Internships in IT: 6 opportunities to start your career

In Central Asia, an increasing number of companies and organizations are offering high-quality programs for students and graduates. Let's explore some of the current opportunities.

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Kazakhstan

Tele2 Junior Internship
The Tele2 Junior Internship program is designed for senior-year students who want to immerse themselves in the work of a large telecommunications company. During the internship, participants become part of real projects, learn from experienced mentors, and get to know the corporate culture from the inside. In addition to practical experience, interns are provided with internal training, masterclasses, branded merchandise, and a certificate.

Software Functional Testing Internship at EPAM
This program is intended for those who want to start a career in testing. During the internship, students master the basics of functional testing, learn to create test documentation, work with Jira and Postman, understand Scrum processes, and even apply AI tools in QA. The training lasts several months and is conducted online.

IT Operations and Support at EPAM
For those who want to develop in the field of IT infrastructure and user support, EPAM offers a separate IT Operations and Support program. Over nine weeks, participants study ITSM, learn to solve practical tasks related to user support, and master the basic tools necessary for work in this field. The program is fully online and requires approximately 15 hours per week.

Kyrgyzstan

Internship at GAO Tek Kyrgyzstan
Remote internships for students and graduates of Kyrgyzstan in various fields: website development technology, IoT, WordPress work, web content, HR, business, visual design, and video editing. Practical experience and skill development are provided, all conducted virtually, which is convenient to combine with studies or from any location.

Internship at Intern Labs
Internships in the following areas: Java backend development, mobile development, QA / SDET, cybersecurity. The internship lasts from three to six months depending on the specialization, includes work on real projects under the guidance of company mentors. Basic knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and the chosen programming language is required; experience with Unix servers or mobile environments is preferred.

Uzbekistan

Software Functional Testing Internship at EPAM
Online internship, duration of about two to four months, with a workload of about 20-40 hours per week. For those who want to improve their testing skills: requirements analysis, creating test documentation, working with tools like Jira, Postman, and others. Knowledge of testing, software lifecycle, and English at a minimum of B1 level is required.