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Graduate Software Engineer
Software Developer Graduate – Software Development
Salary Our starting salary is £34,000, plus a £2,000 welcome payment, an optional 20% salary advance, and an adaptable package of benefits tailored to your lifestyle.
About the Role
As a graduate, you’ll design and develop cutting-edge software, taking ownership of the entire product lifecycle—from design and development to integration. Your work will shape complex real-world systems designed to perform flawlessly, every single time.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop innovative software solutions
- Contribute to the entire product lifecycle, including development, integration, and deployment
- Ensure systems achieve high performance and reliability in real-world applications
- Work in a collaborative, intellectually stimulating environment with immediate responsibility
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Requirements
- A minimum 2:2 Bachelor’s degree in a subject related to software development, computer science, engineering, or a comparable technical field
- Applicants must meet security and export control compliance requirements—nationality and place of birth may restrict eligibility for some roles
Application Process
- Short online application
- Online assessment with interactive activities
- On-demand video interview
- Competency-based interview (virtual or in-person)
Benefits & Development
- World-class training and mentorship
- Flexible benefits package (pension scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, personal & professional development)
- Accelerated career growth—choose your specialisation and deepen expertise from day one
- Collaborative, inclusive culture with real responsibility and opportunities to thrive
- Adaptable programme length of 18–30 months to adjust to your lifestyle
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Why BAE Systems?
Graduates on our programme build a career by design: ✔ Non-rotational structure—specialise early and own your field ✔ Personalised pace of progress—develop at your own speed ✔ Innovation-driven culture where your work matters ✔ Supportive growth with mentors, training, and cutting-edge challenges
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