BMW UK, Financial Services, Farnborough - Digital Development Software Engineer Placement

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More than 90% of automotive innovations are based on electronics and software. That’s why creative freedom and lateral thinking are so important in the pursuit of truly novel solutions. And that’s why our experts will treat you as part of the team from day one, encourage you to bring your own ideas to the table – and give you the opportunity to really show what you can do.

Summit ONE in Farnborough is home to the National Sales Company for the BMW Group in the UK, as well as BMW Group Financial Services which offers retailers, corporate and private customers a range of customised financial services. Alphabet (GB) Ltd. as a leading provider of Business Mobility Services is also located in Farnborough. 

Within our self-contained campus, we offer a modern way of working with an empowering office culture, some aspects of which include:

• Our work persona shift – being yourself is effortless and so increases efficiency.
• Flexible working hours - working flexibly improves mental perspective and increases sustained productivity. This means our leaders maintain balance, not burnout, through focusing on output, not attendance.
• The opportunity to get involved with our continued support to our house charity with a variety of fundraising events throughout the year.
• Throughout our offices there are open creative spaces which hold facilities such as table-tennis tables to encourage innovation and employee engagement

BMW UK, Financial Services, Farnborough – Digital Development Software Engineer - 13 Month Placement  (July 2025)

The BMW Financial Services Digital team are focused on developing systems and solutions for our customers to help them buy a car or motorbike online with finance easily. With Agile at our heart we work as a project team to build services as MVP to later continuously improve and enhance them. The department prides itself on being business focused but with technical knowledge and experience.

What awaits you?

• Supporting project portfolio and resource planning
• Support Digital team to develop and shape future digital systems.
• Liaise with counterparts within the sales company.
• Conduct stakeholder meetings.
• Manage communications to the Retailer network on Digital activity.
• Own Digital support material, guides, videos etc.
• Monitor competitor’s activity and market/industry developments.
• Work with development teams and testing of new functionality.
• Conduct analysis of data.
• Managing Customer support queries and escalating if required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be working towards a BSc Computer Science degree or similar and predicted to graduate with a 2:2.
• Confident user of SQL, Java and API’s (application programming interfaces).
• Able to demonstrate an interest/experience with coding or programming, although this is not a pure coding role.
• An innovative and entrepreneurial mind-set with the ability to problem solve and find solutions. 
• Strong commercial acumen and able to build relationships.
• Able to demonstrate keen interest in data, numbers and new technologies.
• Qualification in Business either at A-Level or part of degree preferred.

Why choose us?

·    Great Pay – A competitive annual salary of £23.700, 27 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.

·    Rewarding Work-Life Balance – Contracted working hours are 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.

·    Exciting Additional Benefits – You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, including a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts.

 What do you need to do now?

If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process could include: online testing, video interview and then a face to face, telephone or virtual interview with the hiring manager. This may be in the form of an assessment centre.

Please note:

We operate rolling recruitment, this means we may close the application window earlier than identified, if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Once you make your application you will be automatically sent cognitive tests (via Eligo) for completion before we have had the opportunity to determine your eligibility for the role. Please be aware that if you complete the tests and you are not eligible your application will not be processed any further. If you need support in undertaking the tests please email us at FutureTalentRecruitment@bmwgroup.com.

To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies, for a minimum of 6 months, after completion of this placement. You must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK.  

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of disability, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sex or sexual orientation.

Closing date for applications:   Saturday 30th November 2024

Any further questions? Email us on FutureTalentRecruitment@bmwgroup.com