Software Engineering Summer Internship 2026/27

About the Internship

Join Orion Health's Software Engineering Summer Internship Programme and contribute to creating impactful digital health solutions. Over 10 to 12 weeks, interns work on authentic software projects, challenge technical skills, and gain guidance from experienced engineers. This opportunity allows you to build practical skills and experience working in a global health technology firm where your contributions support better healthcare for millions globally.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with an engineering team to develop features that enhance patient care.
• Participate in designing, coding, testing, and debugging software.
• Create clean, maintainable code and develop backend services and APIs.
• Use modern tools and cloud technologies within an agile development approach.
• Engage with product managers, designers, and engineers and attend agile ceremonies like stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

Candidate Profile

Applicants should be currently enrolled in degrees such as Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related disciplines. Some experience with Java, whether through coursework, projects, or internships, is expected. Familiarity with technologies like JavaScript/TypeScript, React/Angular, HTML/CSS, SQL, Git, REST APIs, AWS/Azure, and Linux/Bash scripting are advantageous but not mandatory.

The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about learning new technologies, demonstrates critical thinking and curiosity, communicates effectively, takes initiative, collaborates well in teams, and is committed to producing quality software.

Perks and Benefits

• This is a paid internship lasting 10-12 weeks during the summer.
• Dedicated mentorship and support from experienced engineers.
• Engagement in real-world projects with meaningful impacts.
• Exposure to modern software development practices and agile methodologies.
• Networking opportunities across the organization.
• Daily complimentary breakfast and high-quality coffee.
• Access to office amenities such as café spaces, arcade games, pool tables, table tennis, PlayStation, and a pickleball court (available in Christchurch).
• A lively social environment with regular team events throughout the internship.
• Potential candidacy for subsequent Graduate Programme placements.

Additional Information

The internship starts in late November 2026 and concludes in February 2027. Applications close on 18 August 2026. The recruitment process utilizes a secure system enhanced with AI for organized and fair application handling, though all hiring decisions are made by humans. Data privacy is ensured under applicable laws as described in the company's Privacy Statement.