Software Development - Placement Year

Overview

MINI Plant Oxford - Software Development Internship - 13-Month Placement (July 2026)

The Alerting team are responsible for the development and operations of the AlertNow application across the BMW global network.

What awaits you?

• You will help to design, build and roll out IT solutions as part of the IT DEV/OPs Feature Team.
• The key to this role is using the agile working model, which is being able to establish business requirements and then translate them into an IT solution, whilst making sure that the resulting application helps the business to achieve its targets.
• You will also document, train and where necessary support already deployed applications.
• Liaise with customers and project stakeholders to determine requirements including arranging appropriate meetings and workshops.
• Capture and interpret business requirements in user stories to derive tasks for delivery.

What should you bring along?

• The candidate should be studying an IT, Business or Engineering related degree working towards a 2:2 or higher.
• Development with C#, ASP, PL/SQL, Oracle SQL, Crystal reports, PowerBI and other development tools

What can you look forward to?

• Great Pay - A competitive annual salary of £25,250, 26 days holiday per annum (pro rata to your contract) and an attractive pension scheme.
• Rewarding Work-Life Balance - Contracted working hours are 37 hours a week, with a half day on a Friday, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.
• Exciting Additional Benefits - You will have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits, including an on-site gym, a subsidised on-site restaurant and access to our Advantages scheme which gives you a range of offers and discounts.

What do you need to do now?

If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process include online testing, an in-person assessment centre and then a virtual interview with the hiring manager.

Please note

To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies, for a minimum of 6 months, after completion of this placement. You must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK.

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of disability, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sex or sexual orientation.

At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants.

Closing date for applications

Friday 31st October 2025