Placement Student - Software Engineering

Vertiv
Londonderry, United Kingdom
16 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
£ 41K

Job location

Londonderry, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Testing (Software)
Software Applications
Communications Protocols
Software Debugging
Ethernet
Human-Computer Interaction
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Modbus
Profibus
Software Engineering
Software Systems
Information Technology
Process Control Systems
Software Version Control

Job description

  • Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of software applications used across engineering functions.
  • Learn to write clean, efficient, and well-documented code under the guidance of developers and lead engineers.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, QA, and IT to gather requirements and test solutions.
  • Assist with conducting software testing and debugging to ensure the reliability and performance of applications.
  • Contribute to the documentation of software designs, user guides, and technical procedures.
  • Assist in the deployment of applications to development, testing, and production environments.
  • Stay updated on emerging technologies and development practices relevant to the team's tech stack.
  • Learn to follow established development workflows, version control practices, and security protocols.

Requirements

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented student for a 3rd year Placement within our Software Development Department. This opportunity offers hands-on experience in a fast-paced, global engineering environment where innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning are core values. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced software engineers on real-world projects, contributing to the design, development, testing, and deployment of software solutions that support our engineering operations and digital transformation initiatives.

This placement is ideal for students pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline, who are eager to apply their knowledge in a professional setting and gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies and international best practices., * Basic understanding of PLC programming and industrial control systems.

  • Interest in / Familiarity with SCADA systems, HMI (Human-Machine Interface) design, and communication protocols such as Modbus, Ethernet/IP, or Profibus.
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting hardware and software issues.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

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