2027 Software Engineer Program - 12 Month Industrial Placement - Glasgow & London

About the role

A 12-month industrial placement for students developing software engineering skills at JPMorganChase. You will design, code, test, troubleshoot, and improve secure applications alongside experienced engineers. The programme includes induction, training, mentorship, networking, and technical assessments, with strong performers potentially considered for full-time roles after graduation.

Programme Details

• Join the Software Engineer Programme in London or Glasgow for a 12-month industrial placement.
• Complete induction covering technology strategies, products, systems, and the wider technology community.
• Develop technical foundations through ongoing training, mentorship, networking, senior speaker sessions, and peer support.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and peers in a modern, team-based engineering environment.
• Top performers may be invited to join a full-time role upon graduation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and troubleshoot software solutions for digital applications and systems.
• Write secure, high-quality code in at least one programming language, following established standards.
• Collaborate with engineers, managers, and stakeholders to understand problems and deliver reliable solutions.
• Document solutions, articulate technical issues clearly, and communicate effectively across teams and tools.
• Use approved AI development tools for coding, refactoring, testing, documentation, and productivity improvements.
• Validate AI-generated outputs through peer review, automated testing, secure coding, and responsible engineering practices.

Required Qualifications

• Pursue a bachelor's or fifth-year master's degree, graduating between January 2029 and July 2029.
• Study computer science, information science, information technology, data science, artificial intelligence, big data, or related fields.
• Demonstrate oral and written fluency in English.
• Understand basic industry-wide technology trends and software engineering best practices.
• Demonstrate secure coding ability in at least one programming language.
• Apply automation, modern tooling, and approved AI tools responsibly across the software development lifecycle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Show strong interpersonal, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Show curiosity about emerging technologies and assess when and how to apply them.
• Apply engineering skills to ambiguous problems by experimenting, iterating, and incorporating feedback.
• Use sound judgment when validating AI-generated outputs and remain accountable for quality, correctness, and security.

Application Process

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and programmes close when positions are filled.
• Submit a complete application and resume with all relevant application questions answered.
• Candidates progressing after initial review receive a HackerRank coding challenge invitation.
• Completion of the required HackerRank challenge is necessary for further application consideration.
• Candidates progressing further receive an invitation to a virtual Superday.