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What is the graduate program?
For details, please visit the web page which describes
this Program.
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Where are you based?
We’re recruiting for positions in both our
Staines and Chandlers Ford offices.
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How many vacancies do you have?
This varies from year to year, but currently we have
five vacancies across two divisions.
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What degrees are you recruiting from?
Any numerate degree, preferably with some software
development experience. We are primarily looking for a potential aptitude
for programming, rather than in-depth experience. Computer Science,
Engineering, Broadcast Engineering, Sciences, Maths, and Business IT
will all be considered.
Graduates with a conversion IT MSc, a relevant MSc,
or a PhD will also be considered.
The roles we are recruiting for require the development
of strong technical skills, whether in development or testing. Candidates
should therefore consider whether they have the skills and/or aptitude
for this kind of role before applying.
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What languages do you program in?
We’re not looking for experience in any particular
language but we have active projects in all the major programming languages:
C, C++, Java, PL/SQL, etc.
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What training will I get?
As part of the graduate program, you will attend
a number of our standard courses in the first month or so to give you
an introduction to the industry and the company. Additionally, in discussion
with your team leader and graduate coordinator, a suitable training
plan will be devised to enable you to attend the most appropriate internal
and external training courses. For example, if you’ve joined a
team where you will be using C++, and you don’t have much C++
experience, you may be sent on a C++ course. All graduates will regularly
spend a day together for more informal training sessions and presentations
on aspects of working for NDS. In addition to your formal training you
will receive a large amount of on-the-job training, as appropriate depending
upon the projects and tasks assigned to you.
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How do I apply?
If you are interested in applying for a place on
our graduate program, the first step is to complete the application
form.
When you have completed the form, please send
it to us by email.
The entire process is detailed on the Application Process page.
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When will I hear?
Once we have received your application, if we are
interested in taking it further, we will invite you to one of our stage
1 assessment sessions. We run these at various times throughout the
year.
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When will I start?
Our program runs for two years, with various possible
starting dates. We aim to group new graduate starters together and start
dates are likely to be in the late summer through early autumn of a
given year.
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When is the closing date for applications?
We have no set closing date although we advise applicants
to apply as soon as possible to give you the best chance of being considered.
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Can I send my CV?
We will only consider applications submitted using
our standard graduate program application form. As this form asks specific
questions, it ensures we have all the information we need to assess
whether an applicant meets our requirements. If you feel your CV provides
additional information, we are happy to accept it in addition to a completed
application form. We will not respond to applications submitted via
CV only.
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What is the dress code?
There is no specific dress code and our offices are
fairly informal—you can generally wear what you like. If, however,
you have a customer meeting or attend a client site you would be expected
to dress appropriately.
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Do you accept candidates requiring work permits?
We will consider candidates who require a work permit,
but we do have to work within Home Office guidelines.
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Do you accept students for placements or internships?
Yes. Please visit the web page which describes our UK Work Placement Program.
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How big are the teams/departments I’d be working for?
An individual development or testing team typically
has between 4 and 8 members. We don’t like our teams to become
too big and impersonal. However, a team never works in isolation and
you would deal with people in other teams in your department, as well
as people from other areas of the company. The departments you would
be joining have between 90 and 165 members and the R&D division
in the UK currently numbers 308 people.
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Will I get to work abroad?
The roles we are recruiting for are based in the
UK, and there is not usually any requirement to travel outside of the
UK. However, NDS has offices and customers worldwide, and there may
be occasional opportunities to visit these sites. In addition, some
parts of the organization travel and work abroad extensively, and it
may be possible to work in these areas at some point in your career.
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