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Graduate Consultant Software Engineer

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£45k/yr
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Graduate Consultant Software Engineer

Software Development Role for Graduates

  • Locations: London, Cambridge, Manchester
  • Salary: £45,000 + profit share

About the Role

The role is a permanent software developer position for:

  • Graduates
  • Soon-to-be graduates
  • Individuals without a degree but with proficient coding experience (Effective late 2026)

Key Responsibilities & Opportunities

As a software engineer at Softwire, you will:

  • Work within an inclusive, supportive team, solving real-world challenges for clients.
    • Possible focus areas: large-scale digital transformations or artificial intelligence.
  • Contribute to meaningful work that impacts businesses, people, and society.
  • Rotating between:
    • Project work (digital transformation, AI, etc.)
    • Structured training, fostering a long, fulfilling career in technology.

Graduate Training Timeline

Month 1

Software Engineering Induction

Equips you with essential skills for a professional digital engineer:

  • Coding fundamentals
  • Source control
  • Modern technology stacks Group Activity: Develop a software project (e.g., for not-for-profit organisations or Softwire). Guided by senior engineers and a dedicated mentor.

Months 2-15

Client Project Work

  • Join existing teams delivering real-world projects (in-house or with clients).
  • Operating in offices (or occasionally at client sites). Support Includes:
    • Access to colleagues/experts for guidance.
    • Peer code reviews accelerating skill development.
  • Optional Training: 3 months of part-time, off-project sessions (complemented by, if chosen, a Level 4 Apprenticeship). The Level 4 apprenticeship course spans 6 weeks over 12 months, covering:
    • System design & development methodologies
    • Additional technologies

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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme

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Month 16+

Career Growth & Specialisation

  • Paths include:
    • Project delivery leadership
    • Technology team oversight
    • Consultancy
    • Specialisation in areas like:
      • Design
      • Data science
      • Artificial intelligence

(Note: Many current senior staff joined as graduates.)

What We’re Looking For

Key Traits

  • Passion for impactful problem-solving: Delight in creating solutions that change industries, societies, and industries.
  • Co-coder and communicator: Able to bridge:
    • Technical teams
    • Non-technical stakeholders
    • Individuals with low digital literacy
  • Positive, collaborative mindset: Approaches development with:
    • Continuous self/team improvement
    • A focus on problem-reduction ('Yes can-do' attitude)

Technical Skills

  • Programming experience (reverse degree preference) required.
  • Any relevant technical knowledge is considered a bonus.

Benefits

  • Compensation:
    • Starting salary: £45,000
    • 50% profit share
  • Work-life balance:
    • 25 days annual leave; options to buy/sell days, plus charity days
  • Generous parental policies: Maternity, paternity, adoption leave
  • Employee reputation:
    • Consistently ranked among best UK workplaces
  • Wellness:
    • On-site gym (free), subsidised restaurant (London)
  • Enrichment:
    • Dedicated budget for internal entertainment/activities
    • Inclusive, diverse workplace culture
  • Extras:
    • Annual company holiday abroad

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Application Process

Timeline & Interview Notes

  • We respond within 2 working days at each stage.
  • Interviews are primarily remote and flexible scheduling via online booking.
  • Start dates: Typical opportunities in spring and autumn 2026.
  • Note: Allocations are allocation-first — apply early for preferred dates.

Pre-Registration

  • Applications will open in Summer 2026.
  • Register interest now to be notified.

Eligibility

  • Open to:
    • Graduates (or soon-to-be graduates)
    • Coders without degrees but proven experience

About Softwire

Mission & Habits-to-Highlight

  • “Solve customers’ business challenges through [technology and] intelligence.” (Recent projects include:**
    • Lessening Moorfields Eye Hospital/Deepmind AI’s impact on serious eye diseases.
    • BBC Live Events websites (e.g., Festival schedules, BBC Proms).
    • David Lloyd Leisure’s digital solutions.)

Culture: A diverse, inclusive, inspirational environment where employees can grow and thrive, evident in:

  • High retention rates.
  • Decade-long appearances on Best Companies to Work For lists.

Staff Engagement

  • Staff activities: Responsive budget-driven events, employee-driven decisions.

Key Facts

  • Start dates: Sept/Brkbr/Nov 2026
  • Salary & benefits: £45k + profit split
  • Who can apply: Any graduate, recent grad, or proficient coder without a degree. Open to apply after Summer 2026 (ahead of registration, pre-record interest)
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Skills

Software Development
Coding
Problem Solving
Teamwork
Communication
Mentoring
Digital Transformation
Artificial Intelligence

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

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