Graduate Software Developer

Speedy have a fantastic vision and ambition - We plan to inspire and innovate the future of hire…and accelerate sustainable growth!  We are the UK and Ireland’s leading provider of tools, specialist equipment and services. We provide exceptional customer experience, accelerating collective success towards a sustainable future. Click here to learn more.  People are the absolute heartbeat of Speedy and our strategy will always put our People First!Speedy are looking for a Graduate Software Developer to work within the IT team with a focus on delivering value to customers and colleagues by developing digital products within our app and website platforms. What do we look for?This is an exciting graduate role in a vital and fast-paced area of the business. A successful graduate candidate will:Be organised and self-driven with good attention to detail.Have the ability to work independently.Have an approach and resilience that matches and recognises the fast paced and continually evolving nature of Speedy.Show good interpersonal, problem solving, time management and creative thinking skills.Exhibit effective listening skills.Show growing commercial awareness.Challenge the status quo to come up with new ways of working.What do we require?EssentialMinimum of a 2:2-degree qualification in Computer Science, Computing, Software Engineering or similar.Experience in programming, testing software, debugging problems, solving problems with creative digital solutions.A goal orientated person driven to enable a culture of continual improvement.Good and developing planning and presentation skills along with the capability to influence.The confidence for you to use your own judgement to assess situations and escalate when needed.The ability to manage own workload and prioritise accordingly.An intellectual approach and ability to quickly grasp concepts and solve complex problems.A team player, comfortable working outside their immediate team, gaining confidence of the various internal customer groups and building relationships with key internal/external suppliers.Good and developing analytical skills.Someone who aspires to be a future leader!DesirablePrevious work experience such as a year in industry, a part time job or volunteer role.Server-side coding (C# .net / Java).Front-end Javascript frameworks (React/Next JS).Unit testing (XUnit/NUnit).Azure services.This role is a September 2024 start.What else?As well as completing the day-to-day role, you will also be part of our 2024 graduate community, taking part in our three year graduate training programme with a focus on leadership development as we look to identify, nurture and bring through our leaders of the future.  To find out more about this exciting opportunity and to hear from some of our amazing emerging talent cohort click here.If you would like to discuss this graduate opportunity detailed above, please feel free reach out by contacting early.careers@speedyservices.comWhat we offer:Life assurancePension Scheme26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)Free onsite parking Canteen facilities95% discount across the Speedy brand.My Staff Shop: discounts and offers for shopping etc. across many suppliers. Green Commute Initiative: Work scheme for cycling Vita – Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Offers free and confidential support and counselling to help you through matters such as wellbeing, divorce, legal, and financial management.Please be aware Speedy reserves the right to close our vacancies earlier than the listed date if we have received a high level of applications. We would recommend that if you wish to be considered that you complete the application as promptly as possible.Please be aware that some roles within The Speedy Group UK&I may require a DBS, Credit or Security Clearance Check. The Speedy Group is an equal opportunity employer where we embrace diversity in all its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us. Link below to our policies in line with our ESG Governance. https://www.speedyservices.com/esg/governanceAll applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status. All roles within The Speedy Group require proof of right to work in the UK by the start of employment.