TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Gain hands-on experience as a Software Engineer on real-world projects.
- The placement runs from June to August 2027.
- Requires students on a science-based degree (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering) with programming experience.
- Hybrid working based in Basildon.
About the Role
This is a summer placement opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience working on real-world projects.
What You Will Do
As a Software Engineer Placement, you will:
- Work alongside developers and experts in a challenging and rewarding environment.
- Gain experience and apply your knowledge of software engineering as part of a multi-disciplinary Integrated Project Team.
- Develop practical skills in design techniques for products.
- Grow your understanding of the business and the software engineering lifecycle.
- Be exposed to tools, technologies, and processes within the software development lifecycle, potentially including applied research, requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, and testing.
Programme Details
- Duration: The programme runs from June to August 2027.
- Location: Hybrid working, with at least three days each week on site in Basildon.
- Support: You will receive coaching and support from a dedicated team.
Skills, Qualifications & Knowledge Required
- Currently studying a science-based degree such as Software Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or Electronic Engineering (BSc (Hon) / BEng (Hon) / MEng.).
- An appropriate gap in studies is expected.
- Enthusiastic and passionate about designing software and writing code, with experience from education or personal interests.
- Some experience of computer programming.
- Experience of an object-oriented programming language (e.g., Java, C++, C#, JavaScript) is beneficial.
- Knowledge of UML is an advantage but not essential.
- Applications are also welcomed from candidates who have completed a first degree and are looking to gain industrial experience prior to commencing a relevant higher degree (e.g., PhD, MSc).
Security Clearance
- Successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record declaration information, and employment/education history verification for the previous five years, in line with UK Government Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) requirements.
- For more sensitive roles, additional National Security Vetting (NSV) may be required. Generally, applicants need to have continuously resided in the UK for the previous five years for SC level vetting, or ten years for DV clearance. Overseas time may be accepted in some circumstances.
Benefits
- Pro-rata annual leave (25 days plus bank holidays).
- Award-winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution).
- Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led inclusion networks.
- Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.