You’re not just looking for a career, you’re looking to make a difference.
Millions of people rely on us every day to help them live their lives, power their businesses, and keep their public services running. We connect friends to family, clients to colleagues, people to possibilities. We keep the wheels of business spinning, and the emergency services responding. And we use the power of technology to help solve big challenges, like climate change and cyber security.
From day one, you’ll have a voice at BT Group. You’ll get stuck in to tough challenges, pitch in with ideas, make things happen. You won’t be alone: we’ll be there with help and support, learning and development. You’ll make great friends, discover new talents, and feel part of something exhilarating.
This is your chance to make a real difference to the world. Grab it.
About this role
Are you interested in being part of a team that turns cutting edge concepts into a reality? What about developing software systems that impact customers globally?
Our in-house Digital Platforms and the teams behind them are our inner powerhouse. By bringing together our technical and commercial expertise, and our insight and passion for customer experience, we help stand out from the competition.
On our software industrial placement, we’ll be getting you stuck into real life projects from day one, learning to work with the latest Digital technologies. You could be learning languages like Python, Objective – C or Java, or you could be working on cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS and Google Cloud. You’ll need to be innovative and creative, working with our experts to create a real software solution for our customers. That new piece of software you help work on could go on to be a vital part of people’s day to day life!
You’ll get the chance to explore the full software development lifecycle. You’ll design, develop, deploy, test software and new technologies. It’s a pivotal role in the team as you’ll be building the pipeline that will deliver core software services that serves over 30 million customers and colleagues. You can be sure the projects you’re involved with will give you unique knowledge that you’ll be able to take back to university with you, and into your career beyond.
We’ll give you on the job training and access to our internal learning platforms and the exposure you need to become commercially savvy and great exposure to BT Group operations.
We expect you to demonstrate that you are proactive, can take initiative and are focused on continuing to grow and develop. We believe that collaboration is key to success, and you will typically be in our amazing offices three days a week.
This placement is available in the Digital part of our business.
Duration
Our industrial placements start in September and end in July. You must be ready and able to start this role from the beginning of September 2025 to apply.
Entry requirements
You must be in the Penultimate year of your degree course, on track to achieve a 2.2 degree in a STEM subject which will benefit from a Software Industrial Placement.
About BT
With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We’ve brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally.
We’re a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it’s not just the technology that matters, it’s what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.
We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.
As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.
A few points to note
We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.
Don't meet every single requirement?
Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.
How to apply
It's easy to apply online; just tell us about your current education. You will then complete an online assessment before having a telephone interview with the early careers recruitment team. After this you will attend an in person insight day and have the chance to ask your future team any questions you might have.
We look forward to receiving your application!