Graduate Software Engineer

Job description
About The Role

The Role

An entry level position within the engineering function working as an engineer within that team helping to meet its goals. The work of the team will include making changes and enhancements to the product portfolio of applications that the team is responsible for, working with Blackford technical partners and the wider engineering community.

About You

Blackford are keen to hire people that share their vision and excitement about the development of their business, and who want to play an important role in helping them achieve its full potential. Candidates must bring energy, self-motivation and have a pro-active and flexible approach.

We don’t expect perfection. So, if you feel comfortable with over half of what we are looking for then we encourage you to apply.

Blackford will offer you flexible working locations, work patterns, and strive to develop and bring out the best in you and be accommodating to your daily life. Blackford will offer a purposeful, quality position with opportunities for growth, development, and autonomy where you can make a difference and your voice be heard.

Whilst the working environment at Blackford Analysis is fast paced as we continue to grow our resources to meet our service delivery, our culture is inclusive and friendly, across all our functions and locations and we come together to celebrate success at social events. Our working environments are fresh, modern and have an informal feel. Everyone respects each other’s differences, perspectives, and work collaboratively on decisions and projects. Creativity, learning from each other and new ideas are encouraged.

Benefits
• Contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%
• 34 days Annual Leave (inclusive of public holidays)
• Death In Service Life Assurance Plan – 4x base salary
• Access to WeCare - 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing assistance
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme - Free 24/7 counselling, legal & information line and discounted retail offers
• Part of the “Cycle to Work” Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme, Love Electric
• Marriott Rest & Relaxation Corporate Discount Programme
• Site Social Events (Virtual and In-person)
• Opportunities for travel, particularly to US (role/opportunity dependent)
• Modern open plan office space in vibrant city location
• Hybrid & Flexible working

At Blackford, we are proud of our diverse and fully inclusive culture and we don’t tolerate any kind of bias, judgement or harassment. We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone so if you require any reasonable adjustments please note them on your application and we’ll do our best to accommodate your request.