This is where it starts
More than work experience, think of this as your career launchpad. (Some of our team started as placement students and are still here 17 years later!)
Get stuck in
Join a close-knit, cross-functional team including developers, UX designers, user researchers and project managers.
Engage with customers
Learn how to build products and features that meet customer needs, using your insight to influence technical and UX design.
A dedicated mentor
Get day-to-day support and long-term career advice from a dedicated mentor assigned to match your interests and career goals.
Get up to speed
Get comprehensive training on Java (Spring Boot), JavaScript (Vue, TypeScript), SQL, HTML, CSS/Sass, Docker and Postgres.
Experiment with new ideas
Take part in our annual Hack Day, where everyone has a chance to experiment and compete for great prizes.
Enjoy monthly socials
Head to the free bar on Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus enjoy events like go-karting, urban golf, escape rooms and theatre trips, all on us.
Credentials What we’re looking for
Now you know what you can expect from us – here’s what we want to see from you. (Top tip: Show us you care – that matters more than anything.)
What excites us
You genuinely want to build usable, secure software that helps people
You can code (language doesn’t matter – we’ll teach you what you need)
You pay attention to the details
You love solving problems
Any web tech or SQL experience is a bonus, but not essential
The practical stuff
You’re a current student eligible for a year-long placement
You’re on track for at least a 2:1 in Computer Science (or similar)
You can pass a BPSS security check and are eligible to work in the UK
96 placement students
have started their careers with us
39 graduate trainees
were invited back after their student placement
26 team members
who started as a graduate trainee are still with us today
Benefits More than experience
As a Fivium placement student, you're not just getting work experience – you're getting the full employee package. Proper benefits, genuine support, and a real stake in what we're building together.
Benefits may be subject to contractual conditions, minimum length of service, probationary period or other conditions.
£27,000 annual salary
Simplyhealth health plan
Covers your day-to-day health essentials, like dental checkups and sight tests
28 days' annual leave
including bank holidays
Casual dress code
Hybrid working
2 days a week in-office after your training period (you can come in more if you want to!)
Training
Go further with expert internal and external training, plus conferences and industry events
Bike2Work scheme
Save up to 47% on a new bike for commuting
Interest-free season ticket loan
Save on travel costs with a season ticket, repaid interest-free monthly from your salary
2027 placementsMake it your year
Ready to turn your computer science studies into real-world impact? Applications for 2027-28 placements will open in October 2026.