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DTS Software Engineering Summer Internship

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Centrica

3mo ago

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Data
    Software Engineering
  • Leicester, +1

Requirements

  • Expecting a minimum 2:1 degree (2:2 if combined with a Masters)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
  • Have the right to work in the UK
  • Available to start the programme from 17th June – Friday 15th August 2025

Responsibilities

  • Immerse yourself in the world of Centrica, IT, and you will become part of our growing team of Software Engineers spanning a range of disciplines including Data Engineering, Data Science, Cloud Platform Engineering, Digital Product Engineering, Network Engineering, and Information/Cyber Security.
  • You will learn new software and data skills and, maybe more importantly, how to apply them to business opportunities.
  • You will be expected to learn and develop with software that is new to you and can expect to be pushed out of your comfort zone and be problem-solving from day one.
  • You will be given the opportunity to pitch and demonstrate your solutions to Senior Management at various times on the programme.
  • You will be supported by our network of technical experts who will enable your technical and behavioural skills development.
  • Your placement will be with one of our technology teams where you will be given the opportunity to learn new skills and apply them in a business environment, that may include:
  • Web & mobile app development to build digital products for our customers
  • Core application development to build functionality into our customer and billing systems
  • Data engineering, data science, and machine learning to provide intelligent capabilities
  • Cloud platform/network engineering to build flexible and scalable solution environments
  • Information/cyber security technology to ensure our environments are safe and secure
  • Whichever placement you are on, you’ll be exposed to projects delivering real software solutions, learning new software and data skills, and understanding how they can be used to drive business results.
  • Our main office is in Windsor, but we also have offices in Leicester and London.
  • We’d love for you to be open and willing to travel to our different sites to really get the most from your 9 weeks with us.
  • This will give you a better experience of how our people and teams work together across Centrica.

FAQs

What is the duration of the DTS Software Engineering Summer Internship?

The internship lasts for 9 weeks, from 17th June to 15th August 2025.

Where is the location of the internship?

The internship is located in Windsor, with additional offices in Leicester and London.

What is the salary for the internship?

The salary for the internship is £24,000 pro rata.

What skills are required for the candidates applying for this internship?

Candidates are expected to have a minimum 2:1 degree (2:2 if combined with a Masters) and proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

Will accommodation be provided during the internship?

Yes, accommodation will be provided for the duration of the placement, if required.

What will interns be working on during the internship?

Interns will work on real projects covering areas such as web and mobile app development, data engineering, machine learning, cloud platform engineering, and information/cyber security.

Is travel required during the internship?

Yes, candidates should be open and willing to travel to different sites to gain a better experience of how teams work together across Centrica.

Are there opportunities for skill development during the internship?

Yes, interns will have the chance to develop their technical and behavioral skills through support from a network of technical experts.

Is there a focus on diversity and inclusion in this internship program?

Yes, Centrica actively seeks to attract individuals with unique backgrounds and perspectives and supports diversity and inclusion as a core part of its culture.

How can candidates apply for the internship?

Candidates can apply online by hitting the 'Apply' button on the Centrica careers page.

Leading energy services and solutions provider focused on helping customers live sustainably, simply and affordably

Energy
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1997
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Centrica is a leading energy services and solutions provider founded on a 200-year heritage of serving people. We are the UK’s biggest retailer of zero carbon electricity, serving around 10 million customers across the UK, Ireland and Continental Europe through brands such as British Gas, supported by around 9,000 highly trained engineers and technicians. Centrica’s purpose of helping customers live sustainably, simply and affordably drives our strategy and our People and Planet Plan.

Culture & Values

  • We care deeply about our impact: Care

    The safety of our team and of others around us is paramount. We respect others, and the trust they place in us. We want to make a difference to society and those we effect. We have a sense of responsibility which goes beyond our job

  • We do things right and deliver: Delivery

    We value delivering great service and customer outcomes. We are rigorous, do things the right way, and follow best practice. We appreciate the journey as well as the results. We seek simplicity, efficiency and continuous improvement

  • Together we win: Collaboration

    We enjoy working with others. We believe relationships and partnerships are fundamental. We are best when we work as a team. We seek out views and mutual understanding, even from our harshest critics

  • We are nimble, curious and innovative: Agility

    We don’t stand still and know when to change. We seek out new things which will make a difference. We are restless, always looking to do better. We embrace the ideas and perspectives of others

  • We step up and take responsibility: Courage

    We pursue the right outcome, knowing it is rarely easy. We are prepared to stand for what we believe. We will challenge where we believe the path is wrong. We face into the challenge and grasp the opportunity

Benefits

  • Financial Benefits

    To help our people look after their finances we offer different options to support with saving for the future, learning more about your money and giving peace of mind.

  • Health & Wellbeing

    Helping our colleagues to take care of their physical and mental health is something we really care about. We offer a wide range of benefits in this space.

  • Home & Lifestyle

    Colleagues can also level-up their benefits by taking advantage of discounts on those things that mean the most to them.