Graduate Software Delivery

Student Loans Company • Darlington, SC

3d • $30,252 • Hybrid

About The Position

If you are a self-driven individual who is passionate about their career, keen to develop further, discover new ways of working and step out of their comfort zone then this is the role for you. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative and energising environment focused on delivering for customers whilst developing its people in the process. In software delivery we have a bias towards open-source technology, automation and continuous improvement to develop our micro-services across a distributed architecture. You will be working in the Providers team that is responsible for the services SLC delivers to the universities and colleges. This includes the systems that manage course data, confirmation of student attendance and management of bursaries. The systems are a key element in the student finance eco system. In this role you will work in an agile environment in a multi disciplined team where business systems analysts, software developers, system testers and product owners all work together to develop great products for our customers. You will support the delivery of key projects and initiatives within Software Delivery. As part of a 24-month rotational programme, you will gain exposure to critical business activities while developing core skills aligned to Developer, DevOps, System Test and Business Systems Analysis. Through structured learning modules and on-the-job experience, you will build technical knowledge, strengthen professional capabilities, and contribute to achieving business objectives. You will rotate through Developer, DevOps, System Test and Business Systems Analysis roles working closely with experienced colleagues, receiving mentorship, and actively participating in projects that drive value for the organisation.

Requirements

• Degree-level qualification in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering/Development at a 2.2 or higher, anticipated by Summer 2026 or gained within the last two years
• The ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues and customers by actively listening, delivering quality information timely
• manage, interpret, and use data to support decision making and drive effective outcomes
• use digital tools and technologies to communicate, access information, and solve problems
• identify, assess and manage risks to minimise potential impacts
• demonstrate readiness to new ways of working and remain effective in ambiguous situations while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Strong demonstrable skills in a software development language via education or experience
• Understanding of Agile methodology and ability to work in Agile environment via education or experience
• Good understanding of database concepts via education or experience
• Ability to produce high quality technical documents
• Adaptable and willingness to learn across multiple business areas

Nice To Haves

• Internship or placement experience
• Understanding or experience of Java, React, AWS Cloud technologies
• Familiarity with relational and non-relational databases, ideally SQL Server and MongoDB
• An understanding of Test-Driven Development
• An understanding of general UX principles
• An understanding of Application Security principles
• Ability to identify technical risks and contribute to mitigation strategies

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of key projects and initiatives within Software Delivery
• Gain exposure to critical business activities while developing core skills aligned to Developer, DevOps, System Test and Business Systems Analysis
• Build technical knowledge, strengthen professional capabilities, and contribute to achieving business objectives
• Rotate through Developer, DevOps, System Test and Business Systems Analysis roles working closely with experienced colleagues, receiving mentorship, and actively participating in projects that drive value for the organisation.

Benefits

• A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• SLC offer a blended working model which will typically be 2 days in the office and 3 days from home
• 28 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays
• Option to buy/sell annual leave
• Flexi-time and enhanced flexible working options available
• Option to join the Civil Service pension scheme
• Life insurance cover for 4 x annual salary
• Enhanced company sick pay and family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption
• Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, access to the Civil Service Sports and Leisure Club for discounted gym memberships, and an optional dental insurance scheme

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level