FAQs
What is the duration of the Software Developer Placement?
The duration of the Software Developer Placement is 13 months.
What is the start date for the placement?
The start date for the placement is 30th June 2025.
Where is the placement located?
The placement is located in Stevenage.
What is the salary for the Software Developer Placement?
The salary for the Software Developer Placement is £22,250.
What are the working hours for this role?
The working hours for this role are 37 hours per week, with flexible working hours and half-day Fridays.
Are late applications accepted?
No, late applications are not accepted as the advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.
What benefits are included in the placement?
Benefits include 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, flexible working hours, hybrid working, and half-day Fridays.
What are the eligibility criteria for applicants?
Applicants must be undergraduates for the entire duration of the placement and need to inform their graduation date in their application.
What programming language knowledge is required for this role?
Knowledge of Java programming (Java 11 preferred) is required for this role.
Is knowledge of database technology necessary?
Yes, knowledge of working with database technology, preferably non-relational databases such as MongoDB, is necessary.
What additional skills are considered desirable for this placement?
Desirable skills include knowledge of Intellij, Linux, scripting (bash, Python), Scrum/Agile methodologies, front-end development (e.g., Angular, React), web API frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot / Rest API), web/GUI development (UI/UX, HTML, CSS, Javascript/Typescript), SQL, PL/SQL, Subversion, Microsoft Access database, and Jenkins.
Will there be any security clearance requirements for this role?
Yes, candidates must be eligible to gain UK SC Security Clearance or will be subject to a BPSS check, which includes a criminal record check.
How should applicants submit their application?
Applicants should submit their CV and a cover letter to be considered for the role.
Does the company support diversity and inclusion?
Yes, Airbus is committed to workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment, welcoming all applications irrespective of various backgrounds and beliefs.