Placement Technologist

Join Kainos and Shape the Future

At Kainos, we are problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we are transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together.

We believe in a people-first culture
, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you will be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration.

Ready to make your mark?
Join us and be part of something bigger.

£22,750 - £25,750

Eligibility: Our Placement Programme is designed for undergraduate students who are in their second year of study and will be entering their third year. This 12-month fixed-term contract begins in the summer and is part of a sandwich year Placement at Level 6. It provides invaluable real-world industry experience. Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who meet these criteria.

Purpose: The Placement aims to offer undergraduates a full year of industry experience between their second and final years of study, running from summer to summer. This opportunity allows students to apply classroom theory in a practical setting and gain valuable hands-on experience.

As a Placement/Trainee Technologist with Kainos, you will work on projects that make a real difference to people's lives – including the lives of people you know.

You will start your journey with our AI-first Technologist Academy, where you will build strong foundations in modern engineering practices, cloud platforms, quality assurance, low-code development, cyber security and data & AI.

After the academy, you will join our Early Careers Programme where you will gain hands-on experience across different roles, supported by experienced mentors and real project work. You will also continue to develop your technical, professional and business skills during this time.

At Kainos, we operate in a fast-moving, dynamic environment, so adaptability, curiosity, and a willingness to learn are key. You will have the opportunity to work across different teams, projects, and business units, developing the skills to become one of our future technical leaders.

Software Engineering

You will learn to design, build, and maintain high-quality software solutions using modern programming languages and frameworks. Expect to work on scalable, secure applications that deliver real value to users.

Test / QA Engineering

You will develop skills in automated and manual testing, ensuring the quality and reliability of our solutions. You will learn how to embed quality into every stage of the development lifecycle.

Data & AI

You will explore how data and AI can transform services, from building data pipelines to applying machine learning and generative AI to solve real-world problems.

Low Code

You will use low-code platforms to rapidly deliver business solutions, learning how to combine speed with maintainability and integration best practices.

Platforms

You will gain experience in cloud infrastructure, Dev Ops, and automation, ensuring our solutions are secure, scalable, and performant.

Cyber Security

You will learn how to build systems that are protected against the latest Cyber & AI security threats. You will learn the techniques attackers use to compromise applications and to defend against them.

You will graduate from the Early Careers Programme with a broad technical foundation and the skills to shape our future. Many of our leaders started their…