Digital Development Software Engineer - Placement Year

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Farnborough is seeking a Digital Development Software Engineer Intern for a 13-month placement. Candidates should be pursuing a BSc in Computer Science and demonstrate skills in SQL and Java. The role offers a competitive salary of £25,300, 27 days holiday, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

27 days holiday

Attractive pension scheme

Subsidised on-site restaurant

Access to discounts

Qualifications

• Must be working towards a BSc Computer Science degree with a predicted graduation of 2:2.
• Confident user of SQL, Java, and APIs.
• Interest/experience in coding or programming.
• Innovative mindset with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support project portfolio and resource planning.
• Develop future digital systems with the Digital team.
• Manage communications regarding digital activity.

Skills

SQL

Java

APIs

Problem Solving

Commercial Acumen

Education

BSc Computer Science

Business qualification

Job description

BMW Group Financial Services, Farnborough – Digital Development Software Engineer Internship - 13-Month Placement (July 2026)

SOME IT WORKS. SOME IT CHANGES WHAT’S POSSIBLE

SHARE YOUR PASSION

More than 90% of automotive innovations are based on electronics and software. That’s why creative freedom and lateral thinking are so important in the pursuit of truly novel solutions. And that’s why our experts will treat you as part of the team from day one, encourage you to bring your own ideas to the table – and give you the opportunity to really show what you can do.

Summit ONE in Farnborough is home to the National Sales Company for the BMW Group in the UK, as well as BMW Group Financial Services which offers retailers, corporate and private customers a range of customised financial services. Alphabet (GB) Ltd. as a leading provider of Business Mobility Services is also located in Farnborough.

Within our self-contained campus, we offer a modern way of working with an empowering office culture, some aspects of which include:

• Ourwork personashift – being yourself is effortless and so increases efficiency.
• Flexible working hours- working flexibly improves mental perspective and increases sustained productivity. This means our leaders maintain balance, not burnout, through focusing on output, not attendance.
• The opportunity to get involved with our continued support to ourhouse charitywith a variety of fundraising events throughout the year.
• Throughout our offices there areopen creative spaceswhich hold facilities such as table-tennis tables to encourage innovation and employee engagement

What awaits you?

• Supporting project portfolio and resource planning
• Support Digital team to develop and shape future digital systems.
• Liaise with counterparts within the sales company.
• Conduct stakeholder meetings.
• Manage communications to the Retailer network on Digital activity.
• Monitor competitor’s activity and market/industry developments.
• Work with development teams and testing of new functionality.
• Conduct analysis of data.
• Managing Customer support queries and escalating if required.

What should you bring along?

• Must be working towards a BSc Computer Science degree or similar and predicted to graduate with a 2:2. Qualification in Business either at A-Level or part of degree preferred
• Confident user of SQL, Java and API’s (application programming interfaces).
• Able to demonstrate an interest/experience with coding or programming, although this is not a pure coding role.
• An innovative and entrepreneurial mind-set with the ability to problem solve and find solutions.
• Strong commercial acumen and able to build relationships.
• Able to demonstrate keen interest in data, numbers and new technologies.

What can you look forward to?

• Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £25,300, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 37.5 hours a week.
• Exciting Additional Benefits – You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts.

What do you need to do now?

If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process include online testing, an in person assessment centre and then a virtual interview with the hiring manager.

Please note:

To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies, for a minimum of 6 months, after completion of this placement. You must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of disability, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sex or sexual orientation.

At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants.

Closing date for applications: Friday 31st October 2025