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Software Engineering

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Discover a software engineering career with Skyscanner!

Welcome to Skyscanner’s Software Engineering virtual job simulation. We’re thrilled to have you here with us!

So what is a virtual job simulation? It is a unique opportunity for you to take on practical tasks similar to what our own Skyscanner engineers would work on and get a true feel of what it’s like to work here as a front-end, back-end, mobile, and product engineer. 

In this programme, you’ll develop key technical skills across different software engineering roles. This will give you the chance to see how our top engineers would have approached this task so that you can learn from them. You’ll also get a certificate upon completion that you can include on your CV and reference in an interview when you apply.

We can’t wait for you to showcase your skills during this programme and learn more about a potential career at Skyscanner! We’re a group of talented, passionate individuals located across eight worldwide offices. Unafraid of innovation, we’re committed to making things better for everyone by leading the global transformation to modern and sustainable travel.

This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 6-7 hours to complete.

Skills Learned:

  • Create a Backpack React web app
    Use Skyscanner’s Backpack React library to build a basic web app.

    • JavaScript Programming
    • React Development
    • Backpack
  • Create a microservice
    Create a Dropwizard microservice to assist users in finding car rentals and hotels

    • Java Programming
    • Java Frameworks
    • Microservices Architecture
  • Create a mobile flight itinerary
    Develop an Android application to display a user’s flight itinerary using Backpack

    • Android Development
    • Kotlin Programming
    • Backpack
  • Build a user-friendly platform
    Create designs that enable ease of use for the developer team

    • UI/UX Tools
    • Project Management Tools
    • Collaboration
  • Finish Line

Experience Information

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Contact & Location

Phone
(509) 335-6000
Email
ascc@wsu.edu
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http://ascc.wsu.edu
Address

Lighty Student Services Rooms 160 - 190
1815 NE Wilson Rd
Pullman, WA

ASCC Hours

M Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
T Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
W Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
TH Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
F Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Meet the Team

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Assistant Director
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Harrison Hughes
Assistant Director, Career Coach & Academic Advisor
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Patty Hurin
Apprenticeship Coordinator
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Ruth Ryan
Senior Academic Advisor
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Gianna Starble
Tutor Coordinator and Academic Advisor
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Lindsey Teele
Career Coach
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Hildegarde Velasco-Faga'autau
Internship Coordinator
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Omar Urbano-Rendon
Employer Relations Coordinator
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Nicole Billings
Student Employment Coordinator
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Madison Fleek
Reinstatement Coordinator
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Israel Gutierrez
Program Assistant
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Crystal Orr
Administrative Assistant 3
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Bryan Herron
Information Systems Manager
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Lexi Downey
Graduate Assistant
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