Shipmate

Shipmate is seeking a Software Developer intern for a 12-week placement in Derby. Join our Product, Testing, and Support Teams while gaining hands-on experience across the software development lifecycle from scoping to support. This role is ideal for university students studying Computer Science or a related field, offering a hybrid work environment with flexible hours and the possibility of part-time work during studies. Apply now to kickstart your career!

Shipmate is looking for a university undergraduate of a Computer Science, Software Engineering or other similar course to join our team as a Software Developer for a summer internship. The successful candidate will work across our Product, Testing and Support Teams, gaining experience across the software development lifecycle, from scoping to development, testing and support, and be responsible for developing and maintaining product features on the Shipmate platform, alongside ancillary applications. The ideal candidate will be working towards a relevant degree such as Computer Science or Software Engineering, and looking for a varied and challenging placement to kickstart their career, helping determine where best to deploy their skills in a commercial context, with a potential gateway to a Graduate position upon graduation. Responsibilities Develop new product features, translating business requirements into functional solutions, working across our development team according to project requirements Develop and maintain system integrations, such as with carriers or channels, via REST, SOAP and GraphQL APIs and file-based integration methods Collaborate with our UX/UI designers, implementing UI controls and user journeys according to supplied designs and prototypes, ensuring consistency and quality across features Maintain existing features, including implementing functional or visual updates, performance improvements, code optimisations and framework version upgrades Write and maintain automated tests as part of your development activities Provide assistance to our customer support team in troubleshooting issues and arriving at solutions in a timely manner, acting as second tier support Participate in project meetings, daily standups and sprint planning, in an agile software development environment Cooperate with our Testing and QA colleagues in ensuring quality, defect free releases Support the production of internal and external documentation of features, such as implementation guides, user guides and support documentation Provide assistance relevant to your role in maintaining ISO 9001 and 27001 certification standards Requirements Studying a university course in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or similar related field Confident and effective written and verbal communication skills and personable manner conducive to achieving shared goals Ability to work independently and manage your own time and workload Experience developing and maintaining web based or mobile applications, either as part of a university project, or through a previous placement, by freelancing or as a pet project Working environment We operate from an office in Derby city centre, on a hybrid basis. The office provides a relaxed working environment with all the equipment you need to carry out your role, alongside private on site parking, kitchen facilities and a generous selection of hot and cold drinks and snacks. We have daily team discussions by video conference and a wealth of remote working applications and tools to support hybrid on site and remote working. For this placement you will be required to attend the office to work primarily. Some home working days may be granted, on a case by case basis. You will therefore need to be within a commutable distance to Derby city centre. Following your placement, there may be the possibility of continuing working on a part time basis for the remainder of your studies, with the possibility of being invited to apply as a Graduate Developer when you attain your degree. Employment package 12 week placement scheme with flexible start and end dates £13.50 per hour, 37.5 hours per week 28 days holiday pro rata Eligibility This vacancy is open to students attending a UK university only. Individuals with a student visa may apply, working within permitted hours. Equal Opportunities Shipmate is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age or any other illegal or unfair basis.

Shipmate is looking for a Full-Stack Developer experienced in PHP, Laravel and Vue.js to join its Product Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining product features on the Shipmate platform, alongside ancillary applications. The ideal candidate should have proven experience developing complex, multi-faceted features across the PHP / Laravel / Vue.js stack that are in production in a commercial context at scale. Prior experience in a similar role is essential, with a background in SaaS, eCommerce or logistics being advantageous. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic tech environment, this opportunity could be perfect for you. About the company Shipmate is a shipping automation Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform for mid-size merchants and local delivery companies. We connect merchant sales channels and order processing systems with domestic and international delivery services provided by all mainstream UK and Ireland carriers. Shipmate is used to fulfil orders by printing shipping labels and sharing tracking details with merchants and their customers. Shipmate helps speed up and simplify order fulfilment, while reducing potential for human error and ensuring the most cost-effective delivery services are always used. Shipmate is operated by our parent company, Codemakers, which also provides contract consultancy and development services alongside other industry-specific SaaS products. We are a team of strategic thinkers, inquisitive in nature with an optimistic and determined outlook who solve real-world business challenges with solid, highly functional digital solutions that delight users. Our products and services are trusted by famous brands and used by thousands of people every day. About the role Devise new product features, translating business requirements into functional solutions, working across our development team according to project requirements. Collaborate with our UX/UI designers, implementing UI controls and user journeys according to supplied designs and prototypes, ensuring consistency and quality across features. Maintain existing features, including implementing functional or visual updates, performance improvements, code optimisations and framework version upgrades. Identify opportunities for and implement performance optimisations, security enhancements and maintainability improvements. Write and maintain automated tests as part of your development activities. Provide assistance to our customer support team in troubleshooting issues and arriving at solutions in a timely manner, acting as second tier support. Participate in project meetings, daily standups and sprint planning, in an agile software development environment. Cooperate with our Testing and QA colleagues in ensuring quality, defect-free releases. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives towards our software development processes, including tools and standards. Support the production of internal and external documentation of features, such as implementation guides, user guides and support documentation. Provide assistance relevant to your role in maintaining ISO 9001 and 27001 certification standards. Required skills & experience Relevant education to degree or equivalent level in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or similar related field. Proven experience as a Full-Stack Developer, Software Engineer or similar role. Proven experience being responsible for releasing features that solve real-world problems at scale. Ability to write highly maintainable code that considers performance, security and scalability. Demonstrable familiarity with PHP and the Laravel framework. Confident and effective written and verbal communication skills and personable manner conducive to achieving shared goals. Ability to work independently and manage your own time and workload. What's the working environment like? We operate from an office in Derby city centre, on a hybrid basis. The office provides a relaxed working environment with all the equipment you need to carry out your role, alongside private on-site parking, kitchen facilities and a generous selection of hot and cold drinks and snacks. We have daily team discussions by video conference and a wealth of remote working applications and tools to support hybrid on-site and remote working. Initially you will be required to attend the office regularly for on-site training and role familiarisation, with this requirement reducing over your probationary period to 2-3 days in-office per week. You will therefore need to be within a commutable distance to Derby city centre. What does my employment package include? A starting salary of £43,500 - £50,500 depending on experience. 21 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising by 1 day each year to a maximum of 5. Hybrid home and office working. Time to develop your skills and an annual training allowance. Bupa medical insurance. Shipmate is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age or any other illegal or unfair basis. This vacancy is open to UK nationals or residents with settled status only.

Shipmate is looking for a Full-Stack Developer experienced in PHP, Laravel, and Vue.js to join its Product Team. This role involves developing and maintaining features on the Shipmate platform in a hybrid working environment located in Derby city centre. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in delivering large-scale applications, with a starting salary between £43,500 and £50,500 depending on experience. Additional benefits include 21 days holiday, Bupa medical insurance, and ongoing professional development opportunities.