Key Responsibilities:

• Build user interfaces with HTML/CSS/JavaScript (and a modern framework such as React).

• Create and consume REST APIs using Node.js or Java Spring Boot, and read and write to a database such as PostgreSQL or MongoDB.

• Fix bugs, refactor for readability, and add basic unit tests.

• Use Git/GitHub for branches, pull requests, and code reviews.

• Follow a simple agile workflow by picking a ticket, estimating the effort, building the solution, and demonstrating the result.

• Write short, clear documentation (README, API notes)

• Collaborate with designers and product managers.

About You:

• You are currently studying a computing/IT related degree and eligible for a placement year.

• You are comfortable with HTML/CSS/JavaScript and at least one back-end language/framework (preferably Node.js).

• You have knowledge of HTTP, JSON, REST, and Git.

• You are curious, humble, and willing to learn, and communicate clearly.

Nice to Have:

• You have experience with React, Express, SQL/NoSQL basics.

• You are familiar with testing (Jest), Postman, and simple CI (GitHub Actions).

• You are interested in accessibility (a11y) and performance (Lighthouse).

Real impact

• You'll ship small but meaningful features to real customers in your first sprints

• Own 1–2 tickets end-to-end, and see your work in production with usage analytics and user feedback

• Demo your work in show-and-tell sessions and add real projects to your portfolio

Mentored growth

• A named buddy and weekly 1:1 check-ins to unblock you and plan your learning

• Pair programming, structured code reviews, and clear 'definition of done' so you know exactly what 'good' looks like

• A simple 30–60–90 day plan with achievable goals.

• Short learning blocks focused on the stack you'll use.

Supportive placement (aligned with the AGCAS Work Experience Standard)

• Clear objectives, a realistic workload, and a supportive supervisor.

• Regular feedback cycles (sprint reviews/retros) and a safe space to ask questions.

• Documented tasks and guidance on professional skills (Git hygiene, tickets, stand-ups, handovers).

• At the end, deliver a placement summary, evidence of contributions such as PRs and issues, and a reference you can use.

Mission-driven work

• Build digitally good products that help real businesses and communities.

• Collaborate across UK & Nigeria teams—learn how modern, distributed product squads ship software.

• Work with a current stack and good engineering habits.

Student-friendly environment

• Clear starter tasks, lots of examples, and friendly reviewers.

• Flexible, hybrid working from our Ealing (W5) office with a simple toolchain so you can focus on learning by doing.