Dartington House, Oxford x2 Graduate Software Developer – Graduate Recruitment Scheme, IT Services 2025 We have x2 exciting opportunities available for x2 Graduate Software Developers to join us on 30-month fixed term contracts. Our IT Services department is at the heart of the University’s digital transformation. We design, deliver, and support technology solutions that empower students, researchers, and staff to achieve excellence. Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong service culture, we enable the University to lead in its academic and research ambitions. What We Offer Working at the University of Oxford offers several exclusive benefits, such as:
1. 38 days of annual leave to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.
2. One of the most generous maternity and adoption leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full-pay leave, followed by additional statutory and unpaid leave options.
3. A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
4. An excellent contributory pension scheme.
5. Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
6. Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.
About the Role Designed for 2024 and 2025 graduates, this role offers a unique opportunity to receive on-the-job training and obtain relevant role specific accredited qualifications. You will be part of a dynamic and growing professional community, contributing to various projects that support the University’s evolving digital needs. In this role, you will learn to review software requirements and specifications to ensure functionality aligns with project goals. You will develop the skills necessary to design and build applications for non-complex projects and, with support, learn to implement software functionality that delivers expected results. As part of a DevOps team, you may also be involved in generating reports and monitoring cloud hosting metrics. Throughout the process, you will document application functionality appropriately and gradually take on responsibility for small enhancement projects. About You We are looking for enthusiastic graduates eager to develop their careers. You should have:
7. A degree (2:1 or above) in a relevant field, or equivalent qualification.
8. Experience of developing software in Microsoft technologies such as C#, JavaScript, Power Platform
9. Experience of cloud hosting in Azure is desirable
10. Logical and creative thinking skills
11. An excellent attention to detail and a thorough and organised approach
12. Comfortable working as part of a team
Application Process
13. A covering letter/supporting statement
14. Your CV
15. The details of two referees
The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 30 May. Interviews will take place on the week commencing 16 June, and will be held face-to-face in central Oxford.