The Astea Fellowship

Launch your career

About the Fellowship

Astea offers an intensive four-month paid Fellowship (formerly our internship program) for Software Engineer, DevOps Engineer, and QA Engineer positions. Every Fellowship Associate signs a contract for the duration of the program. More than 70% of Fellowship Associates have received an offer for full-time employment at Astea on completion.

The next edition starts in July and includes the Software Engineer position.

How it works

The program is team-oriented and structured around three components:

  • Lectures

    Hands-on introductions to the languages, tools, and technologies we use.

  • Individual exercises

    Exercises after each lecture, to reinforce new skills.

  • Group project

    A group project that mirrors a real working environment with multiple roles.

How and when

Associate Software Engineer

  • Application with CV 15 June – 28 June (Closed)
  • Tasks and interview with selected candidates 18 June – 7 July
  • Start of program 20 July

What we offer

  • Flexible workdays and scheduling
  • Dedicated training tailored to each position
  • Experienced mentors to guide and answer questions
  • All equipment provided
  • A path to full-time employment at the end of the program

Timeline

Fellowship program timeline: application and selection, between 9 and 11 weeks of training, 9 weeks of project work, and a permanent employment offer to selected Fellowship Associates.

Why choose our Fellowship

We bring years of experience in:

  • Healthcare and telemedicine
  • Fintech and risk assessment
  • Educational software and interactive simulations
  • E-commerce and social platforms

We also work deep in AI, data science, machine learning, and predictive analytics. Our team has honed these practices since 2002 and delivered them as Astea since 2006.

Technologies we use

  • Node.js
  • .NET
  • Ruby on Rails
  • Django
  • React
  • Angular
  • React Native
  • iOS
  • Android
  • Kubernetes
  • Docker
  • Terraform
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • Playwright
  • Selenium

Fellowship voices

"The coolest part was the project — you meet fun new people and you learn to work as part of a team on a real-life project."

Ayshe Dzhindzhi Software Engineer Senior Level 1

"The flexible schedule of the fellowship allowed me to easily balance work and university. I met amazing people who became both colleagues and friends to me, making my experience here truly memorable."

Georgi Sabev Software Engineer Senior Level 2

"I'll remember the fellowship for its amazing atmosphere and friendly mentors. There I learned that you can be focused and productive but also have fun and relax at the same time."

Petar-Gabriel Matev Software Engineer Level 3

"The fellowship program was where I learned how to put my knowledge into practice. Working with real professionals on a real project was the best way to start my career."

Yordan Ivanov Senior QA Engineer

Life at Astea

  • A friendly, informal atmosphere built on trust, respect, and accountability
  • Active interest clubs: reading, chess, pets, cooking, sports, hiking, and more
  • Regular social events: movie and board game nights, kart racing, escape rooms, team-building trips

Want freedom?

  • A healthy work-life balance: flexible hours, with team synchronization as the only constraint
  • A hybrid model: in-office collaboration plus the option to work remotely when it makes sense