IT Placement Engineer

TJX EUROPE; Watford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Watford is looking for placement students to join their 11-month program. You will gain hands-on experience in technology solutions that drive business and enhance customer experience, along with a collaborative culture. This role offers generous benefits including holidays, employee discounts, and ongoing personal development opportunities. A hybrid working model is available.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Employee discounts

Learning and development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Pension and life assurance

Flexible working model

Onsite gym

Subsidised canteen

Qualifications

• Experience in Platform Engineering, Data Automation, Security, or Pro Code software development preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to challenge the status quo and improve processes.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hands-on experiences, including solving live issues and developing features.
• Work collaboratively within your team to enhance technology's role in business.
• Engage in various technology domains through the placement program.

Skills

Collaboration

Curiosity

Technology understanding

Education

Computer Science or related STEM degree

Job description

What You'll Do

As part of an 11‑month Placement program the first few months provide the opportunity to get to know your team and understand how they work. You will be given real hands‑on experience from the beginning – solving live issues, building automated tests or developing new features. You will discover loads of new technology, but you will also learn IT’s important business role.

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

• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Exclusive employee discounts at TK Maxx and Homesense
• Ongoing learning and 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

Application Process

Online application > Psychometric Online Tests > Online Video Interview > Assessment Centre or In‑Person Interview

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

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.

Address

73 Clarendon Road

Location

EUR Home Office Watford GB