Summer Internship: Software Engineering presso Javelin Global Commodities

About Javelin

Javelin Global Commodities is a leading global commodities marketing, trading, logistics services and investment firm with head offices in London and wider global offices in New York, Dallas, San Diego, St Louis, Canada, Switzerland, Poland, Dubai, India, Singapore, China and Australia. Javelin was founded in 2015 and now operates with respect to more than 20 different commodities across thermal coal, metallurgical coal, iron ore, steel scrap, metals, hydrocarbons, freight, softs, and renewables.

Established in 2015, Javelin employs over 200 people and is a unique place to grow your career. We take pride in our values, global reach, meritocratic culture and strong work ethic.  Our success over the years has been built on our guiding principles of customer service, creativity, transparency, integrity, and responsibility.

Whilst our footprint grows, we still foster a small-company atmosphere. We have a flat company structure and encourage collaboration across all seniority levels, teams and locations to generate the best ideas. Javelin has a dedicated strategy to support local and meaningful charities through volunteer days, donation matching, a ‘give as you earn’ scheme and other fundraising activities. We are committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues and organise various social evenings, sports clubs and lunchtime activities.  Our London office has on-site gym facilities and a golf/sports simulator. Discover more at http://www.javelincommodities.com/.

What to expect during your internship:

Javelin’s Internship offers a 6-week programme where our interns will rotate across the Operations department and get to experience what it is like to work at one of the world’s leading commodity businesses.

Induction

In your first two weeks you will be fully inducted into to the business. You will have small group sessions covering each department to give you full oversight of how the business runs, alongside team building sessions with your fellow interns to build camaraderie. Our cohort of interns will go through the entire process as a group allowing for a shared experience with fellow commodity leaders of tomorrow. You will be partnered with a mentor for the entirety of your time at Javelin. This will be an industry expert who will guide you and fast track your learning experience so you can maximise your time in the firm.

Project

In the following 4 weeks, you will work on a project that directly supports the wider engineering team over a four-week period. This hands-on experience will involve developing solutions, collaborating with team members, and contributing to ongoing initiatives. Throughout the internship, you will have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, apply your technical skills, and gain insight into the software development process. At the end of the internship, you will present your project and key learnings to the company, showcasing the impact of your work and the value it adds to the team.

Requirements

 Skills and Experience Required:

• Currently enrolled in a degree in a STEM field, preferably Computer Science
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• A strong interest in a career within the commodities industry
• Self-motivated and able collaborate effectively with a global team
• Time management and organisational skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritise work
• Excellent communication skills (listening, rapport building, negotiation)
• A creative mindset with a flair for problem solving

Benefits

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary
• Housing provided if based outside London
• Pro-rated Annual Leave (based off a per annum total of 25 days)
• Onsite Gym, Golf simulator, Social area including beer/soft drinks, foosball, darts etc.