Vacancy overview

Vacancy Software Development Internship
Employer Octophin
Vacancy type Internships
Reference number Sof10135
Form of employment Full Time
Salary / Rate £24,864 - £24,864
Hours 35.00
Published 03/12/2025
Closing date 06/01/2026

Description

Software Development Internship

Employer: Octophin
Contract: Internship – 6 months / February-July
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday
Salary: £14.80 per hour
Location: EC1R 3DA – Office based
Closing date: Tuesday 6th January 12:00 (midday)
Interviews: Stage 1 & 2: w/c 15th January 2026 (video screening, and in person 2nd stage interview)
Start date: February 2026

To apply for this role please read full instructions below – you must upload a copy of your CV and answer 3 application questions to be considered. You must be a resident of a LIFT borough (Camden, Hackney or Islington) to apply for this role – proof of address will be required before interview stage.

Octophin is a digital agency focused on the wildlife conservation sector. We make software including interactive maps and databases, games, dashboards and community sites for some of the world's leading conservation organisations.

About the role
This placement will put you straight into some challenging but hugely rewarding projects; but we'll be here to support and train you in some great skills you can take wherever you go next, including programming in various languages (mostly JavaScript, PHP and Python).

It's a six month placement starting in February 2026, fully based in our office in Farringdon.

Duties

What you’ll be doing:
  • Supporting the team on various projects
  • Testing software and websites and providing reports on problems
  • The collection of assets such as images and text for projects
  • Co-creation of data structures and functional specifications for software
  • Basic coding if the intern has a knowledge of some programming languages

There will be many opportunities to learn about software development and code writing throughout the
internship and the focus of the internship will be shaped by the skills the candidate wants to focus on or
already has.

Essential criteria

What we are looking for:
It's not essential that you have prior experience of software development but the best candidates will have the patience to keep trying when things don't work, good communication skills and most of all a desire to learn.
  • A keen interest in developing software skills
  • A passion for conservation
  • Ability to ask questions
  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Research skills
  • Strong digital skills and knowledge of how the internet works

Octophin is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer and actively encourages applications from individuals from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We particularly encourage applications from the Global Majority who are currently underrepresented in our sector.

How to apply

To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button above – you will be asked to upload an up-to-date copy of your CV and in the ‘Supporting Statement’ box please answer these questions to help us get a better idea of why you’re applying for this role *please do not upload a cover letter - this won't be considered in your application. Please give some detail for each question and be specific with your examples to show your experience and understanding of the role and what you can bring to it. Maximum 300 words per question.

We understand that some applicants may choose to use AI tools, like ChatGPT, to assist with their application. While AI can help as a tool to check your spelling, improve grammar, or structure your response, please do NOT use it to construct your entire response. Ultimately your written responses must reflect your authentic voice and experiences.

  1. Why are you interested in applying for the Software Development Internship with Octophin?
  2. Tell us about any software development experience you might have? If you don’t have any – what about software development are you excited to learn about?
  3. Can you provide an example of a time you used your research skills on a project?

For more information or help with your application
If you are having any difficulties, would like to submit your application in an alternative format or would like support with your application, please contact lift.futures@islington.gov.uk to be connected to the LIFT Employment Outreach Officer in your borough.

If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the application or interview process, please reach out to the team to discuss more.

Interested in this vacancy?
You can apply for it online by clicking the apply button below.