Software Development Placement Programme 2027

Higherin; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Computacenter is offering a 13-month industrial placement in Hatfield for an undergraduate in their 2nd year studying Computer Science. Join the Solution Center team as a Software Developer and Programmer to showcase our offerings and drive innovation in the business.

You will work on live prototyping, proofs of concept, and demonstrations, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment while exploring Azure, NodeJS, Python, and cloud technologies. Travel across Europe may be possible.

Qualifications

• Be studying at undergraduate level in your 2nd year of university for a Computer Science focussed degree.
• Willing to work with a range of development platforms, including Microsoft Azure, Power products, backend development (NodeJS), Python, web development, and cloud technologies (Azure/AWS/Terraform).
• Have the ability and drive to pick up new languages or techniques as needed.
• Display confidence in bringing own ideas into any task and being a self-starter.
• Show a strong work ethic in a dynamic customer-facing environment.
• Work autonomously and independently where required.

Responsibilities

• Create showcases to bring to life our global strategic investments.
• Assist in ideation sessions with live prototyping.
• Be responsible for creating demonstrations and Proof of Concepts.
• Provide innovation consultancy across the business and for our customers.
• Have hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment which will provide an opportunity to learn and work on innovative solutions for our customers.
• Research and suggest new innovative technologies and methods to solve our project requirements.

Skills

Self-starter

Strong work ethic

Autonomous

Willingness to learn

Education

Undergraduate 2nd year in Computer Science

Tools

Azure

Power BI

NodeJS

Python

Terraform

Job description

Life on the team

Are you currently an undergraduate in your 2nd year at university? Would you like to join an Industrial Placement Programme designed to fast-track you into your dream role within Software Development? Are you ambitious, with a desire to succeed and would like to be part of an innovative global IT company that puts its people at the heart of what they do?

If you do…we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We have an exciting opportunity for an undergraduate to join our dynamic Solution Center team as a Software Developer and Programmer. The Solution Center team is responsible for showcasing our offerings and driving innovation in the business.

The market has become more software-driven and therefore we are offering this opportunity to talented undergraduates with a passion for coding who can bring our solutions to life. This is a 13 month Placement opportunity based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire with a potential for Europe-wide travel.

What you’ll do

As part of the 13-month industrial placement programme as a software developer, you will have the opportunity to:

• Create showcases to bring to life our global strategic investments.
• Assist in ideation sessions with live prototyping.
• Be responsible for creating demonstrations and Proof of Concepts.
• Provide innovation consultancy across the business and for our customers.
• Have hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment which will provide an opportunity to learn and work on innovative solutions for our customers.
• Research and suggest new innovative technologies and methods to solve our project requirements.

What you’ll need

As well as a strong interest in IT and software you need to:

• Be studying at undergraduate level in your 2nd year of university for a Computer Science focussed degree.
• Demonstrate a willingness to work with any development platform, including Microsoft suite (eg Azure, Power products), backend development (e.g. NodeJS), automation/scripting (eg Python), web development, and Cloud technologies (Azure/AWS/Terraform).
• Have the ability and drive to pick up new languages or techniques as needed.
• Display confidence in bringing own ideas into any task and being a self-starter.
• Show a strong work ethic in a dynamic customer-facing environment.
• Work autonomously and independently where required.

Why you should choose us

• Open communication: Despite our size, we’re an open organisation that doesn’t hide behind hierarchy. We communicate regularly, openly and directly. For us, it’s about being straightforward, delivering and doing the right thing. Essentially, we’re people dealing with people.
• Access all areas: Join us and you’ll follow a structured programme that gives you access to all parts of Computacenter including our senior leaders.
• Our customers: You’ll have the opportunity to work with our high-profile customers giving you first-hand exposure to what we do and the opportunity to help shape our solutions.
• Showing appreciation & having fun: Great performance is recognised, so too is the willingness to help others. Our Bravo! awards and Long Service Awards Scheme are just a taste of how we say thank you for a job well done. And when it comes to recognising success, we love to celebrate. Our company and team events are legendary!
• Global environment: Become part of our team and from day one you’ll become part of a global community, as you’ll work with like-minded team members from around the world who share your ambition.
• Health & wellbeing: Our people are our greatest asset and we’re passionate about supporting you in feeling good and staying healthy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions, Mental Health First Aiders, Access to Work scheme, and more.
• Supportive environment: Share your skills with us and we will do the same! Not only will have great mentors to support you, but you’ll also get to work alongside some of the brightest people in the business.
• Inclusive workplace: People work best when they bring their whole selves to work, that’s why we see and value you as the amazing individual you truly are. We take a genuine interest you that extends beyond skills, knowledge, and experience. Our Employee Impact Groups champion best practice, celebrate diversity and promote inclusion within our industry.
• Pension and financial security: Thinking ahead, planning for life’s uncertainties, or simply saving for a rainy day? We offer auto-enrolment onto our pension scheme, a Sharesave/SAYE scheme and more besides.
• Flexible benefits: Do you fancy a new bicycle? Want to work-out at the gym? Or do you prefer to get-away from it all? With our voluntary flexible benefits platform, ‘My Benefits’, you can. Achieve savings with our Cycle2Work, GymFlex, Travel Insurance benefits and loads more.