Graduate Software Engineering / Analytics Consultant - Data & Insights

About The Role

At TPXimpact, we put an emphasis on investing in our graduates, training them from the ground up and giving them adequate experience in all aspects of analytics and software engineering. We recruit for attitude and train for skill.

Initial training will be based at our Data & Insights hub in Chesterfield, then following the initial 6-month probation period, successful candidates will be able to work from any of our UK hubs.

Starting with four weeks of 'Bootcamp', our new graduates will be trained in a combination of software engineering, DevOps and data analytics tools. 

Upon completing the Bootcamp, graduates will then be supported by experienced team members and be introduced to real-life client projects. 

Graduate Bootcamp

• Team building exercises

• An introduction to the company, what we do and what we strive to accomplish

• An introduction to software engineering, data engineering and visualisation tools, in addition to the relevant front-end tools required for the role

• Talks from experts in areas such as UX, data ethics, open and linked data and best practices, helping to shape you into a well-rounded consultant 

• A guide to active projects; including talks from the various teams on their different projects throughout the company

• Extensive hands-on training on key technologies used within the Data & Insights division 

• Case study - This requires graduates to pair up and solve a realistic problem in a proof-of-concept style. Existing TPXimpact employees will act as the customer and critique the work completed by the graduates. This is a fun task, designed to enhance your learning and combine what you have learned in a challenging environment

Essential attributes would include:

• Good interpersonal and client-facing skills 

• Creativity

• Curiosity 

• motivated/self-starters.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Interest in technology; specifically, data, data science, software engineering 

Desirable attributes would 

• Exposure to Analytics and Reporting Tools 

• Awareness of Agile and Scrum methodologies, as well as version control, continuous integration and delivery

• Experience with relational databases, graph databases or search indexes

• Knowledge of object oriented or functional programming

We will consider applicants from all backgrounds, however more desirable subjects include Software Engineering, Computer Science, Business, Maths, Science, Engineering or similar.

Why work at TPXimpact

• The opportunity to achieve impact in the public sector through your work

• Flexible working to help you function at your best

• We’re collaborative, and will readily give our time to help your development and invest in your training

• Everyone has a voice - inclusivity and respect are key to our culture

• A focus on well-being with access to a range of wellness activities and annual Fitness challenges

• An inclusive workplace with active advocacy networks for women, LGBTQI employees and people from ethnic minorities
  

Some of the benefits include:

• Starting Salary of £26,000

• 30 days holiday + Bank Holidays

• 2 charity volunteer days for causes that you are passionate about

• Working from home allowance

• Maternity/Paternity - 6 months Maternity Leave, 3 months Paternity Leave

• Life Assurance 

• Employer Pension Contribution of 5%

• Health Cash Plan

• Personal Learning & Development budget

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Access to equity in the business through a Share Incentive Plan

• Green incentive programmes including Electric Vehicle Leasing and the Cycle to Work Scheme

About TPXimpact 

TPXimpact transforms the organisations, services and systems that underpin society. We're here to deliver ambitious and sustainable digital outcomes that improve how individuals and society experience the world. And we recognise that data is a key asset in making this happen.

We help organisations become truly data-driven by offering a diverse set of services including:

• Data strategy, consulting and governance

• Data Engineering

• Open and Linked data

• Data Science and machine learning

• Data analytics and insights

• Data Managed services 

By working in the open in partnership with our clients, we not only ensure data is at the centre of the organisation but also build the capability of their teams, so work can continue without us in the longer term. Our focus is sustainable change, always delivered with a positive impact.

We’re an inclusive employer, and we care about diversity in our teams. Let us know in your application if you have accessibility requirements during the interview.