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Student Placement Software Engineer

Student Placement Software Engineer

Posted 2 weeks ago by LexisNexis Risk Solutions on Linkedin

Job Description: The Student Placement Software Engineer role at LexisNexis Risk Solutions is an entry-level position focused on basic software development tasks within the insurance sector. The role involves writing specifications, fixing bugs, and collaborating with senior engineers while learning various development methodologies. The position is designed for individuals looking to gain practical experience in software engineering during their gap year.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of simple complexity.
  • Complete simple bug fixes.
  • Under the guidance of senior-level engineers, successfully implement development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews.
  • Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders.
  • Resolve basic technical issues as necessary.
  • Keep abreast of new technology developments.

Skills Required:

  • BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required.
  • Basic knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
  • Basic knowledge of data manipulation languages.
  • Basic understanding of data modeling principles.
  • Knowledge of data storage subsystems.
  • Basic knowledge of applicable development languages including but not limited to: Java/J2EE, JavaScript, JSP, C/C++, HTML, XML, SQL, Windows, UNIX, and .Net.
  • Knowledge of test-driven development.
  • Ability and desire to learn new processes and technologies.
  • Basic oral and written communications skills.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Nottingham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Entry Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Student Placement Software Engineer - Gap Year

About the Business: LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Insurance vertical, we provide customers with solutions and decision tools that combine public and industry specific content with advanced technology and analytics to assist them in evaluating and predicting risk and enhancing operational efficiency. Our insurance risk solutions help drive better data-driven decisions across the insurance policy lifecycle all while reducing risk. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below.

About the role: This entry-level position performs basic software development assignments within a specific software functional area or product line.

Responsibilities:

  • Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of simple complexity.
  • Complete simple bug fixes
  • Under the guidance of senior-level engineers, successfully implement development processes, coding best practices and code reviews
  • Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders
  • Resolve basic technical issues as necessary
  • Keep abreast of new technology developments

Requirements:

  • BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required
  • Basic knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
  • Basic knowledge of data manipulation languages
  • Basic understanding of data modeling principles
  • Knowledge of data storage subsystems
  • Basic knowledge of applicable development languages including but not limited to: Java/J2EE, JavaScript, JSP, C/C++, HTML, XML, SQL, Windows, UNIX, and .Net
  • Knowledge of test-driven development
  • Ability and desire to learn new processes and technologies
  • Basic oral and written communications skills

Learn more about the LexisNexis Risk team and how we work here

Rate:

Negotiable

Location:

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

IR35 Status:

Undetermined

Remote Status:

Undetermined

Industry:

IT

Seniority Level:

Entry Level

Job Description: The Student Placement Software Engineer role at LexisNexis Risk Solutions is an entry-level position focused on basic software development tasks within the insurance sector. The role involves writing specifications, fixing bugs, and collaborating with senior engineers while learning various development methodologies. The position is designed for individuals looking to gain practical experience in software engineering during their gap year.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of simple complexity.
  • Complete simple bug fixes.
  • Under the guidance of senior-level engineers, successfully implement development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews.
  • Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders.
  • Resolve basic technical issues as necessary.
  • Keep abreast of new technology developments.

Skills Required:

  • BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required.
  • Basic knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
  • Basic knowledge of data manipulation languages.
  • Basic understanding of data modeling principles.
  • Knowledge of data storage subsystems.
  • Basic knowledge of applicable development languages including but not limited to: Java/J2EE, JavaScript, JSP, C/C++, HTML, XML, SQL, Windows, UNIX, and .Net.
  • Knowledge of test-driven development.
  • Ability and desire to learn new processes and technologies.
  • Basic oral and written communications skills.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Nottingham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Entry Level

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Student Placement Software Engineer - Gap Year

About the Business: LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Insurance vertical, we provide customers with solutions and decision tools that combine public and industry specific content with advanced technology and analytics to assist them in evaluating and predicting risk and enhancing operational efficiency. Our insurance risk solutions help drive better data-driven decisions across the insurance policy lifecycle all while reducing risk. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below.

About the role: This entry-level position performs basic software development assignments within a specific software functional area or product line.

Responsibilities:

  • Write and review portions of detailed specifications for the development of system components of simple complexity.
  • Complete simple bug fixes
  • Under the guidance of senior-level engineers, successfully implement development processes, coding best practices and code reviews
  • Operate in various development environments (Agile, Waterfall, etc.) while collaborating with key stakeholders
  • Resolve basic technical issues as necessary
  • Keep abreast of new technology developments

Requirements:

  • BS Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience required
  • Basic knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
  • Basic knowledge of data manipulation languages
  • Basic understanding of data modeling principles
  • Knowledge of data storage subsystems
  • Basic knowledge of applicable development languages including but not limited to: Java/J2EE, JavaScript, JSP, C/C++, HTML, XML, SQL, Windows, UNIX, and .Net
  • Knowledge of test-driven development
  • Ability and desire to learn new processes and technologies
  • Basic oral and written communications skills

Learn more about the LexisNexis Risk team and how we work here

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