Summer Intern: Software Engineering

Javelin Group; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 20.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Javelin Global Commodities offers a 6-week internship at its London headquarters, providing hands-on exposure to a leading commodity business. You will work closely with a mentor and take ownership of a project aligned with our strategic objectives.

Induction weeks introduce each department through small group sessions and team-building activities. The hands-on project culminates in a presentation to senior management, ideal for CS/STEM students seeking real industry experience.

Formación

• Currently enrolled in a STEM degree, preferably Computer Science.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Interest in a career within the commodities industry.
• Able to collaborate with a global team.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Creative problem-solving mindset.

Responsabilidades

• 6-week internship programme at the London headquarters.
• Induction weeks with group sessions across departments and mentorship.
• Own a project aligned with Javelin's strategic objectives.
• Present project outcomes to senior management at the end.

Conocimientos

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Self-motivated

Creativity

Organisational skills

Educación

STEM degree (prefer CS)

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

About Javelin

Javelin Global Commodities is a leading global commodities marketing, trading, logistics services and investment firm with head offices in London and wider global offices in New York, Dallas, San Diego, St Louis, Canada, Switzerland, Poland, Dubai, India, Singapore, China and Australia. Javelin was founded in 2015 and now operates across six continents with respect to more than 20 different commodities across thermal coal, metallurgical coal, iron ore, steel scrap, metals, hydrocarbons, freight, agriculture, and renewables.

Established in 2015, Javelin employs over 200 people and is a unique place to grow your career. We take pride in our values, global reach, meritocratic culture and strong work ethic. Our success over the years has been built on our guiding principles of customer service, creativity, transparency, integrity, and responsibility.

Whilst our footprint grows, we still foster a small-company atmosphere. We have a flat company structure and encourage collaboration across all seniority levels, teams and locations to generate the best ideas. Javelin has a dedicated strategy to support local and meaningful charities through volunteer days, donation matching, a "give as you earn" scheme and other fundraising activities. We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and organise various social evenings, sports clubs and lunchtime activities. Our London office has on-site gym facilities and a golf/sports simulator. Discover more at http://www.javelincommodities.com/.

What to expect during your internship:

Javelin's Internship offers a 6-week programme where our interns get to experience what it is like to work at one of the world's leading commodity businesses.

Induction weeks

In your first 2 weeks you will be fully inducted into to the business. You will have small group sessions covering each department to give you full oversight of how the business runs, alongside team building sessions with your fellow interns to build camaraderie. You will be partnered with a mentor for the entirety of your time at Javelin. This will be an industry expert who will guide you and fast track your learning experience so you can maximise your time in the firm.

Project

Over the following four weeks, you will take ownership of a project that directly supports the wider business and aligns with Javelin's strategic objectives. Working closely with your mentor, you will apply the knowledge and insights gained throughout the programme to develop your solution, build your recommendations, and deliver tangible outcomes. This hands-on experience will give you the opportunity to tackle real business challenges, collaborate with experienced professionals, and gain a genuine understanding of the commodity trading industry. At the end of the internship, you will present your project and key learnings to the wider business, including members of the senior management team, including the CEO, showcasing the impact of your work and the value it can bring to Javelin.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Currently enrolled in a degree in a STEM field, preferably Computer Science
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• A strong interest in a career within the commodities industry
• Self-motivated and able collaborate effectively with a global team
• Time management and organisational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritise work
• Excellent communication skills (listening, rapport building, negotiation)
• A creative mindset with a flair for problem solving

Application Deadline:

The deadline is 14 November 2026, but interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and the role may close early.

Interview Process:

The interview process will comprise of 3 stages:

• Interview with HR - This will be comprised of cultural questions to determine if you hold the Javelin value
• Technical Interviews - You will then meet with Javelin software developers to assess your technical ability