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M Group Graduates
Our future leaders from Highways, Rail & Aviation, and Energy gathered together for another interactive session of their Graduate Development Programme.
Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.
About the Role
Telent, part of M Group, is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and management of the UK’s critical digital infrastructure.
We’re looking for a Graduate Software Engineer to join Telent, where you will apply your existing knowledge and skills working on real projects, whilst learning new skills along the way. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a range of different projects as well as progress your continuous professional development and become IET accredited.
This is a hybrid role with a blend of homeworking, working from the office based and occasional site visits.
Where will you be working?
From the roads you drive on to the networks you rely on, our solutions are embedded in the everyday lives of millions, supporting the delivery of vital public services. With decades of expertise in mission-critical communications and infrastructure technology, we are at the forefront of the digital revolution.
The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone.
What you'll be doing:
Work within agile software development teams to deliver high-quality solutions for critical digital infrastructure projects.
Design, develop and test software applications using languages and frameworks such as C#, Java, JavaScript and SQL.
Support integration and deployment of software systems, from requirements gathering through to delivery and commissioning.
Assist in troubleshooting, debugging and resolving software issues, ensuring systems perform reliably and securely in real-world environments.
Learn and apply industry best practices in coding, version control, testing, and documentation.
Participate in code reviews and collaborate with peers and senior engineers to enhance code quality and share knowledge.
Work closely with cross-functional teams including project managers, engineers, and external stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, adopting new tools, technologies, and methodologies that enhance project outcomes.
Access ongoing mentoring and training, progressing towards professional accreditation and developing both your technical and leadership capabilities.
Evolve and Thrive Development Programme
A structured development programme designed to help graduate and degree apprentices to build the skills, experience and confidence needed to become one of M Group's future leaders. Throughout your journey, you'll broaden your knowledge, develop your professional capabilities and benefit from a supportive network that empowers you to achieve your full potential.
As an M Group Graduate, you can look forward to:
Tailored development opportunities including face-to-face development events, virtual workshops and team-building experiences. These opportunities are designed to strengthen your leadership, communication and collaboration skills while helping you build connections across the business.
A structured learning journey covering a range of topics including leadership, communication, commercial awareness, sustainability, project management and AI, helping you develop the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.
Networking opportunities with graduates, degree apprentices, business leaders and colleagues from across M Group, enabling you to build meaningful relationships and expand your professional network.
Professional development support, with access to guidance, resources and support to help you work towards relevant professional qualifications and achieve your long-term career ambitions.
A strong support network from our Early Careers Team, business leaders and peers across the organisation, providing encouragement, insight and practical support throughout your development journey.
At M Group, we're committed to helping you grow and succeed, providing the experiences, connections and opportunities you need to thrive in your career and make a lasting impact.
What you'll bring
We’re looking for a recent Graduate that has studied Computer Science, Software Engineering, Maths or Physics
Experience of using C#, Java, web-based technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript Frameworks and SQL Service or other related platforms
A flair for solving complex technical issues and can identify and understand risk to a Project
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, combined with proven team working and leadership abilities
Self-motivation, able to work on your own initiative and under pressure
Practical use of Microsoft Office applications
What’s in it for you?
Competitive starting salary
34 days' annual leave which includes all public bank holidays, with option to buy/sell annual leave
Company pension scheme
Access to the flexible benefits and wellbeing support portal
Family-friendly policies
Discounts on retail, leisure, and entertainment
For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process.
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