We offer lots of support and a structured learning plan to ensure you gain all the skills you need to succeed with us.

So, what will your placement year look like?

• We will kickstart the scheme with an initial three-week business induction and coding boot camp. You’ll get to understand Pinewood’s wider business, meet key people, and bring yourself up to speed on the technologies we use.
• You will spend 12 months working in one of our talented development teams, where you’ll have continuous guidance from your mentor and you’ll help to create innovative software for our customers.
• You’ll undertake regular technical workshops including JavaScript, debugging, unit testing & SQL.
• You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of an entire project from design to release, as well as the chance to take part in extra projects to build your knowledge in other areas such as UX.

During your placement year with Pinewood, you’ll have the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained from university to real-life scenarios. You’ll be exposed to the full software development life-cycle, and you’ll acquire important workplace skills that will support your professional development.

You can also look forward to:

• Continuous support from a dedicated mentor throughout your placement year
• An opportunity to work on meaningful projects that will make a direct impact on our business, and that of our customers
• The chance to earn a graduate offer! We want students to develop a long-term career with us as opposed to joining us for just 12 months, so successful placement students can expect a graduate offer after completing their final year of university
• The opportunity to work on a flexible contract during your final year
• Flexible hybrid working
• A competitive salary of £18,000 per annum
• 25 days holiday
• Free access to our onsite gym
• Access to Pluralsight
• Regular social events

We don’t expect our placement students to know everything. We look for those with a passion for technology and programming, a strong team ethic, and solid communication skills. As long as you have a genuine desire to learn and develop your skillset, we want to support you in achieving your goals. You will also need:

• To be a 2^nd year university student studying Computer Science or something similar
• Strong problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset
• A keen interest in software and technology that goes beyond your academic study
• A positive, enthusiastic attitude to learning and a desire to develop your personal and professional skills

Pinewood Technologies PLC was established in 1981, with our head office based in Birmingham, UK. We offer a cloud-based Dealership Management System for retailers in the global automotive sector. Our DMS allows automotive retailers to work more efficiently and assists them with providing a high standard of customer service, resulting in higher profits. Our system is also complemented by a range of integrated mobile apps which helps to further digitalise processes within the motor dealership. Our customers represent over 50 major automotive brands, with over 30,000 people using our DMS on a daily basis in the UK, the Nordics, South Africa, Asia Pacific, and various countries across Europe.

1. Apply!
2. 1st stage video interview
3. Onsite assessment centre
4. Final interview

We offer lots of support and a structured learning plan to ensure you gain all the skills you need to succeed with us. So, what will your placement year look like?

• We will kickstart the scheme with an initial settling-in period including a business induction and coding boot camp. You’ll get to understand Pinewood’s wider business, meet key people, and bring yourself up to speed on the technologies we use.
• You will spend 12 months working in our talented UX team, where you’ll have continuous guidance from your mentor and you’ll help to further improve our products from a user experience perspective.
• You’ll undertake regular technical workshops and have access to Pluralsight to support your ongoing training.
• You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of an entire project from design to release

During your placement year with Pinewood, you’ll have the opportunity to apply the knowledge gained from university to real-life scenarios. Working within a team of UX professionals you’ll get exposure to a wide variety of digital projects and will help enhance the user experience across our products and brands. You can also look forward to:

• Continuous support from a dedicated mentor throughout your placement year.
• An opportunity to work on meaningful projects that will make a direct impact on our business, and that of our customers.
• The chance to earn a graduate offer! We want students to develop long-term careers with us, as opposed to joining us for just 12 months. Successful placement students can expect a graduate offer after completing their final year of university.
• The opportunity to work on a flexible contract during your final year.
• Flexible hybrid working
• A competitive salary of £18,000 per annum
• 25 days holiday
• Free access to our onsite gym
• Access to Pluralsight
• Regular social events

We don’t expect our placement students to know everything. We look for those with a passion for design and technology, a strong team ethic, and solid communication skills. As long as you have a genuine desire to learn and develop your skillset, we want to support you in achieving your goals.

You will also need:

• To be a 2nd-year University student studying Digital Media, Computer Science, Software Development, or something similar.
• A genuine interest in working on front-end development and a passion for design.
• Problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset.
• Self-starter with a positive can-do attitude

Pinewood is a growing software business, that offers a cloud-based Dealership Management System for retailers in the automotive sector. Our DMS lets automotive retailers work more efficiently and enables them to provide better customer service- which results in a higher profit for the retailers. Our system is complemented by a range of integrated apps such as Tech+ for workshop technicians.

Our customers represent over 50 major automotive brands and operate in over 1000 retail locations. We are a global leader in our industry, and a Microsoft Gold Partner.

Click here to learn more about our Development careers.

1. Apply!
2. 1st stage video interview
3. Onsite assessment center
4. Final interview

We offer lots of support and a structured learning plan to ensure you gain all the skills you need to succeed with us. So, what will your graduate scheme look like?

• We will kickstart the scheme with an initial settling-in period including a business induction and coding boot camp. You’ll get to understand Pinewood’s wider business, meet key people, and bring yourself up to speed on the technologies we use.
• You’ll have a structured learning checklist to guide you through the graduate scheme which will assist you in monitoring your progress and ensure you are reaching your goals.
• You’ll receive on-the-job training, peer-to-peer learning, and you’ll have continuous support from a dedicated mentor.
• You’ll also have access to Pluralsight.

• Continuous support and regular one-to-one meetings with a dedicated mentor.
• An opportunity to work on meaningful projects that will make a direct impact on our business, and that of our customers.
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• Long-term progression opportunities and career planning. Upon successful completion of the graduate scheme, our graduates can expect a promotion to Software Developer.
• £30,000 per annum starting salary + £2k bonus
• 25 days holiday + all UK bank holidays
• Flexible hybrid working
• Company discounts
• Vehicle discount scheme
• Free access to our onsite gym
• Access to Pluralsight
• Regular social events
• Employee recognition and awards

We don’t expect our graduates to know everything. We look for those with a passion for technology and programming, a strong team ethic, and solid communication skills. If you are passionate about software development, and you have a genuine desire to learn and develop your skillset, we want to support you in achieving your goals.

We also look for:

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Development or something similar at a 2:1 or above.
• An analytical mindset with solid problem-solving skills.
• A positive can-do attitude, as well as the motivation to work hard and build upon your current skillset.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team. There will be an element of remote working with this role, so having the ability to keep yourself motivated and on-track is essential.
• Any previous commercial experience, either via a placement or internship, is beneficial but not a necessity

Pinewood Technologies PLC was established in 1981, with our head office based in Birmingham, UK. We offer a cloud-based Dealership Management System for retailers in the global automotive sector. Our DMS allows automotive retailers to work more efficiently and assists them with providing a high standard of customer service, resulting in higher profits. Our system is also
complemented by a range of integrated mobile apps which helps to further digitalise processes within the motor dealership. Our customers represent over 50 major automotive brands, with over 30,000 people using our DMS on a daily basis in the UK, the Nordics, South Africa, Asia Pacific, and various countries across Europe.

1. Apply!
2. 1st stage video interview
3. Onsite assessment center
4. Final interview

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing our enterprise-level software system primarily using C#, .NET, Razor, Web API, SQL Server, as well as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritise requirements.
• Writing and maintaining high-quality, reusable, and efficient code.
• Troubleshooting and debugging.
• Taking responsibility for tasks assigned to you and leading these projects from a technical and delivery perspective.
• Participating in regular grooming sessions and showcasing your work during reviews.
• Mentoring more junior developers and providing guidance where needed.

As a Software Developer at Pinewood, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a talented and supportive team of professionals who are committed to excellence in development. You can expect to work on exciting projects that make a real impact on our customers, and an opportunity to develop yourself professionally, with ongoing training, and career progression opportunities.

Other benefits include:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 5% stakeholder bonus scheme.
• Hybrid working – 2 days in the office per week.
• 25 days holiday + all UK bank holidays.
• Ongoing training & professional development.
• Access to Pluralsight.
• Free access to onsite gym.
• Regular social events.
• Employee recognition and awards

Pinewood has a big development team, so cross-team collaboration will be a part of your day-to-day job. The ideal person for this role will be a confident communicator and an active member of the team. We look for curious people, that ask questions, and have a desire to learn and develop themselves long term.

You will also need experience in the following technical areas:

• C#
• HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• .NET/ .NET Core
• Database development – you will be comfortable with writing queries, performance optimization, table design, stored procedures, T-SQL

We also look for:

• Azure DevOps/ TFS/ any source control provider
• SQL Server
• Visual Studio
• Experience with Agile frameworks

Pinewood Technologies was established in 1981 with its head office based in Birmingham, UK.

We offer a cloud-based Dealership Management System for retailers in the automotive sector globally. Our DMS lets automotive retailers work more efficiently and enables them to provide better customer service – which results in a higher profit for the retailers. Our system is complemented by a range of integrated mobile apps that help further digitalize processes within the motor dealership. Our customers represent over 50 major automotive brands, with over 30,000 people using our DMS every day in the UK, Nordics, South Africa, Asia Pacific, and various countries across Europe.

1. Apply!
2. Phone chat so we can understand each other better (non-technical)
3. Technical task
4. Final video interview

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing our enterprise-level software system primarily using C#, .NET, Razor, Web API, SQL Server, as well as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritise requirements.
• Writing and maintaining high-quality, reusable, and efficient code.
• Troubleshooting and debugging.
• Taking responsibility for tasks assigned to you and leading these projects from a technical and delivery perspective.
• Participating in regular grooming sessions and showcasing your work during reviews.
• Leading and mentoring more junior developers, being responsible for their 1-2-1s, and supporting their career development

As a Software Developer at Pinewood, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a talented and supportive team of professionals who are committed to excellence in development. You can expect to work on exciting projects that make a real impact on our customers, and an opportunity to develop yourself professionally, with ongoing training, and career progression opportunities.

Other benefits include:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• 5% stakeholder bonus scheme.
• £5K car allowance.
• Private pension- employer matched to 6%.
• Private medical cover & life assurance.
• Hybrid working- 2 days in the office per week.
• 25 days holiday + all UK bank holidays.
• Ongoing training & professional development.
• Access to Pluralsight.
• Free access to onsite gym.
• Regular social events.
• Employee recognition and awards.

The ideal person for this position will be an effective communicator and possess a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Microsoft development setting. You will need strong problem-solving skills and have a genuine passion for creating web solutions and seeing their adoption by end-users.

You will also need experience in the following technical areas:

• C#
• HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• .NET/ .NET Core
• Database development- you will be comfortable writing queries, performance optimization, table design, stored procedures, T-SQL

We also look for:

• Azure DevOps/ TFS/ any source control provider
• SQL Server
• Visual Studio
• Experience with Agile frameworks

Pinewood has a big development team, so cross-team collaboration will be a part of your day-to-day job. Communication is key, and we look for those who are curious, ask questions, and are not afraid to challenge the status quo. You will be an active team member, with a passion for leading and motivating more junior developers.

Pinewood Technologies PLC was established in 1981 with its head office based in Birmingham, UK.

We offer a cloud-based Dealership Management System for retailers in the automotive sector globally. Our DMS lets automotive retailers work more efficiently and enables them to provide better customer service – which results in a higher profit for the retailers.

Our system is complemented by a range of integrated mobile apps which help further digitalize processes within the motor dealership. Our customers represent over 50 major automotive brands, with over 30,000 people using our DMS every day in the UK, Nordics, South Africa, Asia Pacific, and various countries across Europe.

Click here to learn more about our Development careers.

1. Apply!
2. Phone chat so we can understand each other better (non-technical)
3. Technical task
4. Final video interview