Technology - Software Engineering Internship

IT, Software, Systems, Computer Science.

About us

You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we’re all those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.

Culture at Tesco
What's it like to be a part of the team at Tesco?

At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

We're proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader, where everyone’s welcome. That’s why we commit to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

About the role

Our Software Engineers continue to lead the way, building technology that can have a real impact on our customers. Learn to automate, safeguard data, and craft large systems using agile methods. 

Responsibilities

  • Build and run new features, while always testing and learning
  • Work on backend and frontend software projects and work at scale while keeping an eye on the small details.

Working at our Welwyn Garden City campus

Our leafy, green campus is just 10 minutes’ walk from the centre of Welwyn Garden City with its many shops, restaurants, pubs and sports facilities. Close to the A1, and with frequent trains running to Finsbury Park in just 20 minutes (free shuttle buses take you between the station and office), the campus is well connected to the surrounding area.

On campus, you’ll find subsidised restaurants and coffee shops, as well as a Tesco Express to pick up your lunch or last-minute essentials. You can join the on-site Nuffield Health gym, which has state-of-the-art fitness equipment, two studios for group classes, plus treatment rooms (membership costs £23.50 per month).

You will need

This section is here to help you get a feel for what each scheme is about and what might suit you best. Don’t worry if you don’t have all the skills listed - we don’t expect you to. We’re looking for potential, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. We’ll support you to build the rest.

  • An interest in how things work, building solutions, or improving systems
  • You don’t need a Computer Science degree, but you will need some coding experience, whether from work, personal projects or self-teaching, along with a passion for solving problems.
  • Testing ideas, working with others, and being open to learning are all important
  • We’ll support you to develop technical skills, whether you’re brand new or already exploring tech.

What is in it for you

We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work.

  • Salary - £26,000 pro rata
  • Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing
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  • Deadline
    Ongoing
  • Starting
    June 2027
  • Hiring Multiple Candidates
    Yes
  • Salary
    £26,000 pro rata + benefits
  • Degree required
    2:2 and above (expected)
  • Duration
    10 weeks
  • Location
    Welwyn Garden City (Hertfordshire)
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Computer Science
  • Data Science
  • Information Technology
  • Software/Systems
  • Web Development
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