Technology Summer Internship
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Position Overview & Specifications
TALENT ACADEMY at Comparethemarket
Role information:
Job title: Tech Summer Internship
Start date: 26/06/2023 until 31/08/2023
Location: Peterborough /London (Hybrid)
No. positions: 10
Start salary: £24,000
Qualification: N/A
About Comparethemarket.com
Our purpose is to make great financial decision making a breeze for everyone, and that purpose drives us every day.
It’s why we’re on a mission to create an automated quoting engine, with the simplest of experiences, wrapped in a brand everyone loves!
We change lives by making it simple to switch and save money and that’s why good things happen when you meerkat.
We’d love you to be a part of our journey
Have you already gained some knowledge of tech or are you a spare-time coder? Are you looking to launch your career in software & heading to your final year at university?
At Comparethemarket we have 10 amazing paid intern opportunities for Summer 2023. If you enjoy working with people, problem-solving, can demonstrate a passion for tech and you’re an active learner, then this could be the opportunity for you.
Our 10-week paid placement gives you the chance to gain understanding of a career in tech and successful interns have an opportunity to secure a full-time position with us.
What can you expect?
- Develop first class engineering solutions
- Work alongside team member to deliver features and add value
- Collaborate to solve complex problems
- Champion simplicity
- Insight into how our customers interact with our products
- Work with agile methodologies and lean thinking methods
- Be part of the team by sharing knowledge, ideas and findings
Everyone is welcome
We have a culture of creativity. We approach our work passionately, improve constantly and celebrate our wins at every turn. We are an inclusive workplace, and our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic, whole selves to work. Everyone is welcome. Be you.
This means we’re excited to hear from people with a range of skills, experiences and ideas. We don’t expect you to tick all the boxes but would love to hear what makes you great for this role.
You’ll:
- Be enthusiastic, self-motivated & proactive
- Be an active learner taking control of your own career development
- Have a passion for tech with some exposure to one or more of the following:
Data Engineering – Kafka, Docker, AWS
Cloud Operations - Docker, AWS, Python, CICD concepts
- Be naturally inquisitive with creative problem-solving skills
- Have confident communication skills with the drive to contribute to a team
Our people bring our purpose to life
We champion a culture of innovation and challenge. We have over 300 tech experts across our teams all using the latest tools and technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Kafka, Java, Scala, Python, .Net Core, Node.js and MongoDB.
There’s something for everyone
We’re a place of opportunity. You’ll have the tools and autonomy to drive your own career, supported by a team of amazingly talented people.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Internet & Web Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Technology Summer Internship roles across comparethemarket.com's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Internet & Web Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,000 - £24,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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