Manchester Software Engineering Graduate Programme 2027 - 2028

Programme overview

Role responsibilities

• Design and develop applications using coding skills.
• Help build and deliver technology solutions, from custom applications to full-scale platforms.
• Help clients realize technology ideas and explore new technologies.
• Identify security risks and help keep systems safe from cyber threats.

What you’ll need

• Be confident coding in at least one major programming language.
• Have a Computer Science, IT, or technology-related degree by the start date.
• Mathematics, science, or engineering graduates and candidates with a master’s may also be considered if they demonstrate strong coding skills.
• Successful candidates tend to have IT skills and application-building experience from studies, personal projects, or work.
• Communication, teamwork, flexibility, resilience, and a desire to learn are highlighted.

Training and development

• Core training includes skills such as GenAI and preparation for analyst work.
• Role-specific training may cover delivery lifecycle, technologies and platforms, programming languages, and developer tools.
• Training and project exposure may include cloud and technology platforms, project-based learning, and industry certifications.

Workplace and travel

• Employees are required to attend their assigned UK office at least three days per week and live within commuting distance.
• Project work may require travel to client sites.

Compensation

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

Benefits

• Benefits include annual leave, volunteering leave, a matched-contribution pension, discounted share purchase, and elective private medical insurance.
• Other listed benefits include life assurance, eye tests, flu vaccinations, fitness resources, wellbeing support, employee groups, and eligible parental leave.