Summer Placement - Software Engineer 2025

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  Location

  (UK) and Telford

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  Job Reference

  21259

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  Functional Area/Experience

  IT / Fresh Graduate

Job Description & Qualifications

Intakes:  June 2025 for 8 weeks

Reward: £24,000 (pro-rata)

We are looking for technology passionate individuals to want to start their career in the IT industry. You will be joining The Engagement Management practice working for our largest UK public sector client, learning from our inspiring experts, and joining a large community of Graduates and Apprentices across the business to share experiences and connect with to support you. You will create, manage and continuously improve one or more programmes using agile and lean principles and methodologies, typically to deliver a specific product or transformation via a number of multi-disciplinary, highly skilled teams.  You will work with product managers and the delivery team to establish delivery priorities and plans, manage risks and dependencies, and remove blockers.  You will have good stakeholder management skills, enabling you to build good relationships and communicate effectively. You’ll learn to deliver complex projects, services and financial accounting.

This role is only available to be based in our office in Telford, West Midlands. As such you will need to be based within a commutable distance to the Telford office where you should expect to typically be in our Telford office 3 days a week. This specific role is not available to be based in any other UK office, but other opportunities on our website have more flexibility on locations.

As a Software Engineer at Capgemini, you will be an integral part of one of our Scrum teams. You'll work with a diverse group of senior and junior engineers who share your passion for Agile practices, high-quality software, and innovative problem-solving. Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with team members to design, develop, and deliver software solutions that meet our client's needs.
• Embracing Agile methodologies to enhance productivity, communication, and project success.
• Learning from experienced senior engineers and mentoring junior team members to foster a culture of knowledge sharing.
• Dedicated time to pursue technical certifications and professional growth opportunities to advance your career. 
• Exploring a wealth of exciting projects that will challenge your skills and broaden your horizons.

Skills & experience

• Enrolled in your 2nd year on a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of at least one programming language such Java, Python, JavaScript, C++ etc.
• Understanding of software development methodologies and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Internships or personal projects demonstrating software development skills are advantageous

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git).
• Experience with web development frameworks (e.g. Django, Angular, React, Spring, Spring Boot).
• Knowledge of database systems (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
• Understanding of software testing and quality assurance processes.
• Familiarity with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

Security clearance

These roles require BPSS and SC Security Clearance, you will be required to pass through SC Security Clearance if you are successful in this recruitment process, which is a condition of undertaking the role. 

To meet the clearance requirements, you will need to; 

• Have the right to live and work in the UK 
• Be resident in the UK for the past five years 
• Have spent no more than 3 consecutive months outside the UK in that period 

If you cannot meet these criteria, we are sorry, but we will not be able to consider you for this role. Please ensure you are aware of the requirements before submitting your application. 

For more information about Security Clearance you can check the requirements in advance online at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearancelevels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels

Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. But when you join Capgemini, you join a thriving company and become part of a diverse collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. A powerful source of energy that drives us all to find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible. It’s why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world’s leading businesses. And it’s how you’ll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge and always pushing yourself to do better, you’ll build the skills you want. And you’ll use them to help our clients leverage technology to grow their business and give innovation that human touch the world needs. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is. 

Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organisation of nearly 350,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. Get the Future You Want | www.capgemini.com