IT Engineer Placement

Cooper & Hall Limited; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Employee discounts

Career development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Wellbeing resources

Pension and life assurance

Global opportunities

Hybrid working

Watford campus facilities

Job summary

TJX Europe is offering an 11-month placement program in Watford. You will join a vibrant team across Platform Engineering, Data and Automation, Security, Pro Code software Development, or Product Configuration.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning, collaboration, and exposure to real business tech challenges. You will work with a supportive team, gain experience in software development, analytics, and enterprise systems, and enjoy a hybrid working model with access to campus facilities at our

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed Computer Science or STEM degree.
• Interest in how technology drives business and customer experience.
• Curiosity to improve processes and challenge status quo.
• Collaborative team player with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• You’ll gain real hands-on experience from day one.
• You’ll be matched with a team that fits your skills and contribute to live projects.
• You’ll explore software development, analytics, or core enterprise systems in a 11-month placement.

Skills

Placement Route Options: Platform Eng

Placement Route Options: Data & Autom

Placement Route Options: Security

Placement Route Options: Pro Code Dev

Placement Route Options: Product Conf

Interest in Tech & Business

Collaborative Mindset

Education

Computer Science or related STEM degree

Tools

Data visualization tools

Data warehousing

Job description

At TJX Europe, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritises your development. Whether you’re working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores—TK Maxx & Homesense, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX team—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer.

About the Program

Do you live and breathe digital innovation?

Now more than ever, the success of our business is underpinned by cutting-edge technology. As a placement student you’ll have an analyst mindset and be excited by the possibilities of exploring new digital directions. You’ll quickly discover a wealth of technical expertise and be matched with a team that best suits your skills. You may find yourself developing bespoke software to help buyers strike deals; or devising better analytics and data visualization tools in data warehousing; or configuring the core enterprise systems that run our business.

What You’ll Do

As part of our 11-month Placement program, the first few months provides an opportunity to get to know your team and understand how they work. You’ll be given real hands-on experience from the beginning.

What We’re Looking For:

• Engineer placement Route: (Platform Engineering / Data and Automation Solutions / Security and Engineering / Pro Code software Development / Product Configuration)

• Computer Science or a related STEM degree / Or related Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Maths degree

• A fascination for how technology drives business and enhances customer experience

• Curiosity for identifying better ways of doing things and challenging the status quo

• A truly collaborative mindset

What we offer

At TJX Europe, we believe in supporting our associates to thrive both professionally and personally. Here’s what you can expect:

• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays

• Exclusive employee discounts at TK Maxx and Homesense

• Career Development Opportunities

• A collaborative, inclusive culture where your voice is valued

• Access to wellbeing support and resources

• Pension and life assurance schemes

• Opportunities to grow your career across our global business

• Hybrid working model with flexibility

• A vibrant, campus-style head office in the heart of Watford—featuring a subsidised canteen, onsite gym, free parking, and just a short walk from Watford Junction Station

You must have the legal right to work in the country you are applying to.

As proud as we are of our past success, it’s our future that excites us most. We strive to provide opportunities for growth, recognition and a competitive salary and benefits package. Share our determination to think bolder and bigger and be part of our future. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and/or sexual orientation.