GPA 3.0 or higher

Tools

RPA tools

Job description

About Us

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) is a Fortune 250 leader in global automotive retail, operating more than 250 dealerships and collision centers across the United States and United Kingdom. As the 4th largest dealership group in the U.S., Group 1 delivers a fully integrated automotive experience, including vehicle sales, financing, aftersales service, and digital retail solutions. As the automotive industry continues to evolve, Group 1 is investing in the people, technology, and operational excellence needed to shape what comes next. Our work is grounded in a simple belief, that a better experience for customers starts with an exemplary experience for employees.

At Group 1, our commitment is to keep finding smarter ways to serve our customers and support one another. We believe great careers are built in environments where people are trusted, challenged, and given room to grow. If you share our core values of integrity, transparency, professionalism, teamwork, and respect, you can get more with Group 1. More opportunity. More support. More ways to build a career that moves you forward.

Overview

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. is seeking an Information Technology Intern to join our IT team. The IT Department plays an important role in supporting the technology, systems, data, and digital solutions that enable Group 1’s business operations while driving innovation, efficiency, security, and continuous improvement across the organization.

This internship provides an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience within the technology organization of a large, publicly traded company. Working alongside IT leadership and cross‑functional partners, the intern will contribute to meaningful projects involving programming, data analytics, compliance, automation, and emerging technologies. The intern will also gain exposure to modern technology stacks and robotic process automation (RPA) while developing practical technical and problem‑solving skills in a collaborative business environment.

Responsibilities

• Support programming tasks and contribute to development work on IT initiatives
• Assist with compliance-related documentation, reviews, and process validation
• Gather, organize, and analyze data for ongoing analytics projects
• Collaborate with the Director of IT and cross‑functional team members on technology initiatives, utilizing modern tech stacks and robotic process automation (RPA) tools to support continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a degree program related to Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Preferred Minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA
• Foundational programming or coding skills with familiarity in modern technology stacks, and a willingness to continue learning and expanding technical skills
• Strong coachability with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing all applicable pre-employment requirements in accordance with federal, state, and local law.