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SWARCO

Front-End Developer Placement Student

Hybrid

The home, United kingdom

Internship

14-01-2026

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Skills

Communication JavaScript TypeScript HTML CSS Quality Assurance Problem-solving Research angular react Software Development JavaScript/TypeScript

Job Specifications

Become part of our SWARCO team as

Front-End Developer Placement Student

Challenge

SWARCO UK and Ireland

The Better Way. Every Day. At the forefront of intelligent traffic management, we design and deliver innovative solutions that keep people moving safely and efficiently across the UK and Ireland. Start making an impact with us today and join teams in over 70 countries.

We are recruiting for a 12 month placement student in our software development team. This role would ideally suit a student on a placement year from their degree/course. Based from home with a specific focus on being located in the North West of England the successful candidate will develop responsive dashboards and visualisations for traffic and mobility data. They will contribute to the design and implementations of new and existing features on our smart mobility platforms.

What you will do

Support the integration of front-end systems with SWARCO’s traffic management solutions.
Participate in end-to-end testing and quality assurance of new releases.
Research and suggest improvements in user experience, design, and performance.
Document code, processes, and technical knowledge for future use.
Assist in delivering software updates and enhancements aligned with business and customer needs.
Review code and contribute to maintaining coding best practices.
Work with APIs to retrieve and display real-time transport and traffic data.

Profile

What are we looking for

Currently enrolled in a degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, seeking a 12-month industrial placement.
Basic knowledge of front-end web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript).
Exposure to Angular (or another modern front-end framework such as React or Vue) is desirable but not essential.
Interest in technology applied to smart mobility, transport, or real-time data systems.
Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Good communication and organisational skills.

Benefit

What we offer

As well as providing a competitive salary and benefits package, SWARCO actively runs employee opinion surveys as part of our drive to provide a comfortable and supportive working environment. We will support your development, and you will also receive:

Learning & Development opportunities
25 days holiday rising plus the option to holiday.
Generous employer pension contributions
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee discounts portal
Life assurance

Interested?

Please apply by clicking on the link below and share your details.

Applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before any advertised closing date. We, therefore, encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. Applications received after the closing date will not be processed.

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK, therefore successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK by the start of their employment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Become a part of SWARCO. We look forward to receiving your comprehensive application via the online tool.

SWARCO UK & Ireland Ltd - Warrington - Unit 7

18 Eagle Park Drive

Warrington

WA2 8JA

Information on processing of your personal data is available https://www.swarco.com/privacy-information-applicants.

About the Company

SWARCO's leading idea is to improve quality of life by making the travel experience safer, quicker, more convenient and environmentally sound. For this purpose, the Austrian traffic technology corporation produces and provides a large range of products, systems, services, and turnkey solutions for road marking, urban and interurban traffic management, parking, and public transport. Cooperative systems, infrastructure-to-vehicle communication, e-mobility, and integrated software solutions for the Liveable City complement the ... Know more