Graduate Software Engineer - C++

Who are BeyondTrust?

BeyondTrust is the worldwide leader in Privileged Access Management, offering the most seamless approach to preventing data breaches related to stolen credentials, misused privileges, and compromised remote access.

We are trusted by 20,000 customers, including half of the Fortune 100, and operate from 13 offices across 8 countries with 1,200 employees.

Recent awards include

Best Workplaces in Technology - Fortune Magazine 2021
Diversity in Tech Employer Award 2020 - WomenTech
Top Work Places 2021 - Atlanta Journal Constitution

Learn more at www.beyondtrust.com

Position Summary

Our Graduate Software Engineers (C++) play an integral part in our company’s product development process. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about starting on their career journey within software engineering, particularly with a focus on C++ development on cyber security product. If you’re interested in software engineering and are up for the challenge of providing end-to-end solutions to software security threats, then this is the place for you!

In your first few months with the business you will be exposed to diverse product teams and quickly become familiar with major software engineering principles, as well as DevOps and automation. Our programme is designed to give you all the software development knowledge and experience you need to forge a successful career in tech.

What will you be doing

• Contribute to development effort as a hands-on developer within your team.
• Pro-actively seek guidance from colleagues as required to ensure correct delivery and continual development of technical skills.
• Working with peers on code reviews and unit testing within departmental guidelines. Where no formal guidelines exist, work with peers to formulate and enforce such guidelines.
• Timely and accurate reporting of assigned work status as required, reporting risks and issues as they arise.
• Triage assigned software defects. Ensure that work on defect resolution does not impact on agreed product deliverables, reporting to Product Owner/Scrum Master where resolution will require renegotiation of deliverable dates for other tasks.
• Keep abreast of technology trends and how they apply to your area. Put forward suggestions for improvement to development processes or tools where applicable.

Ideal candidate looks like

• You’re a graduate or upcoming graduate in Software Engineering/Computer Science, or related degree.
• You will have an awareness of Java
• Passionate about technology and / or cyber security
• Awareness of the SDLC and Agile methodologies
• A fast learner and collaborative team player
• Analytical problem solver
• Inquisitive, not afraid to ask questions.
• Good communication skills enabling positive collaboration with functions outside development.
• Understanding of formal software development methodologies.
• Good understanding of principles, theories, practices and techniques for delivering software development projects.

What about the Perks?

• Remote-first role
• True flexibility with managers who trust you to work in the way most productive to you
• Encouraged to attend tech events and conferences
• Education reimbursement – you are encouraged to learn new skills/certs/courses and will be paid to do so
• Regular hackathons/lunch & learns/social events
• Wellbeing events such as yoga/meditation/home workouts
• 25 days’ holiday which increases with length of service
• Competitive pension scheme
• Vitality Private Healthcare for you and family – One of the best products on the market offering 24/7 private GP, Mental Health support, Physiotherapy and more (including a heavily discounted Apple Watch)
• Life Insurance that covers 4x your salary.
• Income Protection if you are unable to work due to ill health

Why Join BeyondTrust?

A healthy and motivated workforce goes hand-in-hand with the success of the company and the happiness of our customers. So why wouldn’t we give you the flexibility, perks and career confidence that you need to get the job done?

As a member of the BT Team we trust and empower you to be the best version of yourself whether that means working in your Spider-Man costume from home or coding whilst feeding the kids porridge!

We want you to feel at home in the BT family. That means diversity and inclusion isn’t just a policy to us. We recognise amazing talent doesn’t come in "one size fits all". Our team collaboration extends from Singapore to Nova Scotia and everywhere in between with inspiring women in leadership roles everywhere you look.

We also want to give you the opportunity to constantly evolve (shout out to the Pokémon fans). If you want to learn a new skill or improve the way the team works, your voice will be heard. Our education reimbursement plan is available to you the day you start. Hackathons and self-improvement workshops are always there for you to get involved in. Progression routes are clear for those who want it, so don’t expect to be in the same position 2 years from now.

Are you ready to take your career above and beyond?

A Note on Covid-19

It’s paramount that you feel safe and secure throughout our hiring process and, if successful, as you onboard into the business. All of our interviews are taking place virtually over Microsoft Teams or Zoom and we are onboarding all-new global hires on a remote basis.

We understand that the world of work is evolving and we are a company that prides itself on our adaptability and ability to provide an inclusive and flexible environment that embraces all team members regardless of whether they are based in one of our offices or at home.

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