HR Digital Transformation Intern

Project Overview

The intern will support the People & Culture team in the development and implementation of MTFA's Performance Management System (PMS). This includes reviewing an existing prototype developed using AI-assisted ("vibe coding") development, rebuilding the application for local deployment, and preparing the underlying competency and performance database required for system operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Application Review & Technical Assessment

• Review the existing performance management application and understand its architecture, workflows and functionalities.
• Analyse the source code, identify dependencies, and document the application's technical structure.
• Recommend improvements to enhance system stability, maintainability and scalability.

2. Application Redevelopment & Local Deployment

• Recreate and refactor the application code to enable deployment within MTFA's local or cloud-hosted environment.
• Replace or remove external platform dependencies where necessary.
• Configure the application for local hosting and testing.
• Resolve bugs, errors and compatibility issues identified during redevelopment.

3. Database Development & Configuration

• Design and populate the application's database with organisational data, including:
  • Competency library
  • Career pathways
  • Job roles and grading structure
  • Performance indicators and appraisal templates
  • User roles and permissions
• Ensure data integrity and consistency across the system.

4. System Testing & Quality Assurance

• Conduct functional and user acceptance testing.
• Identify defects and implement fixes.
• Verify that system features operate according to business requirements.
• Support performance optimisation where required.

5. Documentation

• Prepare technical documentation covering:
  • System architecture
  • Database structure
  • Installation and deployment procedures
  • User and administrator guides
• Document future enhancement recommendations.

6. Collaboration

• Work closely with the People & Culture team to understand performance management processes and translate business requirements into system functionality.
• Participate in project discussions, demonstrations and progress updates.
• Incorporate user feedback into system improvements.

Expected Deliverables

• Redeveloped Performance Management System suitable for local deployment.
• Configured application environment.
• Completed competency and performance management database.
• Technical documentation and deployment guide.
• Testing report and issue log.
• Recommendations for future enhancements.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of software development principles and modern web technologies.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted coding tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, ChatGPT, or similar).
• Experience with databases (SQL or NoSQL).
• Basic understanding of APIs and application deployment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to document technical work clearly.
• Interest in HR technology, digital transformation, or people systems.