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Software Engineer - C, C++, C#

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Software Engineer
Job location: Cheltenham, UK (5 days onsite)
Description
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The Role
Our clients are looking for Software Engineers to join their team.
About You & The Role
Our clients are looking for a talented and motivated Software Engineer to join their growing team. In this role, you will focus on developing secure, high-performance software solutions and contributing to innovative projects in the cybersecurity space. While the primary focus is on hands-on development, problem-solving, and applied research, you may also take the lead on specific tasks or mentor peers.
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
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- Solid experience in software engineering with a strong understanding of secure coding principles.
- Comfortable working with low-level desktop development for Windows and Linux.
- Skilled in languages such as C, C++, C#, Python, and VueJS, with a willingness to learn new tools and technologies as projects demand.
- Enjoys digging into challenging problems, exploring new ideas, and learning through applied research.
- Able to take initiative and work independently while collaborating effectively within a small, close-knit team.
Some Things You'll Be Working On
- Designing and developing exciting new secure software projects.
- Collaborating closely with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Contributing to applied research initiatives to improve and evolve cybersecurity capabilities.
- Supporting and sharing knowledge across the team, including occasionally guiding junior team members.
- Solving complex technical problems and building secure, high-performance software.


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