Software Intern (Summer 2010)

Location: Cambridge, UK
Salary: £350 per week
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, flexible hours
Start: June/July 2010 for a minimum of eight weeks over the summer vacation

“I really enjoyed my internship at Red Gate: I worked on a challenging problem with amazing people, and now that I’ve graduated I’m working here full time.” David Simner, Software Engineer

We’d like some great people to come to visit Red Gate over the summer to join us in producing top-quality tools. We want you to see what it’s like to work for the best small software development company in the UK.

We’ll ask you to do a simple programming test as part of our selection process. We'll be hiring on a first come, first served basis.

Red Gate provides a relaxed and modern environment where you can learn from very talented software engineers and develop your skills. You will find the work challenging and rewarding, directly contributing to the release of outstanding software aimed at technical professionals. You will be working in small teams together with software engineers, test engineers, usability experts, and technical authors to create elegant commercial software. You’ll be working on a real project from day one and will feel an equal part of the team straight away.
 

What we’re looking for:

  • At least one year into a technical degree at a good university, and be expecting a 2.I class or higher. 
  • A great academic record
  • Great communication and collaboration skills
  • A genuine passion for software
  • Self-motivation and enthusiasm

 

You will benefit from:

  • Free breakfast & lunch 
  • A relaxed and professional environment with flexible hours
  • A dedicated mentor to ensure you have a great time at Red Gate
  • Experience of software engineering and software test disciplines
  • Work on a real project directly contributing to Red Gate’s success
  • Travel to Work train and cycle discounts 
  • No dress code
  • Free Parking 
  • Discounted Gym Membership 
  • 25 days' holiday pro-rated
  • BUPA Travel Insurance 

 

To read more about life as a Software Engineer at Red Gate please click here
 

Click here to download a full job description (PDF, 112 K)

At this point, we will only consider people with a valid UK work permit