Architecture Governance Intern

Quartz•Madison, WI

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Quartz is seeking a n Architecture Governance Intern to join our team for Summer 2027. This internship offers a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Technologies, and IT Strategy while working alongside experienced architecture professionals. As an intern, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting initiatives that help ensure business applications, data, and technology solutions align with organizational standards and future business needs.

Requirements

Demonstrate interest in enterprise architecture as a possible career path
Graduate between May 2028 and December 2028
Ability to work 40 hours per week from June to August 2027
Must live within a 3-hour radius of M adison, WI and be willing to travel to headquarters from June to August
Attend the summer intern program kickoff and retreat ( June 1-4, 2027 ), and final intern presentation (Late July/Early August)
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without requiring work visa sponsorship from Quartz, now or in the future
Hardware and equipment will be provided by the company, but candidates must have access to high-speed, non-satellite Internet to successfully work from home.

Nice To Haves

Architecture
Enterprise Architecture
Solution Architecture
IT Auditing
Business Process Analysis
Technology APIs and System Integrations
Relational Databases
Data Integration and Data Lineage Concepts
Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS, etc.)
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Concepts
Epic Tools
Microsoft Azure
Azure DevOps
Power BI
Visio
SharePoint
Confluence
Microsoft Excel
Business Objects or similar reporting tools
Development Technologies
.NET
React
Angular
SQL
Python

Responsibilities

Assist in documenting and maintaining enterprise architecture inventories, application portfolios, and architecture repositories.
Help create and update architecture diagrams, process flows, and technology roadmaps.
Support architecture review processes and governance activities.
Research emerging technology trends, including cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and data management practices.
Assist in evaluating how technology solutions align with business needs and architectural standards.
Prepare dashboards, reports, presentations, and meeting materials for architecture governance reviews.
Capture meeting notes, action items, and follow-up activities.
Analyze information from multiple sources to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
Collaborate with business and technology teams on governance-related initiatives.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Networking and team-building opportunities
Week-long intern retreat in Madison, Wisconsin (June 1-4, 2027)
Personality and productivity workshops, including DiSC and Working Genius
Dedicated intern buddy and mentorship support
Mock interview and résumé development workshops
Job shadowing opportunities
Paid volunteer experience
Access to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
excellent benefit and compensation package
opportunity for career advancement
professional culture built on the foundations of Respect, Responsibility, Resourcefulness and Relationships