British Heart Foundation Technology Graduate – Software Engineering
British Heart Foundation Technology Graduate – Software Engineering
Location
Split between home-based and London head office
About the British Heart Foundation
Since we were founded in 1961, the number of deaths in the UK from coronary heart disease each year has more than halved. But we still have so much to do. We fund research into all forms of heart disease, discovering molecules in the lab, harnessing the power of big data, funding impactful clinical trials to improve the presentation, detection, and treatment of these diseases.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
About the Programme
This is a permanent role with the first 24-months being a graduate development programme. This role will be responsible for designing and developing software for several different projects and activities in the technology directorate. The role involves working on the full stack of technologies used to deliver solutions for our large-scale improvement projects as well as enhancements to ongoing initiatives.
What We Look For
- STEM Degree 2:2 or above
- Practical knowledge of at least one programming language (For example #, Java or Python although other languages will be considered) obtained through writing software
- An awareness of the software development lifecycle and the activities that occur from the analysis through to the deployment of software
- Capability to analyse, interpret, explain and summarise complex data and in a logical manner
- Ability to think ahead and demonstrate effective problem-solving skills
- Excellent listening, written and verbal communication skills able to adapt verbal and written communication to different audiences
- Prioritise competing tasks and balance multiple deadlines
- Adapt to changing environments
- Use a variety of problem-solving techniques to improve service
- Some understanding of SQL and knowledge of Design Patterns
- Self-motivated and committed to achieving targets
- An interest in clean code practices obtained through reading books, websites and videos
- Knowledge of .NET
What We Offer You
- The chance to make a difference - You’ll be joining 4,000 colleagues across our organisation helping to fund lifesaving research, and you’ll work alongside passionate people, many of whom will have a connection to our cause.
- Work on specific projects and business-as-usual activities in technology operations, engagement, and delivery.
- Live the values and behaviours of the British Heart Foundation, and the commitment to clients, customers, and supporters.
- Develop software including technical analysis, coding, and unit testing
- Collaborate with business analysts, product owners and testers within an Agile Scrum Methodology to deliver application enhancements
- Understand and adopt good coding practices and design patterns
- Use the devOps pipeline for software delivery
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyse and implement enhancements to applications, identify and fix bugs, work out how to use and improve third party development tools etc.
- Become a pro-active team member, playing a full part in agile meetings, and shared and individual learning events
- Produce and maintain development documentation in Jira, confluence and other tools used by the agile team.
Working Arrangements
This is a blended role, where your work will be dual located between your home and 1-2 days per week in our London Office.
The use of our office spaces is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do. This may vary from time to time, so you must be prepared to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause. Most of our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office each week, on average.
Excited by the role, but want to discuss options? You may need a little more help balancing your work and home life, so please feel free to explore the flexibility you may need with us at the application or interview stage.
Overview of the Recruitment process
To apply please complete the online application. You'll need to fill in an online form, upload your CV, and answer three questions.
For those successful following the first stage interview screening, there will be a half day assessment centre in our London Office, with full details provided in advance. It’s also a great opportunity to see where we work. These assessment centres will take place in March and April 2023.
EmployAbility will work with you to provide any adjustments that you might need during the recruitment process and in the workplace, should you be successful.
EDI Statement
The British Heart Foundation values and respects every individual’s unique contribution, celebrates diversity, and makes inclusion part of what we do every day.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.
If you have any extenuating circumstances or require further information about the graduate programme, please contact EmployAbility on +44 (0)7776 090 508 or +44 (0)7852 764 684, alternatively email us info@employ-ability.org.uk