Digital Transformation and Technology Fall 2025 Co-Op
Job Description
Overview
Chick-fil-A is seeking undergraduate students majoring in a technical field to join our Spring and Fall 2025 Digital Transformation & Technology (DTT) Co-Op Program
The DTT Co-Op Program offers participants a unique environment to learn Chick-fil-A's business, culture, and technology in a safe and supportive environment at our Atlanta based Corporate Support Center. The program is committed to developing participants personally and professionally through hands-on experience, workshops, mentorship, and project work. In this program, participants have the opportunity to explore both technical (Software Engineer/SWE) and functional (Business Analyst/BA) tracks, enabling cross-functional skill development.
This program gives our Co-Ops the opportunity to leverage their programming and project management skills in a real-life working environment. They get to experience first-hand Chick-fil-A's corporate culture and participate in a range of DTT projects. In addition to project work, our Co-Ops meet with key leaders across each function to better understand all aspects of the business. They will also be presented with leadership opportunities while gaining key skills and perspective necessary for a successful career in DTT at Chick-fil-A, Inc. or in any IT organization.
About the DTT Co-Op Program:
- The DTT Co-Op Program is a paid, full-time opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate degree in a technical field (Co-Ops are encouraged to not take coursework while working).
- Our Co-Ops commit to working 3 semesters for Chick-fil-A on a non-sequential, every-other-semester, basis.
- The 1st semester is the Foundations semester for Co-Ops where you will gain hands-on learning and project experience.
- The 2nd and 3rd semesters are apprenticeship semesters where Co-Ops are embedded into a team alongside a coach.
- Co-Ops will rotate college coursework between each semester they serve with Chick-fil-A, Inc. Co-Ops will also have the opportunity to rotate work within different DTT groups at Chick-fil-A's corporate headquarters.
- Our DTT Co-Op Program follows our Flexible Futures hybrid working model. The expectation is that you will be within a commutable distance to the Atlanta Corporate Support Center.
- The DTT Co-Op is a separate program from Chick-fil-A's traditional, summer internship program.
What will I do as a Chick-fil-A DTT Co-Op?
- Learn about a variety Chick-fil-A systems and technologies
- Contribute to current DTT projects or initiatives with guidance from an Early Talent Coach
- Influence new and innovative ways to solve current business and technical challenges
- Understand Chick-fil-A systems, technologies, and best practices
- Grow technical skills in a variety of domains
- Investigate new technologies and services
- Design, develop, and deploy software solutions for Chick-fil-A Restaurants, Corporate Staff, and/or Customers
- Present solutions to key stakeholders
- Deepen knowledge of Chick-fil-A history and culture through programmatic experiences
- Hear from key members of the DTT department to better understand DTT roles and key functions
What will I be responsible for when on a project?
- Deliver project outcomes with support from an Early Talent Coach
- Contribute working software to an agile team
- Leverage resources and skills to contribute meaningfully to a project
- Drive results to meet project timelines
- Tell the story of the potential impact of a project
- Receive guidance on DTT projects or initiatives from an Early Talent coach
- Learn from key members of the DTT department to better understand technology roles and key functions
- Grow in professionalism, executive presence, personal branding, design thinking, and team collaboration
What are some examples of past projects that Co-Ops have worked on?
- Invoice Routing Automation in the cloud
- Full-stack web app to search and filter APIs
- Develop features for IoT devices in the restaurant
- Strategize and execute plan to increase excellent customer experience
- Support digital workplace transformation for Corporate Staff
Responsibilities
- Utilize cloud-based software products using modern code technologies and practices in an agile, team-based environment
- Develop proficiency in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, and Go
- Create technology plans and solutions to enable a digital workplace for corporate staff and restaurants
- Build relationships across technical and functional peers and Chick-fil-A Technology leadership
- Solve business critical problems by serving on a team with peers to build innovative solutions
- Devote time to prototyping and experimenting with technology to improve the lives of Staff, Customers, Operators and Team Members
- Learn from a dedicated coach for the duration of the semester that will develop you personally and professionally
Minimum Qualifications
- Pursuing an Undergraduate Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, CIS, MIS, Industrial Engineering, HCI, Software Engineering, Computational Media, or other related technical major
- Commit to working 3 semesters for Chick-fil-A on a non-sequential, every-other-semester, located in our Atlanta, GA Corporate Support Center
- At least 3 semesters of college coursework remaining before graduation (as of Spring 2025)
- 3.0 overall GPA
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills
- Interest in long-term career trajectory in a technical field
- Demonstrated creative problem solving, leadership, and strong communication skills through class projects, jobs, clubs, and/or internships
Required Level of Education
N/APreferred Level of Education
N/AMajor/Concentration
Computer Science, Computer Engineering, CIS, MIS, Industrial Engineering, HCI, Software Engineering, Computational Media, or other related technical majorMinimum GPA (4.0 Scale)
3.0Overview
Chick-fil-A is seeking undergraduate students majoring in a technical field to join our Spring and Fall 2025 Digital Transformation & Technology (DTT) Co-Op Program
The DTT Co-Op Program offers participants a unique environment to learn Chick-fil-A's business, culture, and technology in a safe and supportive environment at our Atlanta based Corporate Support Center. The program is committed to developing participants personally and professionally through hands-on experience, workshops, mentorship, and project work. In this program, participants have the opportunity to explore both technical (Software Engineer/SWE) and functional (Business Analyst/BA) tracks, enabling cross-functional skill development.
This program gives our Co-Ops the opportunity to leverage their programming and project management skills in a real-life working environment. They get to experience first-hand Chick-fil-A's corporate culture and participate in a range of DTT projects. In addition to project work, our Co-Ops meet with key leaders across each function to better understand all aspects of the business. They will also be presented with leadership opportunities while gaining key skills and perspective necessary for a successful career in DTT at Chick-fil-A, Inc. or in any IT organization.
About the DTT Co-Op Program:
- The DTT Co-Op Program is a paid, full-time opportunity for students pursuing an undergraduate degree in a technical field (Co-Ops are encouraged to not take coursework while working).
- Our Co-Ops commit to working 3 semesters for Chick-fil-A on a non-sequential, every-other-semester, basis.
- The 1st semester is the Foundations semester for Co-Ops where you will gain hands-on learning and project experience.
- The 2nd and 3rd semesters are apprenticeship semesters where Co-Ops are embedded into a team alongside a coach.
- Co-Ops will rotate college coursework between each semester they serve with Chick-fil-A, Inc. Co-Ops will also have the opportunity to rotate work within different DTT groups at Chick-fil-A's corporate headquarters.
- Our DTT Co-Op Program follows our Flexible Futures hybrid working model. The expectation is that you will be within a commutable distance to the Atlanta Corporate Support Center.
- The DTT Co-Op is a separate program from Chick-fil-A's traditional, summer internship program.
What will I do as a Chick-fil-A DTT Co-Op?
- Learn about a variety Chick-fil-A systems and technologies
- Contribute to current DTT projects or initiatives with guidance from an Early Talent Coach
- Influence new and innovative ways to solve current business and technical challenges
- Understand Chick-fil-A systems, technologies, and best practices
- Grow technical skills in a variety of domains
- Investigate new technologies and services
- Design, develop, and deploy software solutions for Chick-fil-A Restaurants, Corporate Staff, and/or Customers
- Present solutions to key stakeholders
- Deepen knowledge of Chick-fil-A history and culture through programmatic experiences
- Hear from key members of the DTT department to better understand DTT roles and key functions
What will I be responsible for when on a project?
- Deliver project outcomes with support from an Early Talent Coach
- Contribute working software to an agile team
- Leverage resources and skills to contribute meaningfully to a project
- Drive results to meet project timelines
- Tell the story of the potential impact of a project
- Receive guidance on DTT projects or initiatives from an Early Talent coach
- Learn from key members of the DTT department to better understand technology roles and key functions
- Grow in professionalism, executive presence, personal branding, design thinking, and team collaboration
What are some examples of past projects that Co-Ops have worked on?
- Invoice Routing Automation in the cloud
- Full-stack web app to search and filter APIs
- Develop features for IoT devices in the restaurant
- Strategize and execute plan to increase excellent customer experience
- Support digital workplace transformation for Corporate Staff
Responsibilities
- Utilize cloud-based software products using modern code technologies and practices in an agile, team-based environment
- Develop proficiency in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, and Go
- Create technology plans and solutions to enable a digital workplace for corporate staff and restaurants
- Build relationships across technical and functional peers and Chick-fil-A Technology leadership
- Solve business critical problems by serving on a team with peers to build innovative solutions
- Devote time to prototyping and experimenting with technology to improve the lives of Staff, Customers, Operators and Team Members
- Learn from a dedicated coach for the duration of the semester that will develop you personally and professionally
Minimum Qualifications
- Pursuing an Undergraduate Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, CIS, MIS, Industrial Engineering, HCI, Software Engineering, Computational Media, or other related technical major
- Commit to working 3 semesters for Chick-fil-A on a non-sequential, every-other-semester, located in our Atlanta, GA Corporate Support Center
- At least 3 semesters of college coursework remaining before graduation (as of Spring 2025)
- 3.0 overall GPA
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills
- Interest in long-term career trajectory in a technical field
- Demonstrated creative problem solving, leadership, and strong communication skills through class projects, jobs, clubs, and/or internships
Required Level of Education
N/APreferred Level of Education
N/AMajor/Concentration
Computer Science, Computer Engineering, CIS, MIS, Industrial Engineering, HCI, Software Engineering, Computational Media, or other related technical majorMinimum GPA (4.0 Scale)
3.0
About Chick-fil-A, Inc
Who We Are
At Chick-fil-A, Inc., we believe work should be a place where you can bring all of who you are to the task at hand. It’s a place where people come before the bottom line. A place where you can build a career that’s more than a job, and where you can connect the dots between what you do and why it matters. We strive to build that kind of workplace. What we do may surprise you. We tackle complex challenges every day—from restaurant design, to food innovation, to infusing personalized service into digital spaces. Chick-fil-A is a place where you can grow into the fullness of who you were meant to be, in all of who you are. We care for our people and give them the tools to take on meaningful work for the greater good.
Who We're Looking For
We’re looking for tenacious thinkers with big hearts. We want people who bring diverse perspectives and a natural curiosity to the challenges in front of them. Our Flexible Future model offers a healthy mix of working in person and remotely, strengthening key elements of the Chick-fil-A culture by fostering collaboration and community. Whether you’re an experienced professional, or you’re looking for that first job, we offer positions and growth opportunities to help you get where you want to go.
Our commitment to “Better at Together”
At our corporate offices, which we call Chick-fil-A Support Centers, we are dedicated to providing staff opportunities for connection, opportunity, and balance. We believe our organization is a place where everyone can thrive and belong, and this is reflected in both our policies and our practices. Through our corporate diversity recruitment initiatives, Chick-fil-A, Inc. partners with colleges and universities in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada to source talent for a range of opportunities including internships, co-ops, fellowships, and various development programs. We also collaborate with professional organizations to enhance career possibilities within Chick-fil-A and maintain a healthy pipeline of diverse talent.
The Future of Tech & Analytics at Chick-fil-A, Inc.
At Chick-fil-A, Inc., our rapid pace of growth is being fueled by vital roles in tech and data analytics.
Whether it’s supply chain management, financial or restaurant services, one of our core values is pursuing what’s next. We find energy in adapting and re-inventing.
For skilled candidates who feel drawn to service, innovation, growth and collaboration, Chick-fil-A offers inspiring challenges in a supportive atmosphere where employees build cutting-edge solutions and create meaningful impact. We are driven by the same ethos of service and care that has made our restaurants so well-loved — and we create change in the world through our service to our restaurants, their customers and their communities.
