Director of Software Engineering at Acuity leading AI - enabled digital commerce platform development and transforming user experience with modern architecture.
About the role
- Summer Internship opportunity for Computer Science or related degree student at Ashton Fire. Gain hands-on experience developing software tools and AI-powered systems in a supportive team environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and maintaining internal software tools and systems.
- Support automation initiatives that reduce manual workloads and improve efficiency.
- Work with AI and machine learning technologies (including LLMs) under guidance from senior engineers.
- Help design and test and document applications, scripts and data processing tools.
- Collaborate with non-technical colleagues to understand their needs and contribute to practical solutions.
- Learn and apply good coding practices, including version control, testing, and documentation.
- Participate in team discussions and contribute ideas for process or system improvements.
Requirements
- Currently studying Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (returning to university after the internship).
- Familiar with Python, experience with other languages is a plus.
- Interest in AI, automation, or data-driven solutions.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Good communicator and collaborator.
- Curious, motivated, and eager to learn new technologies.
- Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to challenges.
Benefits
- Hybrid Approach: Work a blend of where you’re most productive- whether from home or the office, the choice is yours.
- 9-Day Fortnight: Enjoy an extra day off every two weeks, giving you more time to focus on what matters most.
- Core Hours: Shape your workweek around our flexible core hours, making it easier to balance work and life.
- 25 Days Holiday: Take time to recharge with 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), rising to 30 days at 9 years’ service.
- Flexible Bank Holidays: Choose when to take your bank holidays, giving you the freedom to celebrate what matters to you.
- Enhanced Pension: Enjoy peace of mind for the future with 6% employer pension contributions, rising to 8% at 5 years’ service.
- Enhanced Parental Leave: Enhanced maternity leave and one month of fully paid paternity leave.
- Private Medical: Comprehensive health coverage through Bupa, plus access to our health cash plan.
- Mental Health Support: 24/7 access to medical advice through our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Bonus Scheme: Annual discretionary bonus based on both company and personal performance.
- Professional Registration Scheme: Bonus scheme to award for becoming chartered and registering for membership with professional institutions.
- Christmas Shutdown: Enjoy a company-wide break between Christmas and New Year on top of your annual leave.
- Company Events: Monthly socials with your local office and three company-wide events per year.
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