Rapid7 is seeking talented students to join our engineering teams in Belfast for their placement year. As a company, we have made significant investment in our Belfast office in order to attract the best talent as we continue to accelerate our growth as a business.
A key to our success has been our placement programme. Our placement interns are our future engineers, so we make you a part of the team from day one. You have the opportunity to grow your career as a professional software engineer by launching it with us here at Rapid7.
What you will do
As a Systems Architecture Intern at Rapid7 you may:
- Assist in designing and documenting system architectures, including business processes, technology, and data components.
- Collaborate with senior architects and IT teams to understand system requirements, identifying opportunities for optimization and improvement.
- Help develop system integration strategies, ensuring that various components (e.g., databases, applications) function cohesively.
- Support the evaluation of existing IT systems to recommend changes or improvements for scalability, performance, and security.
- Participate in the creation of technical documentation, diagrams, and flowcharts that outline the system architecture.
- Conduct research on emerging technologies and trends in system design to inform decision-making.
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between business requirements and technical solutions.
- Assist in the development of system performance benchmarks, conducting tests and analyzing results to ensure optimal functionality.
- Participate in project meetings to provide technical insights and contribute to system architecture discussions.
What you can expect as an intern with Rapid7:
- You will have weekly 1:1’s with your manager and have a dedicated team mentor throughout your placement
- Full access to company internal training resources (LinkedIn Learning, Pluralsight)
- You will receive a competitive salary, company benefits and a generous holiday allowance
- We are a hybrid working model at Rapid7 however, we encourage our students to be in the office as much as possible to help their development and build their network. Every team varies on working hours/model but you will be able to discuss this with your manager.
Successful candidates will be
- Currently enrolled at one of our partner Universities and in your 2nd year studying Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline displaying a strong academic record and seeking a 12 month placement opportunity (June 2025 - End of May 2026)
- Currently residing in Northern Ireland and have the Right to Work within the UK
- Familiar with business architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) and business modeling techniques (e.g., BPMN).
- Familiar with project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) and business process management, and/or with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems or customer relationship management (CRM) tools.
- Familiar with digital transformation, customer experience (CX) strategies, and data analytics with an interest in business strategy, process optimization, and organizational design.
- Excellent problem solvers
- Able to display strong communication skills both within the team and cross functionally
- Collaborative team player who has the ability to partner with others and drive toward solutions
Desirable criteria
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We know that the best ideas and solutions come from multi-dimensional teams. That’s because these teams reflect a variety of backgrounds and professional experiences. If you are excited about this role and feel your experience can make an impact, please don’t be shy - apply today.
About Rapid7
At Rapid7, we are on a mission to create a secure digital world for our customers, our industry, and our communities. We do this by embracing tenacity, passion, and collaboration to challenge what’s possible and drive extraordinary impact.
Here, we’re building a dynamic workplace where everyone can have the career experience of a lifetime. We challenge ourselves to grow to our full potential. We learn from our missteps and celebrate our victories. We come to work every day to push boundaries in cybersecurity and keep our 11,000+ global customers ahead of whatever’s next.
Join us and bring your unique experiences and perspectives to tackle some of the world’s biggest security challenges.
