Graduate Software Engineer Taunton, England
Job description
Graduate Software Engineer
Are you looking for a permanent exciting new career in IT? which offers a competitive salary and fantastic benefits? – we know we are biased, but you will also be joining an extraordinary team!
· Salary is £27K plus a relocation package of £1K.
· You will also be eligible for an annual non-contractual bonus from day one of employment.
· Full time permanent role in Taunton with Hybrid working possible (37 hours per week, Monday to Friday).
· Some international travel will be required.
About WPA
WPA are a successful and growing private medical insurer based in Taunton, Somerset whose winning streak continues – in 2022/2023 we have won a total of 10 healthcare industry awards not to mention being recognised as a contender for Somersets Employer of the year for three years in the row. Our innovative business has never been busier and continues to grow.
The role
You will be the future of our technology division which is evolving from a thirty-strong team dealing primarily with information operations to broader capability. This will involve software and applications development and support, design and deployment of advanced architectures, cyber security, exploitation of artificial intelligence and ethical data management. Based in the UK, you will also need to be able to travel periodically to our technology partner sites in Europe and Asia.
We pride ourselves in delivering excellence in customer service. This pivots around very strong interaction with our clients, clinicians, and our brokers, who write the business that enables us to support people effectively in a very cost-competitive market. Pairing human effort with advanced technology, to ensure they complement rather than compete will set a unique and worthy challenge to the right candidates.
About you
You will be graduate-level or a junior engineer to join our 3-year development programme. You are someone who can take the lead role in our technological future. You may have an IT degree, have completed a technical apprenticeship, or have an excellent knowledge of computing and software gained through a life of practical experience.
A selection centre will be held over 27-28 April in Taunton, with successful candidates joining in June 2023.
Diversity and Inclusion - We are all different, be yourself and thrive
WPA is a not-for-profit environmentally friendly organisation whose ethos is treating others as we would like to be treated including our fabulous team, customers, and local community. We hire great people; we believe in everyone and recognise that individual differences are what makes our team stronger.
Application support
If you could benefit from having any additional support with your application for whatever reason, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Personnel Services Team in confidence so that we can discuss it further. We are happy to help in any way we can.
Closing date: this remains flexible subject to us finding the right candidates, we recommend you apply at your earliest convenience.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate
Salary: From £27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Work Location: In person
