Industrial Placement - Software Engineer 2025

Industrial Placement - Software Engineer 2025 (Telford)

Location: Telford

Intakes: September 2025

Reward: £24,000

YOUR ROLE

We are looking for technology passionate individuals 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. You will create, manage and continuously improve one or more programmes using agile and lean principles and methodologies. 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.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Enrolled in 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 as 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).

YOUR SECURITY CLEARANCE

To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.

To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements.

Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.

Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process.

WHAT DOES ‘GET THE FUTURE YOU WANT’ MEAN FOR YOU?

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organisations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

Impactful Experiences: You will be empowered to explore, innovate, and progress. You will benefit from Capgemini’s ‘learning for life’ mindset, meaning you will have countless training and development opportunities from thinktanks to hackathons, and access to 250,000 courses with numerous external certifications from AWS, Microsoft, Harvard ManageMentor, Cybersecurity qualifications and much more.

Shape Your Path: You will reimagine what’s possible: creating value for the world’s leading organisations through technology to build a sustainable, more inclusive future.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE

Join our diverse and vibrant organisation, with a culture that fosters a sense of belonging. Our inclusive environment and employee networks support you, we want you to have opportunities to build a career with meaningful work and strong connections. Experience the benefits of our strong commitment to autonomy and embrace flexible working practices.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

• Market unit induction week, involving learning sessions, kit setup and support and UK Mandatory Compliance Training.
• 8-week business challenge, developing a solution and presentation to a real business problem.
• Hands-on work in your designated contract area, providing insight into the role, area and industry.
• Soft skills programme covering: Communication, presentation skills, personal branding, technology competency, Capgemini leadership principles, stakeholder management, business writing, conflict management and persuasion/influence skills.
• Possibility to be awarded industry certifications.

WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER CAPGEMINI

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. 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.

ABOUT CAPGEMINI

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 every day 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.