Software Engineering Graduate

Ocado Group; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the United Kingdom is seeking graduates for a rotational programme where you can work on cutting-edge technologies in areas like Bot Software and Data Science. This unique role offers hands-on experience across various departments, ensuring you develop essential skills and a leadership mindset. Enjoy benefits such as flexibility with a hybrid work model, competitive pension schemes, and discounts on groceries. Kickstart your career and make a global impact with this innovative opportunity.

Benefits

15% discount on ocado.com

Hybrid working model

25 days annual leave

Work from anywhere

Free shuttle service

Competitive pension and insurance

Exclusive retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Must possess a passion for coding and technology.
• Demonstrate logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a rotational graduate programme across key business areas.
• Work on projects in Bot Software, Data Science, and eCommerce solutions.
• Engage in personal development and leadership opportunities.

Skills

Passion for quality coding

Logical thinking

Collaborative approach

Creativity

Job description

Candidate Qualities

• Having a real passion for quality coding and cutting edge technology
• Being a logical thinker
• Embodying a collaborative approach to projects
• Not being afraid to think outside of the box

Looking to kickstart your career and make a global impact? Join Ocado Group's Graduate Programme and become a driving force in the future of technology.

Why Ocado Group?

Ocado Group delivers innovative technology solutions powered by the latest advancements in automation, robotics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, catering to the online grocery and non-grocery distribution sectors. With over 20 years of experience in the online grocery industry and a portfolio of patented technologies, we strive to transform the economics and service standards of grocery ecommerce on a global scale. A workplace culture that celebrates diversity, collaboration, and creativity. Discover more about Ocado Group's story here., Our rotation scheme is designed to give you first‑hand experience of a range of areas from Bot Software to Data Science. As a graduate, you will rotate through multiple departments during the two‑year scheme in four different six‑month placements, giving you a well‑rounded understanding of the business. You'll work in teams across the Ocado Technology division, gaining knowledge and insight into the vast number of challenges. Once you've successfully completed the programme, you can look forward to a long‑term career with a huge amount of scope and knowledge from across the business.

Here are some of the areas you could be working in on the scheme: Bot Software & Hardware teams are at the cutting edge of product development. Our engineers focus on the successful delivery of next‑generation bot software. We are a team that does what needs to be done, by identifying gaps in our current bot systems and working with talented engineers across our business to prototype and deliver quality products. We are working on niche projects, all contributing to the improvement of our robots. The eCommerce stream creates the eCommerce solution that powers the Ocado Smart Platform. From the secret sauce that drives our 35 million customer searches and product recommendations, to our market‑leading delivery punctuality and order accuracy. Our Mobile teams work closely with our Web teams where we plan & participate in the development of our customer‑facing, native iOS app, to be used by millions of people all over the world. Each team is cross‑functional; comprising Android, iOS, and backend engineers, product managers, UX designers, and data scientists, to name a few, working together to deliver features to a high standard. Our Fulfilment stream develops the warehouse management system, high level control systems and GUIs driving our automated warehouses. Fulfilling customer orders with extremely high accuracy and market leading efficiency. Technical challenges range from very low latency realtime control systems, through performance optimised operator GUIs to high accuracy inventory tracking. The Data organisation cuts across all technology streams, providing data engineering and analysis expertise as well as developing cutting edge ML models in use across our products. It also supports our simulation and visualisation functions, creating simulations of Ocado's OSP solution, including its automated warehouses, used to both optimise control algorithms and robotic operations to increase the site performance and trial new hardware designs before physical construction.

What You'll Gain

• Hands‑on experience through rotational placements across key business areas.
• A personalised learning journey, designed to accelerate your growth and career development.
• Development Opportunities: Throughout the programme, you will have development opportunities designed to help you grow as a purposeful leader. It's a chance to challenge yourself, build confidence, and collaborate with graduates from across the business while exploring how to make a real impact. In your second year, you'll also have opportunities to volunteer, get involved in wider initiatives, expand your professional network, and receive support to prepare for the next stage of your career.

Benefits of Joining Us

• 15% discount and free delivery on ocado.com.
• Hybrid working model for flexibility.
• 25 days annual leave, with the option to purchase more.
• Work up to 30 days per year from anywhere in the world.
• Free shuttle service from Hatfield Train Station.
• Competitive pension, share schemes, and private medical insurance.
• Exclusive discounts on retailers, gyms, cinemas, and more.