Software Developer Placement — Hands-on, Mentored Learning

Symphony; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Hands-on experience

Skill expansion

Networking

Product exposure

Job summary

Symphony is seeking a Software Developer Placement Student to join our university program from June 2027 to March 2028. You will work closely with our senior developers and gain exposure to various stages of the software development lifecycle.

You will collaborate with the development team to design, develop, test, and maintain software applications, write clean code, participate in reviews, and learn new technologies through mentorship and hands-on tasks.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of programming fundamentals and data structures.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, C++, etc.
• Familiarity with web development, databases, and version control is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn and adapt.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Prior projects or coursework showcasing coding skills is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the development team to design, develop, test, and maintain software applications.
• Write well-documented and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
• Assist in debugging, troubleshooting, and resolving software defects and issues.
• Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions and offer creative ideas for software solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and programming languages.
• Learn and work with relevant tools, frameworks, and development methodologies.

Skills

Programming fundamentals

Data structures

Python

Java

C++

Web development

Databases

Version control

Problem solving

Learning & adaptability

Communication

Teamwork

Projects/ coursework

Education

Pursuing a degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

GitHub

IDEs

Job description

Symphony is seeking a Software Developer Placement Student to join our university program from June 2027 to March 2028. You will work closely with our senior developers and gain exposure to various stages of the software development lifecycle.

You will collaborate with the development team to design, develop, test, and maintain software applications, write clean code, participate in reviews, and learn new technologies through mentorship and hands-on tasks.