About us @Symphony
Reliable. Interlinked. Sophisticated.
Symphony stands as an AI-driven leader in communication and technology, powered by a synergy of interlinked platforms: messaging, voice, directory, and data analytics.
Our advanced encryption technologies empower more than 1,400 global institutions to leverage AI effectively, uphold rigorous data security standards, manage intricate regulatory requirements, and refine their professional interactions.
Role description:
Position Overview: We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Developer Placement Student to join our university program during the period June 2027 to March 2028. This Placement is designed to provide valuable hands-on experience in software development, allowing you to apply your classroom knowledge to practical scenarios. You will work closely with our senior developers and gain exposure to various stages of the software development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the development team to design, develop, test, and maintain software applications.
- Write well-documented and efficient code following best practices and coding standards.
- Assist in debugging, troubleshooting, and resolving software defects and issues.
- Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback.
- Contribute to brainstorming sessions and offer creative ideas for software solutions.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and programming languages.
- Learn and work with relevant tools, frameworks, and development methodologies.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Solid understanding of programming fundamentals and data structures.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++, etc.).
- Familiarity with web development, databases, and version control systems is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills and an eagerness to learn and adapt.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Prior projects, coursework, or personal projects showcasing your coding skills are advantageous.
Compensation: £14/hour
Start Date: June 2027
Duration : 9 months
Benefits:
- Hands-on experience in real-world software development projects.
- Mentorship and guidance from experienced developers.
- Opportunity to expand your technical skill set and learn new technologies.
- Networking opportunities within the industry.
- Develop an understanding of Symphony's products/services and its relevance in the marketplace.
Join us for an exciting Placement that will kickstart your software development career. Apply now and become a part of our innovative team!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Understanding of programming fundamentals and data structures
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Python, Java, or C++
- Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn and adapt
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Familiarity with web development, databases, and version control systems
- Prior projects, coursework, or personal projects demonstrating coding skills
Symphony Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Symphony and has not been reviewed or approved by Symphony.
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Flexible Benefits — Feedback suggests a distinctive “Build Your Own Benefits (BYOB)” stipend/allowance is available alongside core regional benefits, enabling more individualized choices. Benefits are also framed as region-specific and competitive, implying structured options adapted to local norms.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare and benefits components are portrayed as a relative bright spot, with strong marks for the benefits package in the U.S. Core coverage such as health insurance is consistently indicated as part of the overall offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions are positioned as generous, including references to uncapped/unlimited PTO and observed holidays. This can translate into stronger perceived flexibility when usage norms align with team expectations.
Symphony Insights
What We Do
Symphony is the most secure and compliant markets’ infrastructure and technology platform, where solutions are built or integrated to standardize, automate, innovate and liquefy financial services workflows. The Symphony platform is a vibrant community of over half a million financial professionals from 1300+ market participants underpinned by a trusted directory and omnichannel interactions across chat, voice, web, meetings and more. Symphony powers over 2,000 community-built applications and bots. Symphony was founded in October 2014 and is headquartered in New York City, with offices in London, Palo Alto, Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo, Stockholm, and Sophia-Antipolis.
