Graduate Cyber Security Engineer - Nottingham

Microlise
Nottingham
2 days ago
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Are you a current university student looking for anexciting graduate opportunity in 2024?  Currently studyingComputer Science or any Numerate Subject? Passionate about startinga career that offers excellent training and mentoring, working withleading technologies?  We are looking for a tech-savvyindividual with an understanding of, and an appetite for, allthings Cyber Security. If you’ve got strong, analyticalinvestigation skills, with an understanding of attacker techniques,tactics and procedures, then we want to hear from you! Who arewe looking for:Passionate individuals who are excited aboutsoftware development, are eager to learn and who want to forge along-standing career with Microlise Predicted First or UpperSecond-Class Hons Degree in: Computer Science or any NumerateSubject - with programming skills such as C#, C++, or Java withknowledge of basic OO Concepts What’s in it for you:Over £2000worth of dedicated training Training in 30+ languages andframeworks including C#, .Net Core Microservices and Microsoft SQLServer Training in patterns, principles, and best practices ofsoftware development craftmanship Training in best practicesoftware development processes and techniques such as Lean, ExtremeProgramming and Agile Microsoft Certifications Visits to ourCustomer sites to experience how users are using ourproducts Why Microlise?When your groceries arrive at your dooror you sign for your online parcel, one or more of our software,telematics or proof-of-purchase solutions has probably been used.Our solutions deliver value to many of the UK’s leading groceryretailers and food logistics providers as well as to householdnames including JCB, Eddie Stobart, Carlsberg, Waitrose, andRoyal Mail.Proudly Midlands-based, Microlise has been operating forover thirty years, and recently became a Publicly Listed Companywith shares trading on the London Stock Exchange. Our growingbusiness is guided by our culture which drives the way we behave,the way we work, the way we connect with our customers, and the waywe support and develop our people.Full support and training toensure you are well equipped to succeed in your rolePrivate medicalinsurance with Vitality Health including rewards for members suchas: Free Amazon Prime, Apple Watch, discounted gym membership andmany more33 days holiday, including bank holidays, increasing yearon year to 38 days, then further increases with length ofserviceLife Assurance, 4 times your annual salary Free Costcomembership, 20% off EE mobile and line rental, and other discountswith Reward GatewayInvested in employee health and well-being withover 20 mental health first aiders in the business EmployeeAssistance Programmes Great staff extras: Easter eggs, yearly BBQ,Christmas gifts, annual staff awards and many more incentives FreeMicrolise Cresswell Racing Tickets, support British SuperbikesExecutive Box at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham Great Place to Work™certified – We have been recognised by the global authority onworkplace culture, so come be a part of our successBest Workplacein the UK™  for Development, Technology, Wellbeing andWomenRecruitment ProcessIf successful, we will be invitingcandidates to an assessment centre to carry out a number of shortgroup tasks. This will also give you the opportunity to meet withmembers of the Microlise Development Team and our currentGraduates, who were in exactly the same position as you last year,as well as learning more about us as a business and of course, moreabout the world of Software Engineering. RecruitmentAgenciesWhilst we make every effort to directly source candidatesfor our live roles, we do have a very small preferred supplier liston the occasion we may require additional support. We therefore donot accept speculative CVs and/or cold calls to our RecruitmentTeam or Hiring Managers. Any queries should be directedto  in the first instance.SalaryDescription: Starting at £27,000 per annumExact Location:Farrington Way, Nottingham, NG16 3AG

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