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Contract: 12 months Fixed-term

Location: Hybrid (Head office: Quorum Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne)

This is a hybrid working role, you’ll need to be able to work from our Head Office once a quarter

Hours per week: 37

Salary: £18,000 - £19,586 depending on experience

About the role

We’re excited to be looking for a Software Developer Intern to join our Software Delivery team.

NCFE is a dynamic and innovative learning organisation dedicated to creating cutting-edge solutions that solve real-world problems. We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Developer Intern to join our team and gain hands-on experience working on exciting projects in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

As a Software Developer Intern at NCFE, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside our experienced software development team and contribute to the creation of software solutions that make a difference. This internship is designed to provide you with valuable real-world experience, mentorship, and the chance to apply your knowledge in a professional setting.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Collaborate with the development team to write, test and maintain code for software applications, features, and enhancements.
• Assist in troubleshooting and debugging software issues, proposing solutions, and implementing fixes.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to enhance your skills and contribute innovative ideas to the team.
• Work closely with cross functional teams, including product managers, designers and quality assurance, to deliver high quality software solutions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including code comments and project-related documentation.
• Participate in code reviews to provide and receive constructive feedback on code quality and best practices.

We’d love to hear from you if you offer the following:

• Enrolled in a relevant degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field.
• Strong understanding of programming languages e.g., Java, Python, C++, JavaScript and software development principles.
• Familiarity with software development tools, such as integrated development environments (IDEs), version control systems, and debugging tools.
• Prior internship experience or personal code projects is a plus.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and tools.

In this role you'll get:

• Hands on experience in a professional software development environment.
• Mentorship from experienced Software Developers
• Exposure to real-world projects and challenges.
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful software solutions.
• Competitive compensation and potential for future career opportunities.

Feeling inspired? Read the full Job Description

What will we offer you in return?

You’ll have access to a fantastic range of benefits which support your personal development and wellbeing, including:

• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• An additional 3 days off during the Christmas closure
• £200 personal development allowance annually
• £400 towards any NCFE accredited qualifications annually
• Two hours a month to spend on personal development
• Free learning resources on our in-house 'Learning to Grow' platform
• A flexible and hybrid approach to working
• Westfield Health Cash Plan worth up to the value of £635
• Employee Assistance Programme - including a 24/7 confidential help line and counselling sessions
• Doctor Line - same day appointments
• Company Pension, employer’s contribution up to 9% when you contribute 3%
• Life Assurance (4 x basic salary)

Shape real change with an NCFE career

Imagine a career where your contributions affect not only what people learn, but the way that learning is developed and delivered.

With over 170 years of education experience our core purpose remains at the heart of the organisation – to promote and advance learning to create a fairer, more inclusive society, making sure no learner is left behind.

Want to know more? Take a look at our website https://www.ncfe.org.uk/

How to apply

Before applying, please note that we require all candidates to be able to demonstrate proof of Right to Work in the UK.

Ready to join us and shape real change? Apply with your CV if you have the commitment to excel in this position.

Closing Date: Friday 15 September 2023

Interview Date: TBC

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) statement

We're committed to building rich diversity into our workforce at all levels, to ensure that we understand and are representative of the communities and customers we serve.

We do not discriminate against anyone due to their gender, sexuality, race, age, religion, beliefs, identity, social background, visible or hidden disability, or neurodiversity. Instead, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, vibrant and high-performance culture which embraces everyone, celebrates uniqueness, and enables everyone's voice to be heard.