IT Graduate - Software

Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains; Overstone; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive performance firm in Overstone is seeking a passionate Software Development Graduate to join their team. The role focuses on developing software solutions and evolving services to enhance the team's success. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in current development tools and methodologies, including Agile and Git. Benefits include a salary of £33,000 p/a, performance bonuses, and 36 days of annual leave. This is an exceptional opportunity for graduates aiming to begin their career in a high-performance environment.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Collective bonus

Access to private healthcare

Generous pension scheme

Staff discounts

36 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Analytical mindset and troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Evolve services and champion change.
• Develop software solutions for competitive advantage.
• Network with teams to implement solutions.

Skills

C#

PowerShell

Python

Java

Agile methodologies

Git

Data management

Education

Computer Science, Software Development or IT-related degree

Job description

Overview

As a team we pride ourselves on sharing knowledge and developing new processes. As a valued member of the team, you will work collaboratively to develop solutions that will enable the whole team to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Work with the team to evolve services, champion change and drive continual improvements.
• Develop software solutions, delivering competitive advantage to support our mission to win.
• Network with the IT team, the business, customer teams and suppliers to implement industry standard and bespoke solutions.
• Be a curious, tenacious and driven individual with a hunger to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Be a team player with a willingness to succeed and a dedication to your team and developing new skills.
• Prioritise work and deliver to deadlines.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills with the ability to build customer rapport quickly and offer exceptional customer service.
• Demonstrate an analytical mind and the ability to analyse data quickly and efficiently.
• Maintain high attention to detail and a drive for quality.
• Be eager to learn new skills and adapt to change quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Be skilled at troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Display a passion for software development and IT.
• You will need to demonstrate knowledge of:

• Current software development tools and languages (e.g., C#, PowerShell, Python, Java).
• Software development methodologies including Agile, Git, unit testing, and software versioning.
• Data management.
• On-track to achieve 2:1 or above in a Computer Science, Software Development or IT-related degree by August 2026.

We also offer an IT Systems Graduate role, focusing on computer hardware, networks and security.

Benefits

• A salary of £33,000 p/a.
• Performance bonus.
• Collective bonus.
• 36 days annual leave.
• Access to private healthcare and a generous pension scheme.
• A variety of other benefits and staff discounts.

Additional information

Your application will be screened by HR and the hiring manager. If successful you will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre. If successful, your scheme will start in August 2026.

Mercedes AMG HPP recognises that the ideal candidate may not meet every requirement. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or group or class protected by law, and we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. If you need additional financial support to attend assessments or interviews you can apply for our Interview Travel Bursary which provides travel expense reimbursement. Please raise this with your Recruitment contact at HPP if invited to interview.