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# Associate Software Engineer (Placement Year)

- **Company:** BINGHAMTOM UNIVERSITY
- **Location:** University, United States
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, TypeScript, Git, Kotlin, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Software Version Control, Programming Languages
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://app.joinhandshake.com/jobs/11624005

## About the Role

By the end of your placement year, you will have developed practical, hands-on experience in:

 * Production Engineering: Writing clean, documented, and well-tested code following industry standards.
 * Data & Cloud Technologies: Working with relational database modeling, query optimization, REST APIs, and cloud-hosted services.
 * Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Partnering with data scientists, platform teams, and product managers to translate complex scientific requirements into working software.
 * Problem-Solving & Debugging: Root cause analysis and deciding on effective fix strategies (patching vs. refactoring).
 * Professional & Agile Delivery: Best practices in Git version control, CI/CD automated testing, code review etiquette, and sprint planning., We are looking for curious, motivated students who are excited by the potential of software to solve meaningful, real-world healthcare challenges., * Currently working towards a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM discipline (typically taking a Year in Industry placement)., * Strong analytical thinking and debugging skills.
 * Clear written and verbal communication.
 * Eager to learn, proactive, and comfortable collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.

## Description

As a Placement Student, you will work alongside experienced Software Engineers, Platform Engineers, Product Managers, Designers, and Scientists. Under the guidance and supervision of senior team members, you will develop both your technical skills and domain understanding in health tech.

Throughout your placement, you will:

 * Build Real Software: Design, write, and maintain clean, testable application code and integrate with APIs and databases.
 * Learn Modern Tech Stack: Gain practical experience with modern programming languages (such as Python, Java, Kotlin, or TypeScript), RESTful APIs, SQL databases, and major cloud infrastructure.
 * Work in Agile Teams: Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, daily stand-ups, and agile delivery processes.
 * Solve Real Technical Challenges: Debug issues across complex codebases, automate routine tasks, and help improve application reliability and performance SLAs.
 * Security & Best Practice: Develop an understanding of high information security standards required when working with sensitive genomic data., We invest heavily in our placement students to set you up for a successful career after university. We provide:
 * Dedicated Mentorship: Guidance and supervision from senior engineers and a buddy to help you settle in from day one.
 * Structured Induction & Onboarding: Clear sprint goals and expectations tailored to help you build confidence early.
 * Real Ownership: Meaningful tasks and feature work with genuine impact on our platform.
 * Continuous L&D: Access to training materials, learning opportunities, and regular performance feedback to expand your capabilities.
 * A Supportive Environment: A collaborative, inclusive, and hybrid culture., * Proficiency or foundational knowledge in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Kotlin, TypeScript).
 * Familiarity with core computing concepts: RESTful APIs, HTTP, or relational databases (SQL).
 * Basic exposure to version control (Git) and an interest in automated testing and agile ways of working.