Edinburgh Software Engineering Graduate Programme 2027 - 2028

Programme overview

Programme work

• Help build technology solutions, including applications and platforms.
• Design and develop applications using coding skills.
• Identify and help address security risks to protect systems.
• Work on real client challenges with support from experienced teams.

Entry requirements

• Be a confident coder in at least one major programming language.
• Have a Computer Science, IT or technology-related degree by the time the programme starts.
• Maths, Science or Engineering graduates, or candidates with a Master's, may also be considered if they demonstrate strong coding skills.
• Strong IT skills and application design or development experience may come from study, personal projects or past work.

Candidate profile

• The programme values a passion for technology and a desire to keep learning.
• Successful candidates tend to show flexibility, resilience, communication and teamwork skills.
• Confidence presenting ideas is valued.

Training and development

• Core and role-specific training may cover delivery lifecycles, technologies, platforms, programming languages and developer tools.
• Participants may have access to cloud and technology platform certifications and specialist training, depending on project role.

Compensation

• Starting salary is £36,400 per year, plus a £7,200 signing bonus subject to terms.

Benefits

• Benefits include annual leave, pension matching, discounted share purchase, optional private medical insurance, life assurance and employee support resources.
• Other benefits include volunteering leave, fitness discounts, employee societies and enhanced parental leave, subject to terms.

Workplace

• The description says participants are required to be in their assigned office for at least three days per week and must live within commuting distance.
• The provided description ends before the full workplace and project-work details.