Category: Undergraduates

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Applications Open for Google Europe Scholarship for Students with Disabilities

The Google Europe Scholarship for Students with Disabilities is part of Google’s commitment to help innovators of the future make the most of their talents. Scholarships are aimed at computer science students with disabilities and are provided in partnership with EmployAbility, a non-profit organisation dedicated to assisting students with disabilities while they pursue education and promising careers.

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Be university students studying computer science, computer engineering, informatics, or closely related technical field at a university in Europe or Israel with a disability.
  • Be enrolled as full-time or part-time students for the 2018/2019 academic year, or intend to be enrolled or accepted as a full-time student at a university in Europe for the 2019/2020 academic year.
  • Maintain a strong academic record.
  • Exemplify leadership and passion for computer science and technology.
  • Be 18 years of age or older as of 17 September 2018.

Scholarship amount is €7,000 (or equivalent).

Candidates should apply via EmployAbility’s website by the deadline of 6 December 2018.

For more information and to apply:

https://buildyourfuture.withgoogle.com/scholarships/google-students-with-disabilities-scholarship/#!?detail-content-tabby_activeEl=detail-overview-content

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Northern Gas and Power Graduate/Placement opportunities

Computer Engineer

We are a global, award-winning specialist energy consultancy and solutions provider, having won the UK’s best place to work in 2017 as well as a number of specialist indus- try awards.

We are looking for a Computer Engineer to join our Gateshead HQ with travel to our brand new Malta office. You will maintain and enhance our current operating platforms on our Energy Management System and work with our application development team to integrate new applications into the network working with a per second, live billing platform. You will be responsible for collaborating with the Network Architect to work out the details involved with developing and implementing new network segments. You will also be asked to occasionally offer support to the executive staff for internal network issues and mobile computing challenges.

This is a temporary position with an immediate start and will involve extensive travel to our offices in Malta and India. All costs will be covered by NGP Ltd. You will work very closely with our UX & UI developers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field
TCP/IP Internet exposure and some knowledge of ARP/RIP
C++ and JAVA programming exposure preferred
Exposure with IP PBX system development and support
Demonstrated ability in network troubleshooting utilizing tools such as TCPdu

At Northern Gas & Power, we realise that everyone is unique and you will be working within a very diverse & encompassing environment. Diversity for Northern Gas & Power means respect for & appreciation of gender, age, sexual orientation, faith, race or disability.

Our dedication is to ensure you get the best chance to be the absolute best you can, showcase your full potential and make the right choice, “For You.”

To apply for a position please send a covering email and CV to recruitment@ngpltd.co.uk

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Junior Developer (1 year Sandwich Placement) – FDM Group

Source: Junior Developer (1 year Sandwich Placement) – FDM Group

FDM is an award-winning FTSE 250 employer with a global footprint and over 200 market leading clients.

We are renowned for our dynamic Careers Programmes, which provides graduates, returners to work and ex-forces personnel with award-winning business and technical training in core disciplines. FDM’s business model is both unique and robust, bringing people and technology together. With centres across the UK, mainland Europe, North America and Asia, FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years and has firmly established itself as an award-winning company and one of the fastest growing companies in Europe.

Reporting to the Internal Development Technical Lead, the Junior Developer works within the internal development team facilitating FDM’s IT development and deployment efforts across its global estate. The development team primarily use C# (knowledge of any OO language will suffice) to build applications for the business.

During the year there is the opportunity to understand all aspects of the business. The role sometimes involves processing a number of basic administrative tasks but your year with FDM will certainly give you exposure to real business life working in a collaborative and energetic company. The ideal person needs to be task orientated, extremely organised, able to multitask, have a high level of attention to detail, the ability to manage the high volume of work, prioritise work in line with the needs of the department, be a team player and effectively communicate with all levels of seniority within the business.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Configuration of applications and environments across a variety of business domains.
  • Proactively monitor and manage core development platforms to support the development pipeline.
  • Development of key internal applications that help support the wider business.
  • Involvement in full SDLC including design, build and test of FDM’s IT systems.
  • Gain a thorough understanding of the FDM business model.
  • Complete any other work as required.

Requirements

Essential Criteria

  • Degree discipline – studying Information Technology or Computer Science and on track to achieve a 2:1 classification.
  • Coding – experience of an object orientated programming language; C# is preferable but any other OO language will be acceptable.
  • Communication – demonstrate skills in effective verbal and written professional communication; professional and outgoing approach; appropriate level of report writing and professional email communication; confidence when delivering presentations.
  • Valuing Others – work individually and collaboratively within the team and wider organisation; show respect and courtesy towards colleagues irrespective
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ADLINK Software Engineer Undergraduate Placement

Join a World Class Team at the Leading Edge of the loT Revolution

Software Engineer Undergraduate/ Placement – Gateshead

Are you innovative, results driven and a team player?

Do you want to make a huge impact with a company at the forefront of the Industrial Internet of Things revolution? Then consider joining a team of smart, collaborative and committed individuals

ist.adlinktech.com

ADLINK 1ST is a global leader in software platforms and tools for large scale distributed systems, the Internet of Things (loT), Industrial Internet and advanced wireless communications. Over 25 years we have created a world-class software engineering organization employing some of the smartest innovators anywhere.

ADLINK IST’s advanced software products implement open international standards to allow our customers to build solutions with their required platform coverage, performance, scalability, efficiency, flexibility, qualities of service and robustness. ADLINK IST’s global customers service many market sectors, including: industrial automation, smart cities, utilities, healthcare, transportation, aerospace and defense. ADLINK IST’s customers and partners feature many of the world’s Fortune 1000 corporations and other leading “household”names such as Fujitsu, Boeing, Thales, NASA, Raytheon, LockheedMartin, IBM, and Intel. We have has been honoured with numerous awards and accolades including: twice named a ‘Cool Vendor’ by Gartner, Postscapes ‘Must-Follow loT Company’, Sandhill ‘Needle Mover’, and loT Nexus ‘Power Player’.

We would expect a candidate to have at least experience with some of the following skills; Java, Python, C++, C. Experience in C would be a distinct advantage. As a work placement engineer you will work within one of our agile teams to deliver key new product features. You will take on all roles; coding, documentation, testing as required. What we offer: You will join an enthusiastic team of engineers working on state-of-the-art technology. The learning curve will be steep, but the environment you will work in supports this. On the job training and regular one-to-one meetings with your manager to set and monitor progress to your goals. An open plan office with a friendly working culture and dress attire that avoids ties at all costs. This role will include 25 days annual leave and the start date is flexible.

At ADLINK 1ST, our edge doesn’t just come from our software, it comes from our people. We’re looking for the best talent; people who take smart risks, thrive in diverse environments, inspire their colleagues and want to make a real impact on the world.

To apply, see job decscription and send applications to ist_careers@adlinktech.com by 27 April.