Software Engineer Intern - Data Platform

Company & Department Context

The Financial Times (FT) is one of the world’s leading business news and information organisations. We are recognised globally for our authority, integrity and accuracy. We provide a broad range of essential services, including news, comment, data and analysis, to the growing audience of internationally-minded business people.

We think the Financial Times is a great place to work: we have a technical stack that is cutting edge - employing cloud-based, microservices architectures and using a wide range of open source and commercial technologies; our product development methodologies are very current - using a data-driven approach, empowering everyone to understand and to delight our customers; our engineers are free to choose the tools they need and are able to influence the development process. Importantly, we ensure staff also have the ability to achieve a good work life balance.

Position Summary 

This is a 6-month full time opportunity for a software engineer intern to join the Product & Technology department, of a growing business and a globally recognised brand.  Working with the team in Sofia, or in distributed teams in London and Sofia, you will be part of an organisation  delivering innovative technical solutions as you build and operate world class platforms to grow the Financial Times strategic business models. You will have the autonomy, within defined guard rails, to select the tools and technologies needed to build and operate services responsible for FT brand critical capabilities.  Someone who is comfortable with the ever changing technical landscape and is keen to contribute to the company’s processes and broader know how would thrive in this role.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

In this role you will:

• Work within an Agile delivery team to design and implement low maintenance, well monitored, secure and scalable solutions to customer problems
• Participate in the design, build and operational phases of solutions, from cradle to grave, which meet both functional and non-functional KPIs
• Understand and play an active part in designing the architecture, tooling and release cycle processes used by the engineering teams across Product & Technology
• Develop a close relationship with our customers and provide operational support
  
  

Candidate Profile: 

Essential:

• Good command of written and spoken English
• Understanding of backend programming language, preferably Python or NodeJS
• Good understanding of SQL, RDBMS
• Some level of familiarity with modern cloud technologies (preferably AWS) or big data technologies
• An open mind to explore new ideas, and the willingness to learn
• A keen interest in keeping up with the current trends in technology
• Comfortable working in a Linux environment 

Desirable:

• Basic understanding of the concepts of both Data Warehouse and Data Lake concept (e.g. dimensional modelling, surrogate keys, SCDs, data quality)
• Industry certificate in a key platform, tool or domain used within Engineering at the FT.
• Knowledgeable about the concept of Cloud Computing
• Understand the principles of Agile Software Development Methodology
• Problem solving and analytical thinking

What’s in it for you? Our Benefits

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• 25 days annual paid leave
• Private Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Food Vouchers
• Multisport Card
• Work-life balance and work from home practice
• Both in house and external training programs

Further Information

At the FT, we are committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are an equal opportunities employer that seeks to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We also promote flexible working and will consider specific requests around flexibility for all roles where it can be accommodated. We aim to treat all employees in a fair and consistent manner, promote good working relationships to encourage high standards of conduct and performance within a work environment free from harassment, bullying and discrimination. Please let us know if you require any adjustments as part of the application process or to enable you to attend an interview. If you would like to discuss your requirements, or have any questions, please contact a member of our HR team who will be happy to help.

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