Technology Internship & Placement 2027

ORBIS Corporation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of learning

Job summary

Orbis invites ambitious early-career technologists to join its 12-month internship programme in our London Marylebone office. You'll work on real-world technology projects within active stakeholder collaboration.

Receive one-on-one mentorship, explore AI, and gain exposure to .NET, SQL, Python, AWS, Kubernetes, Angular, React and R while developing essential skills for a career in investment technology. We value curiosity and self-management, with opportunities to learn, grow and contribute to

Qualifications

• We value self-starters who are eager to learn new skills.
• Desirable: experience with languages such as C#, Java, Python.
• Familiarity with databases and Git.

Responsibilities

• Work on meaningful technology projects guided by stakeholders.
• Receive mentorship to develop core responsibilities.
• Be exposed to industry-standard practices and tooling.
• Contribute to projects using .NET, SQL, Python, AWS, Kubernetes, Angular, React, or R.

Skills

Self-starter

Curiosity

AI interest

C#, Java, Python

SQL

Git

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Penultimate or final year BSc/MSc in Computer Science/Computer Engineering

Tools

Git

AWS

Kubernetes

Angular

React

R

.NET

SQL

Python

Job description

At Orbis, we understand the challenge of acquiring professional experience when you are at the start of your career. Our programme sets out to be the catalyst in your professional development journey by embedding you within one of our technology teams where you’ll work on projects that have a real-world impact on our clients. As a global contrarian investment management firm that has seen first-hand the pivotal role technology plays in our continued success, we are committed to finding and investing in the next generation of high-potential individuals within this area.

Why Orbis?

• Culture. We are committed to our Core Values. We encourage intellectual curiosity and individualism.
• Autonomy. While guidance and support are provided, team members own their work and projects.
• Growth opportunities. We support our people in continuous learning and development.
• Agile environment. We are committed to providing a work environment that balances the needs of our clients; the needs of our teams; and the personal needs, commitments, and interests of our people.
• Philanthropy. Our people can contribute to society in a unique and personal way, through various philanthropy opportunities and programmes.

What does our programme look like?

Our internship programme runs for 12 months , and we are looking for candidates who can commit for the full year.

Throughout your time with us you will:

• Work on meaningful technology projects guided through interactions with stakeholders.
• Innovate. Explore new technologies and approaches, including how AI can revolutionise our workflows, and raise the bar for how we build.
• Receive one-on-one mentorship to perform your key responsibilities and support your experience.
• Be exposed to industry standard practices and tooling.
• Work on solutions written in.NET, SQL, Python, AWS, Kubernetes, Angular, React, R and more (*project dependent).
• Gain exposure to the world of investment management.

Your qualifications & experience

We care more about how you think than what you’ve done. We are looking for self‑starters who are excited to learn new skills and can adapt to a rapidly evolving technology landscape. Alongside core technical skills, we value curiosity, innovative thinking, and an active interest in AI and new technologies.

The following are desirable but not essential:

• Experience with a compiled or interpreted language (such as C#, Java, Python).
• An understanding of databases (CRUD SQL operations).
• An understanding of basic data structures and algorithms.
• Experience using versioning control (Git).

Typical attributes of people who excel in this programme include:

• Penultimate or final year students who are enrolled on a BSc or MSc (in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields) and on track for a 2:1 or above.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of curiosity, adaptability and problem‑solving skills.
• Proactive engagement and self‑management
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Those with leadership potential and the ability to inspire and influence others.

For this role, no previous knowledge of finance is required. We understand at this point in your career you might not have a lot of experience. We are therefore predominantly looking for potential in applicants that apply.

This is a full‑time position based at our London office in Marylebone.

We note that some institutions may require us to meet certain criteria when providing a placement or internship. Please make us aware of this at the earliest available opportunity.

Please note the application closing date of 25 th October 2026. We expect the recruitment process to conclude in December 2026.