Office for National Statistics

About the Company

We’re the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the UK’s largest independent producer of official statistics.

The statistics we gather make a real difference, helping people make important decisions for the nation and our communities on everything from health and education to the environment and the cost of living. We’re responsible for the census that happens every ten years and share information and analysis about some of the UK’s most topical issues.

To find out more about how you can join us at the ONS, email talent.acquisition@ons.gov.uk or call 01633 455556.

We don't monitor LinkedIn for messages, for general and statistical enquiries contact https://www.ons.gov.uk/aboutus/contactus/generalandstatisticalenquiries

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Office for National Statistics

Job Title

Software Engineer - Year In Industry Programme

Job Description

**Job Title:** Software Engineer - Year In Industry Programme **Role Summary:** Entry-level training program offering a fixed-term Year in Industry placement, followed by part-time/flexible employment during studies, and potential permanent employment post-graduation. Focus on software engineering, agile collaboration, and product development. **Expectations:** - One-year fixed-term contract (Year in Industry placement). - Followed by part-time/flexible role during final year of studies (second fixed-term contract). - Permanent employment offer upon successful completion of stages and graduation. - Must attend in-person induction and assessments for progression. **Key Responsibilities:** - Develop, test, and maintain software applications using agile methodologies. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and improve products/platforms. - Perform code reviews, adhere to coding standards, and implement secure, scalable solutions. - Support deployment pipelines using cloud infrastructure (AWS, Google Cloud) and CI/CD tools (Concourse). - Contribute to open-source practices, share knowledge, and adopt best practices in software engineering. **Required Skills:** - Proficient in programming languages (Python, JavaScript, Node, Java, SAS) and frameworks (Flask, React). - Experience with tools: Visual Studio Code/Studio, GitHub, Terraform, and cloud-native development. - Understanding of software design principles (re-usability, 12-factor apps, iterative delivery). - Collaborative problem-solving, testing (manual/automated), and infrastructure-as-code practices. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Pursuing or intending to pursue a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in software engineering or related field. - No specific certifications required; relevant academic qualifications emphasized.

Titchfield, United kingdom

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09-01-2026