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A leading technology company in the UK is seeking a Graduate Academy Software Engineer. The role offers structured training across various technology stacks including Java and .NET, mentorship, and hands-on experience in software development. Join a collaborative team focused on delivering impactful solutions in HR and Payroll products, with great benefits including flexible leave and training opportunities.
At MHR, our employees are central to our success and play a key role in helping customers achieve sustainable high performance. With a team of over 900 professionals, we work to make things flow smoothly, whether it's for large organisations or individual employees. As businesses face rapid changes in the world of work, our team is here to help them adapt and thrive.
By focusing on the core needs of efficiency, productivity, growth, and impact, our employees use their expertise to deliver real solutions through our People and Finance platform. This system, which covers finance, HR, payroll, and learning, helps businesses run more smoothly and make better decisions in real time.
With over 40 years of experience behind us, MHR’s track record as a high‑performance organisation is built on clear goals, a shared vision, and strong communication – all of which we pass on to our customers.
MHR is more than just a place to work; it’s a platform for empowerment. Joining us means bringing innovation, technology, and teamwork seamlessly removes obstacles, enhances your skills, and allow you to focus on what’s most important to you– work that matters.
With us, you’ll grow, find your flow, and make a lasting difference in your career, your team, and your impact.
This graduate opportunity is designed for individuals who are passionate about software development and eager to launch their careers in tech. As part of the MHR Software Academy, you’ll embark on a structured onboarding journey tailored to your skills, with a phased training program that builds your confidence and capabilities. You’ll gain hands‑on experience with a variety of technology stacks including Java (JavaEE, Hibernate, Docker), .NET (C#, NHibernate), and web technologies (HTML, TypeScript, SCSS). The Academy is built to support your aspirations, offering mentorship, practical learning, and exposure to Agile Scrum methodologies. Through tutorials, pair programming, and real coding tasks, you’ll develop the skills needed to thrive in a professional software environment.
You’ll be joining the People First Software team, where collaboration and support are at the heart of everything we do. From day one, you’ll be paired with a mentor and manager who will guide your development and help you navigate your career path. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers who are committed to coaching and sharing their knowledge, ensuring you feel part of a team that values growth and learning. The Academy fosters a culture of shared learning, where you’ll be encouraged to ask questions, contribute ideas, and grow through teamwork and community.
As an Academy Software Engineer, you’ll make meaningful contributions to our People First product, which supports key HR, Talent, and Payroll modules. You’ll work on customer‑impacting features in a controlled environment, learning how to write secure, performant, and well‑tested code. Your work will be guided by defined coding standards and best practices, and you’ll gain insight into build processes, deployments, and product improvements driven by our Product Design and Research teams. Through your efforts, you’ll help deliver real value to our users while building a strong foundation for a long‑term career in software engineering.
If you’re thinking, that sounds just like me, then get your application in with us now!
Please note this role will commence September 2026.
We value the well‑being, financial stability, and inclusivity of our employees, and strive to provide a supportive working environment.
At MHR, we’re completely committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where all voices are heard, and everyone feels valued and supported.
Whatever your background, abilities and experiences, if you’re excited by this role we want to hear from you. If you require assistance for an interview, please let us know and we’ll make sure your needs are met when you arrive.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.