Aviva Hiring for Software Development – Placement Year 2023 Job at Norwich, England Full Time

Software Development – Placement Year 2023

12-month Placement

Based in Norwich

To say we’re a tech-driven business is an understatement. Every area of Aviva relies on hardware and software to solve problems and create innovative solutions. Small wonder, then, that talented Software Engineers are so highly prized around here.

If you want to get some practical experience in this area – and see how your ideas could make life easier for our colleagues and some of our 18 million customers – a 12-month placement during your penultimate year at university is the perfect place to start.

And the great thing is, you don’t need to be studying a tech-based subject to join us. So long as you have a love for technology, a talent for solving problems and some kind of coding experience, we can teach you the rest!

Your role, more specifically:

From the moment you start your placement with us, you’ll find yourself working at the heart of the team, as we set you on the path to becoming a brilliant and confident Software Engineer.

Along the way, you’ll be involved in real-world projects, helping to maintain and enhance our existing applications as well as creating new products and platforms. You’ll work collaboratively in small teams to build high quality solutions that meet our customers’ needs.

Whether you are part of projects that are enabling colleagues across Aviva work more effectively or your focus is creating innovative new services like our award-winning ‘My Aviva’ customer portal, you can rest assured you will have a positive impact on our colleagues and customers.

Whatever work you’re involved in, it’ll be interesting and challenging. You’ll develop a breadth of experience and skills, and you’ll do it with the full support of our expert technology community.

Our Placements are designed to be a feeder into our Graduate Programmes. After successful completion, you may be offered a permanent graduate role starting in 2025 (after successful completion of your course).

What’s in it for you?

• A generous salary of £24,250 per annum
• Valuable real-world experience to support your academic studies
• Tremendous scope for on-the-job learning and other development opportunities
• A chance work alongside and develop your skills with the best in the business
• Flexible working and wellbeing support
• 29 days holiday, plus bank holidays per annum
• Contributory pension scheme
• Discounts on all Aviva products
• Eligible for a performance-related bonus
• The prospect of a permanent role when you finish your degree

What do we look for?

• To be considered for a placement with us in Software Development, you must be:
• Studying for an undergraduate degree (in any subject)
• On a course that supports a placement year
• Interested in and have some practical experience of coding, whether as part of your studies or as a personal passion
• Available to work full-time (35 hours per week) from July 2023 to July 2024
• Intending to return to University for your final year of study after the placement

Where will you be based?

Our Software Development placement is based in Norwich and it’s likely you’ll balance time in the office with working from home. We call this Smart Working. Three days in the office, and two days from home is a typical example, but that can vary. So, when you join us, your leader will discuss this with you and agree what works best for you, your team and the organisation.

It’s important to note, as we work this office/home blend you will need to live within commuting distance of Norwich or be prepared to relocate for the duration of your placement. That way you will get to spend time with your team in person as well as virtually and get access to the right support networks internally to help you succeed.

A bit about us

We’re a leading international insurance, savings, retirement and investment business. When the worst happens, we’re here to put the wrongs right.

You might be thinking that we’re just another boring, corporate firm. But we don’t all wear suits and shiny shoes here. We’re proud to be different and just like our customers, our people are a diverse mix of cultures, genders, ages, perspectives and ideas.

Like the sound of us? Then we like the sound of you.

Press ‘apply’ to be taken through to our online application, where you’ll answer a short questionnaire about your motivations. You’ll also be able to attach your CV. If you match our criteria, we’ll ask you to complete our Situational Strengths test. Next up there will be a video interview, and pass that and there will be a coding test. The final stage is a virtual assessment day, with tasks that enable you to show us what you’re good at and what you enjoy.

Impress us there and we’ll offer you a placement to start in July 2023.

Aviva is for everyone:

We are inclusive – we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. During your application, there will be an opportunity for you send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability and we’ll interview you.

Job Type: Graduate

Pay: From £24,250.00 per year