Software Engineering Graduate London 2024

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. British Heart Foundation (BHF) funds 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 continuing to invest 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 Software Engineering Graduate Programme

As one of our Software Engineering Graduates you’ll be responsible for designing and developing software for several different projects and activities in the technology directorate.

You’ll work on the full stack of technologies used to deliver solutions for our large-scale improvement projects as well as enhancements to ongoing initiatives.

This is a permanent role with the first 24-months being a graduate development programme.

What we’re looking for

You’ll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• 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
• Able to prioritise competing tasks and balance multiple deadlines
• Able to adapt to changing environments
• Able to 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
• Demonstrates 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.

What we can 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.
• You’ll work on specific projects and business-as-usual activities in technology operations, engagement, and delivery.
• You’ll develop software including technical analysis, coding, and unit testing
• This role will allow you to collaborate with business analysts, product owners and testers within an Agile Scrum Methodology to deliver application enhancements
• An understanding to adopt good coding practices and design patterns
• Able to use the devOps pipeline for software delivery
• Become a pro-active team member, playing a full part in agile meetings, and shared and individual learning events
• You’ll be able to 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 our London office.

At the BHF we believe in the power of being together, so our colleagues on blended contracts can expect to spend some time in their office, at least one day each week, on average. 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 will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.

Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.

EDI statement

We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make 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.

Overview of the recruitment process

We’ll be working with two Recruitment partners to support us recruit to these graduate schemes.

EmployAbility - A leading force for a truly disability-inclusive workplace. EmployAbility empowers companies to put inclusion and belonging at the heart of their culture and empower talented neurodivergent and disabled graduates to build the careers they deserve and ensure experienced employees can flourish and progress.

If you have a disability, neurodivergence, mental health or other long term health condition, please apply via EmployAbility using the link below. EmployAbility will support you with any adjustment requirements that you might need in the recruitment process and workplace, should you be successful.

Diversifying - Passionate about challenging the status quo, Diversifying provide fairer employment opportunities and only work with employers who understand the value of a diverse workforce, helping job seekers to find roles within organisations that truly celebrate difference.

To apply for this opportunity, you’ll need to visit and apply via one of our partners, links provided below, and complete the online application. You'll need to fill in an online form, upload your CV, and answering a number of questions.

For those successful following the first stage interview screening, there will be an assessment centre in our London Office, full details of this assessment centre will be provided in advance and will incorporate an interview, presentation and task. Assessment centres will take place on Friday 22nd March 2024.

Diversifying and 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.

By submitting your application, you are consenting to sharing your data with the BHF’s recruitment partners, Diversifying and EmployAbility, solely for recruitment purposes in relation to your application for roles within BHF.

Protecting your personal data is of the utmost importance to us and we take this responsibility very seriously. Any information obtained by us, and our recruitment partners is held and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is stored securely.

Please note you’ll not be able to apply for this role via our careers site. You’ll need to visit one of our recruitment partners, EmployAbility or Diversifying, via the links above, to formally apply to this scheme.