Placement Engineering Student

Location: Hybrid in Belfast, United Kingdom

Salary: £25,000 per year

Company

hirify.global provides on-demand pay and financial wellness technology that gives employees real-time access to earned wages and helps employers modernize payroll.

What you will do

• Contribute to a scalable technology platform serving blue-chip clients.
• Apply data structures, algorithms, and software design principles to practical engineering challenges.
• Write and improve high-quality code using Test-Driven Development.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Help improve technology that enables faster movement of money between employers and employees.
• Develop technical skills through mentorship and continuous learning during a 9–12 month placement.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field that supports a 9–12 month placement.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and basic software design principles.
• Practical coding experience in at least one of Java, JavaScript, Python, or Go.
• Willingness to learn new methodologies, including Test-Driven Development.
• Clear technical communication and effective collaboration skills.
• Interest in reimagining financial systems and improving financial technology.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, professional, and collaborative working environment.
• Peer advocacy and transparent career development.
• Employee Resource Groups and company outings and events.
• Generous paid time off allowance.
• Pension contribution and competitive compensation.