Software Engineering Graduate 2027
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Job description
A two-year graduate programme at Ocado Group with four six-month rotations across technology teams such as Bot Software & Hardware, eCommerce, Fulfilment and Data. It is aimed at graduates starting a long-term career in technology.
At a glance
- Employment
- Temporary · Employee (employment agreement)
- Work mode
- Hybrid · Hatfield, United Kingdom · Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom · London, United Kingdom
- Languages
- English
What you'll do
- Rotate through multiple departments during the two year scheme in four different six-month placements
- Work in teams across the Ocado Group division, gaining knowledge and insight into the vast number of challenges
- Potentially work in Bot Software & Hardware, building next-generation bot systems and prototyping cutting-edge robotics solutions to enhance fleet reliability and performance
- Potentially work in eCommerce, powering the Ocado Smart Platform's global web and native mobile apps, delivering high-scale search, personalization, and seamless shopping experiences
- Potentially work in Fulfilment, developing low-latency control systems, warehouse management software, and high-performance GUIs that drive highly automated warehouses
- Potentially work in Data, driving cross-stream ML, data engineering, and advanced warehouse simulations to optimize control algorithms and test hardware before physical rollout
What we're looking for
- Candidates typically have degrees related to (but not limited to) Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, AI, Robotics, Machine Learning etc., but we consider candidates from a wide range of academic backgrounds
- Have a real passion for quality coding and cutting edge technology
- Be a logical thinker
- Embody a collaborative approach to projects
- Don't be afraid to think outside of the box
- This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Sponsorship and requires full right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme
Benefits
25 days annual leave (rising to 27 after 5 years), plus the option to buy more - and 30 days a year to work from anywhere in the world
Private Medical Insurance from your first month, wellbeing support through specialist apps and EAP, plus Income Protection and Life Assurance
- 22 weeks paid maternity/primary carer leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave
- Pension with employer matching up to 7%, share schemes (Sharesave & BAYE), and interest-free loans for train tickets
- Cycle to Work Scheme and free shuttle buses to/from Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City stations
- 15% off at Ocado.com with free delivery (starting in your first month)
How to get hired
- 1Online Application: Share your background and client-facing career ambitions
- 2Video Interview: Introduce yourself and showcase your communication skills
- 3Online Tests: Demonstrate your numerical and problem-solving abilities
- 4Assessment Centre: Collaborate with peers on real-world scenarios
Apply
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About Ocado Group
Ocado Group delivers innovative technology solutions powered by the latest advancements in automation, robotics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, catering to the online grocery and non-grocery distribution sectors. With over 20 years of experience in the online grocery industry and a portfolio of patented technologies, we strive to transform the economics and service standards of grocery ecommerce on a global scale.
Mission
To transform the economics and service standards of grocery ecommerce on a global scale.
Key facts
- Over 20 years of experience in the online grocery industry
- Portfolio of patented technologies
- A workplace culture that celebrates diversity, collaboration, and creativity
What they value
- Diversity
- Collaboration
- Creativity