Graduate Developer

K Creative; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology organization in Glasgow is seeking a Graduate Developer to join a 24-month Graduate Programme. The successful candidate will support digital transformation for police officers and staff, contributing to various projects in a hybrid role. A degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering is essential, alongside strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. This role offers competitive salary and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in Cyber Security and a desire to develop skills.
• Management Vetting required.

Responsibilities

• Support the provision of technology to officers and staff.
• Participate in various projects to transform services.
• Complete a Graduate Portfolio for personal development.
• Work collaboratively within an existing team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Degree in Software Engineering

Job description

Location

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

About the Company

Police Scotland's purpose is to improve the safety and wellbeing of people, places and communities. As part of the Digital Division, you can make a real difference by supporting the provision of technology to our officers and staff across the second largest police force in the UK. The team is delivering innovation and enabling technology through several projects to transform our services and move from 'doing digital' to 'being digital'. We believe our people are our most important asset and investing in them is fundamental to the success of introducing new and emerging digital solutions to our front‑line.

About the Role

We are looking for a suitable candidate to undertake a 24‑month Graduate Programme as a Developer. The programme offers digital graduates a fully immersive development journey with facilitated sessions, mentoring, and opportunities to develop business acumen. You will integrate within an existing team and be supported by a mentor, buddy, manager and programme SPOCs. You will complete a Graduate Portfolio capturing your personal development plan and objective setting for reflection and celebration of progress.

Applicants should have a strong interest in Cyber Security and a desire to develop their skills through a structured graduate programme. You will require Management Vetting. The role is hybrid, with 35 working hours per week, Monday‑Friday 9 am‑5 pm, and a flexi‑time policy is in operation.

Responsibilities

• Support the provision of technology to officers and staff.
• Participate in various projects to transform services.
• Complete a Graduate Portfolio for personal development.
• Work collaboratively within an existing team.

Qualifications

• Essential: Degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or Degree in Software Engineering.

Required Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong prioritisation and organisational skills with a customer‑focused approach.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to work under pressure as part of a team.
• Proven skills in team‑working and working on your own initiative.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with in‑house built enterprise systems spread across multi‑site physical and operational environments.

Salary & Working Hours

Grade 4 – Salary: £33,446.

35 working hours per week, Monday‑Friday 9 am‑5 pm. A flexi‑time policy is in operation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Police Scotland is committed to diversity and inclusivity.