IMS Internship

Starting in August 2027, we’re offering Informatics Middle School (IMS) graduates an exciting, hands-on internship in a dynamic, growth-driven environment

The internship emphasizes self-directed learning and practical, hands-on experience, requiring strong interest in the subject matter and personal initiative.

Digio offers its interns various opportunities for their academic and professional futures after completion.

Digio AG

Digio AG develops distributed and web-based applications for a diverse range of clients using cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.

From consulting and conception to design, development, testing, and deployment of custom solutions, Digio AG covers all essential disciplines in-house to meet complex client demands.

We also provide comprehensive services in Cyber Security, including analysis, consulting, implementation, and training.

For over six years, Digio AG has been committed to training and supporting young professionals, offering numerous IMS interns a solid and successful entry into the workforce.

Digio AG employees also serve as instructors at the Zurich ICT Training Association (ZLI) and as examiners at the Examination Commission 19 (Pk19), providing an excellent foundation for solid IMS intern training.

The organization ICT Vocational Training Switzerland has recognized Digio AG multiple times as a top ICT trainer, awarding it the ICT Education & Training Award at the ICT Award Night 2023. Additionally, Digio AG received the ICT Education Excellence Award at the Digital Economy Award Night 2023.

Your Internship

Drawing from years of experience, we’ve structured the one-year internship into five progressive phases, designed to provide hands-on, progressive training for IMS interns from the start through to the final project (IPA). The internship runs from August 1, 2027, to July 31, 2028 (+/- 2 weeks) and includes the following phases:

2027

August

Onboarding

First, you'll have time to settle into your new workplace and get to know your colleagues. In an onboarding meeting, we’ll define your internship goals to structure your learning path effectively.

September

Participation in Client Projects

From the start, you’ll be involved in real client projects across various disciplines (including client interactions) to gain practical experience.

2028

January

Independent (Internal) Project

Under active supervision, you’ll have the freedom to make decisions and shape the project, preparing you for your final project (IPA).

May

Individual Practical Assignment (IPA)

All Digio AG employees have completed and supervised IPAs. We’ll prepare you thoroughly for this key part of your internship.

June

Taking Responsibility in a Client Project

You’ll take full responsibility for a (sub-)project with a client. Your mentors will be there to support you with advice and guidance.

What we expect from you

To ensure you get the most out of your internship at Digio AG, you should meet the following requirements:

Logical and abstract thinking skills with quick comprehension
High sense of responsibility and reliability
Initiative, precision, and the ability to work independently
A natural flair for technology
Perseverance, even when tasks are challenging
A passion for learning beyond the basics
Good to excellent grades in computer science and mathematics, with strong abstract and analytical thinking
Interest and commitment beyond school (clubs, personal projects, etc.)

What we offer

At Digio AG, we strive to provide an exciting and educational work environment where you can grow and develop. We offer:

A modern technology stack (TypeScript, GoLang, PHP, MySQL/PostgreSQL/MongoDB, Docker/Kubernetes) with professional tools and development processes (Automated Testing, GitLab CI, DevOps, Git, Jira, Confluence)
A young and dynamic team with plenty of freedom and opportunities to contribute to projects
Innovative, challenging, and diverse projects
Long-term career prospects with development and training opportunities
Choice of hardware and software tools
A modern, centrally located office with flexible remote work options
A collegial atmosphere and open corporate culture with flat hierarchies
A comprehensive internship to kickstart your career
5 weeks of vacation and flexible working hours

Additional benefits

We have high expectations for our employees, which is why we offer generous benefits, including:

Free hosting services (shared, cloud, or PaaS hosting)
Free beverages (coffee, tea, etc.) and snacks
Regular events: Grill & Chill, Rooftop Parties, Escape Rooms, Mini-Golf Tournaments, TechTalks, Digio Coding Week, festive Christmas parties, and more
Financial contributions towards external training programs
100% continued salary in case of illness or accident
Above-average pension plans and social insurance benefits

Hall of Fame

Digio AG interns are among the best-trained professionals in the canton of Zurich after completing their education. This is reflected in their final projects (IPA):

2025 - Ben Brändle; IPA Grade: 6.0
2025 - Léonard Roch; IPA Grade: 5.5
2024 - Hermann Witte; IPA Grade: 5.9
2024 - Joel Jütte; IPA Grade: 5.6
2023 - Elia Schenker; IPA Grade: 6.0
2023 - Sebastian Storz; IPA Grade: 5.9
2021 - Tamino Walter; IPA Grade: 5.5
2020 - Florian Walter; IPA Grade: 6.0
2020 - Lorenzo Baldassarri; IPA Grade: 5.5

Your Future

After completing your internship at Digio AG, you’ll have gained extensive practical experience and technical knowledge. This foundation will enable you to work independently and productively, preparing you for advanced studies and career opportunities. Here’s what your future could look like after your internship at Digio AG:

August 2028

Permanent position at Digio AG, studies with part-time employment or military, civilian service or civil protection

Secure your career start!

Submit your application

Our application process for the 2026 internship positions is now closed. Thank you for your interest in our training program.

The application options for apprenticeship positions starting in August 2027 will be posted here in July 2026.