Software Development Graduate Scheme

Pendragon Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Greater London is seeking graduates for a full stack software developer role. As part of the graduate program, you will receive extensive training and support while working on impactful projects. The position offers a starting salary of £30,000 per annum plus a £2k bonus, 25 days holiday, and opportunities for career growth. Candidates should possess a degree in Computer Science or related field and a passion for technology.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Flexible hybrid working

Free access to onsite gym

Employee recognition and rewards

Qualifications

• Passion for technology and programming.
• Strong team ethic and solid communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Join talented development teams for hands-on experience.
• Participate in coding boot camp and business induction.
• Work on meaningful projects with direct impact.

Skills

ASP.Net Core

C#

SQL

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Unit testing

GIT

Xamarin Forms

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Software Development

Tools

Visual Studio

Job description

Pinewood Technologies is currently searching for its next generation of full stack software developers!

We are currently looking for final year students and recent graduates to join our software development program, starting in the summer of 2024. Based at our office at Birmingham Business Park, you’ll be fully integrated into one of our talented development teams where you’ll have the opportunity to develop your technical and commercial experience.

Here at Pinewood, we appreciate that students are the next generation of the workforce, so we invest in early careers in a big way. Working under the guidance of our experienced teams, you can expect to build your knowledge in the following areas :

• ASP.Net Core
• Razor Pages
• C#
• HTML
• CSS
• JavaScript
• SQL
• Visual Studio
• Web API
• Unit testing
• GIT
• Xamarin Forms

What can you expect?

We offer lots of support and a structured learning plan to ensure you gain all the skills you need to succeed with us. So, what will your graduate scheme look like?

• We will kickstart the scheme with an initial settling in period including a business induction and coding boot camp. You’ll get to understand Pinewood’s wider business, meet key people, and bring yourself up to speed on the technologies we use.
• You’ll have a structured learning checklist to guide you through the graduate scheme which will assist you in monitoring your progress and ensure you are reaching your goals.
• You’ll receive on the job training, peer‑to‑peer learning, and you’ll have continuous support from a dedicated mentor.
• You’ll also have access to Pluralsight.

What's in it for you?

• Continuous support and regular one‑to‑one meetings with a dedicated mentor.
• An opportunity to work on meaningful projects that will make a direct impact on our business, and that of our customers.
• Long‑term progression opportunities and career planning. Upon successful completion of the graduate scheme, our graduates can expect a promotion to Software Developer.
• £30,000 per annum starting salary + £2k bonus upon successful completion of the graduate scheme
• 25 days holiday
• Flexible hybrid working
• Free access to our onsite gym
• Regular social events
• Employee recognition and rewards

About you

We don’t expect our graduates to know everything. We look for those with a passion for technology and programming, a strong team ethic and solid communication skills. If you are passionate about software development, and you have a genuine desire to learn and develop your skillset, we want to support you in achieving your goals.

We also look for :

• ABachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Development or something similar at a 2 : 1 or above.
• An analytical mindset with solid problem‑solving skills.
• A positive can‑do attitude, as well as the motivation to work hard and build upon your current skillset.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team. There will be an element of remote working with this role, so having the ability to keep yourself motivated and on‑track is essential.
• Anyprevious commercial experience, either via a placement or internship, is beneficial but not a necessity.

About us

Pinewood Technologies PLC was established in 1981, with our head office based in Birmingham, UK. We offer a cloud‑based Dealership Management System for retailers in the global automotive sector. Our DMS allows automotive retailers to work more efficiently and assists them with providing a high standard of customer service, resulting in higher profits. Our system is also complemented by a range of integrated mobile apps which helps to further digitalise processes within the motor dealership. Our customers represent over 50 major automotive brands, with over 30,000 people using our DMS on a daily basis in the UK, the Nordics, South Africa, Asia Pacific, and various countries across Europe. You can find out more about us here : .

What happens next?

• Apply with your CV
• 1st stage video interview
• Onsite assessment centre
• Final interview