Software Engineering Internship - Tesco Group
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- Location:
- Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom
- Work Arrangement:
- Hybrid (60% Office / 40% Remote)
- Experience:
- Fresher
- Job Type:
- Paid Internship
- Company:
- Tesco Group
- Salary:
- £26,000
- Posted:
- 2026-09-23
Job Overview
- Tesco Group is offering a Software Engineering Internship based at its campus in Welwyn Garden City, scheduled to begin on June 14, 2027. Designed for aspiring software engineers, this program provides practical experience in designing, building, and maintaining technology solutions that serve millions of customers and colleagues across global operations. Operating within an agile development framework, interns work on both backend and frontend systems to automate processes, enhance data security, and build large-scale applications.
- The internship incorporates a flexible hybrid working structure where participants spend 60% of their time collaborating on-site at campus or local facilities and the remaining 40% working remotely.
Key Responsibilities
- ★ Develop and launch new software features while continuously testing, evaluating, and refining application code.
- ★ Contribute to frontend and backend software projects built to operate efficiently at large scale.
- ★ Apply agile software practices to automate operational workflows, protect user data, and architect robust tech solutions.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- ★ Demonstrated curiosity in system architecture, constructing software solutions, and improving digital infrastructure.
- ★ Practical coding experience gained through personal coding projects, self-directed learning, or prior workplace experience (a formal Computer Science degree is not required).
- ★ Strong problem-solving mindset accompanied by an eagerness to test ideas, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and learn new technical skills.
What the Company Offers
- ★ Annual base salary of £26,000.
- ★ Discretionary annual bonus scheme offering up to 10% of base salary.
- ★ Paid holiday entitlement starting at 25 days, plus one personal day and standard public Bank Holidays.
- ★ 26 weeks of full-pay maternity and adoption leave (after one year of service), followed by 13 weeks of statutory pay, alongside 6 weeks of fully paid paternity leave.
- ★ Complimentary 24/7 virtual GP access and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) supporting employee and family wellbeing.
- ★ Flexible hybrid work framework combining 60% on-site collaboration with 40% remote working.
Workplace & Campus Environment
- ★ Location: Welwyn Garden City campus, located 10 minutes from central shops, restaurants, and athletic facilities.
- ★ Transport & Commute: Direct access via the A1, frequent 20-minute train connections to Finsbury Park, and dedicated complimentary shuttle buses connecting the station to campus.
- ★ On-Site Dining: Subsidized campus restaurants, coffee shops, and an on-site Tesco Express store for daily provisions.
- ★ Fitness Facilities: Access to the on-site Nuffield Health gym featuring state-of-the-art equipment, group exercise studios, and treatment rooms (£23.50 monthly membership fee).
Program Dates & Application Deadlines
- ★ Application Deadline: October 31, 2026.
- ★ Program Start Date: June 14, 2027.
- ★ Inclusion Commitment: Tesco is an accredited Disability Confident Leader providing an accessible recruitment process and supporting flexible working discussions throughout the application process.
Application Tips
- Applicants may want to highlight personal coding repositories, software projects, or self-directed learning milestones on their CV to demonstrate practical programming experience. Detailing experience with specific programming languages, backend frameworks, or frontend tools will clearly illustrate your foundational readiness. Candidates should also emphasize soft skills such as teamwork, adaptability, and analytical problem-solving, as Tesco prioritizes learning potential and curiosity over formal academic credentials. Those requiring recruitment adjustments can confidently submit requests under Tesco's Disability Confident guidelines.
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