Software Engineer Leeds Graduate August 2023

Software Engineer - get the career you want at RSM

Our National Technology early careers programme will give you all the skills and support you need to unlock a future that’s packed with opportunities and new experiences. You’ll enjoy a fast-tracked business technology career that recognises your potential and rewards your ambition.

When you join our team, you’ll enjoy a powerful combination of on-the-job learning and structured training – not to mention an impressive client list to work with. You’ll discover a culture that nurtures individuality and an environment where everyone is supported to reach their potential. With us, you’ll always be moving forward.

What does our team do?

National Technology is an internal service team whose purpose is to deliver and manage the IT, Data and Digital solutions to support RSM’s ambitious growth plans as well as day-to-day operations. RSM recognises the strategic importance of IT and Digital to the future of the business and is investing in IT and digital skills to better serve the needs of our clients and people. We also use agile methodologies to manage our many and varied projects. The projects and initiatives under way in National Technology include:

• Cloud migration
• Modern workplace solutions
• Enterprise data platform design & build
• Advanced data analytics & data science
• Bespoke .NET and Java software development to serve the digital needs of our clients
• Automating our core business processes
• Adoption of the latest cyber security technology

Within national technology, the Software Team is responsible for developing web applications across the firm. We are made up of 3-4 project teams ranging from developing small, ad-hoc applications to large, enterprise solutions. We encourage fluidity so you will work on a wide variety of different projects that will challenge and stretch you and, ultimately, further your career.

What can you expect?

At RSM, you’ll be a key member of our team from day one. You’ll get involved in critical business technology projects and support very quickly, though always with guidance and support as you begin your career in digital technology. The range of technology solutions you’ll be exposed to will help you kick-start your career. And you will receive support, coaching and development in key business skills such as team working, report-writing and communicating with impact.

Our culture is supportive and collegiate, and you will find that grade matters less than the desire to roll your sleeves up and become part of the team. Our values of teamwork, integrity, respect, excellence, and stewardship are precious to us and flow through how national technology works – as they do through the rest of the firm.

You’ll have your own mentor and a wealth of knowledge and experience in the team to tap into, as well as a number of courses available to widen your skills. You’ll also have the latest versions of our tools at your fingertips. We believe in collaboration and we work together to deliver the very best IT solutions and systems. This means that your opinions are valued; you are actively encouraged to speak up and share your thoughts and ideas.

You’ll be able to tailor your work, and ultimately your career, to your interests. Say you’re fascinated by mobile technologies. If another team is working on a project involving mobile and you want to get involved, we’ll get you involved.

What we look for

We’re on the lookout for individuals from all backgrounds who are motivated to bring a relevant school and/or university education to start a career working with digital technology within a professional services environment. Those who thrive with RSM in national technology early careers role will have an innate interest in digital technology and how it is driving change in business and the wider economy. You will be hungry to develop your skills in one or more areas within our department such as IT infrastructure, software development, technology delivery or data analytics. You will be comfortable working in a hybrid environment where physical face time with your team is valued, but so is the ability to work autonomously from home or from your nearest RSM office (as preferred). You will relish teamwork, and the sense of collective achievement in getting the job done together. And you will have a strong desire to deliver excellence, to be the best that you can be in all situations and on projects large and small.

If that sounds like you, we know you’ll enjoy being part of our team.

Flexible working

At RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilities alongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.

Diversity and inclusion at RSM

At RSM, inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We have an authentic focus on intentional inclusion, enabling our people to feel they can bring their whole self to work and ensuring everyone feels supported, respected and confident to make a valuable contribution.

To find out more, please visit our diversity and inclusion page on our careers website.

Our recruitment process

Please note, for those who perform well throughout our assessment process, should your first preference be unavailable, you could potentially be offered a role in another location or department. This would always be discussed with you in this instance.

RSM will only take one application into consideration per recruitment cycle. We do not accept multiple applications to different vacancies.

Entry requirements

At RSM, we don't just look for good exam results. We think passion, personality and originality are just as important.

You will need:

• Five or more GCSEs at grade C or above (included at least a B in Maths and English Language) and a minimum of a 2:1 expected or obtained in your degree with a keen and proven interest in IT.
• 112 UCAS points across 3 A Levels or an equivalent level 3 qualification, or 104 UCAS points across 4 Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers or Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level);
• A predicted/obtained honours degree.

You’ll need to be comfortable working under pressure and communicating with staff at all levels. Technically, you should have a working knowledge of:

• C# (or similar e.g. Java)
• ASP.NET (or equivalent)
• SQL Server (or any other DBMS)

Please note, RSM does not accept General Studies, AS levels or the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).