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  We began producing antivirus and encryption products nearly 30 years ago. Today our products help secure the networks of 100,000 businesses, including Pixar, Under Armour, Xerox, Ford, Avis, and Toshiba. As IT networks grow in complexity, we're focused on keeping IT security simple and reliable. We know that a proper security strategy must include networks, servers and devices—all devices—managed easily through the cloud. We ensure your network's security by providing the one thing no one else can: Simplicity.
  Sophos is a next-generation IT security vendor that has stayed at the forefront of the industry by understanding the threat landscape, changing business needs and customer challenges. We are constantly looking for ways to revolutionise how security technology interacts with the user; and have a penchant for solving complex and challenging technical problems in a creative and innovative manner. We annually search for the brightest and most creative undergraduates, who want to kick-start a career in IT Security, to join our Software Engineering internship programme for their year in industry at our global headquarters. Sophos prides itself in developing top talent and providing an environment where you can learn and develop your skills and career alongside some of the world's leading software engineers. Main Duties What we are looking for? To succeed in this role, you'll be passionate about software development, and keen to use your programming and scripting skills, your innovative ideas and problem solving talent to help the team develop the best security products in the world. You'll feel at home within an Agile team with its open communications, pair programming, commitment to quality and focus on getting things done. What you should expect? Every intern at Sophos is treated as a full member of one of our Engineering teams, expected to show the same level of commitment as our permanent staff, and receiving equivalent opportunities as a result. We will provide all of the necessary support to enable you to succeed in contributing directly to the high-quality products that we release to our customers. You will typically be exposed to the full project lifecycle, contributing at all stages, and pairing with our talented developers during the agile development phase. We usually take on a group of interns each year and, along with our graduate recruits, find that there is an active social scene amongst them. Oxford is close by, offering the nightlife expected of a student city, and there is a leisure centre alongside our headquarters for those with an interest in sports. We also have occasional on-site events, a recent example being karting around the staff car-park! There may also be opportunities for permanent employment with Sophos following graduation, for the highest performers amongst our industry placement students. We consider the internship programme as an investment in potential future employees, so strive to make it the best experience for you and expect the same commitment back. Main Responsibilities Write product code along with test automation to deliver against project timescales, quality and requirements; Effectively contribute during pair programming to deliver tasks as required by the agile team; Contribute to daily stand-ups, kick-offs, collaborative estimation and retrospective meetings; Participate in the design of products in line with asset technical strategy, quality and functionality requirements; Actively contribute to release planning and drive for high-value and high-quality solutions which meet business needs; Participate in security reviews of new developments to ensure that released products comply with Sophos' security requirements and industry best practice; Other duties and responsibilities as directed. Experience and Skills Essential: Experience of developing code in any language Ability to learn new skills quickly and apply them to the role Natural problem solver who enjoys being challenged Able to work autonomously whilst working collaboratively within the wider team environment Interpersonal communication style, a natural relationship builder who uses these skills to deliver Currently completing a BSc in Computing or other numerate discipline, or equivalent experience Desirable: Development using C++ or Java Scripting using Python Experience of working within Agile development methodologies Knowledge of virtualization platforms Experience with automated regression testing Benefits The remuneration package includes: Annual holiday entitlement of 25 days Group personal pension scheme Private medical insurance Critical illness insurance Death in service policy (life assurance) Permanent health insurance Working conditions at Sophos are very good and include: Subsidised staff restaurant Free beverages, fruit and pastries Special How to Apply Instructions Please Send Applications to UKCareers@Sophos.com If you choose to explore this opportunity, and subsequently share your CV or other personal details with Sophos, these details will be held by Sophos for 12 months in accordance with our data protection policy which can be found here and used by our recruitment team to contact you regarding this or other relevant opportunities at Sophos. If you would like Sophos to delete or update your details at any time, please reply to this or other emails from Sophos clearly stating your request, or follow the steps set out in the data protection policy describing your individual rights. If you have any questions about Sophos' data protection practices please contact dataprotection@sophos.com. NOTICE TO RECRUITERS & PLACEMENT AGENCIES If you are a recruiter or placement agency, please do not submit resumes to any person or email address at Sophos prior to having a signed agreement from Human Resources. Sophos is not liable for and will not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency. Furthermore, any resumes sent to us without an agreement in place will be considered your company's gift to Sophos and may be forwarded to our recruiters for their attention. Thank you.