Graduate Software Consultant

Jobtailor; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Reading, United Kingdom, seeks a delivery-focused consultant to lead complex client projects and drive real business outcomes through technical solutions. You will apply programming and cloud skills to implement impactful results for clients.

Ideal candidates will have experience in multiple programming languages, DevOps or cloud platforms, strong communication, and a keen interest in AI-driven data solutions. The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• A STEM degree with at least 2:1 classification.
• Experience using two or more programming languages listed.
• Familiarity with DevOps or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with work management software (Atlassian, Monday.com, Asana).
• Strong communication and ability to meet deadlines.
• Interest in AI and data applications for clients.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex client projects that drive real business outcomes.
• Consulting delivery of billable services focused on client outcomes.
• Translate client requirements from implementation to outcome realisation.
• Apply technical knowledge to solve challenging problems.
• Support pre-sales by delivering demos to help win new business.
• Demonstrate strong communication to ensure delivery excellence on client projects.
• Develop rapport with clients and communicate with colleagues internally.
• Maintain understanding of business objectives behind projects.

Skills

Java

Python

JavaScript

C++

Matlab

Cloud platforms

DevOps

Education

STEM degree (2:1 minimum)

Tools

Atlassian

Monday.com

Asana

Job description

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex client projects that drive real business outcomes
• Consulting delivery of billable consulting services focused on client outcomes
• Establish client requirements and see them through from implementation to outcome realisation
• Apply technical knowledge to solve challenging problems
• Contribute to internal activities that improve processes, and undertake research and experimentation into emerging technologies
• Support pre-sales opportunities by delivering demos to help win new business
• Demonstrate strong communication skills to ensure delivery excellence on client projects
• Develop rapport with clients and communicate effectively with colleagues internally
• Maintain a clear understanding of the business objectives behind projects and programmes assigned

Requirements

• Experience using at least two of the following programming languages; Java, JavaScript, Python, C, C#, C++, and Matlab
• Experience of work management software (e.g., Atlassian, Monday.com, Asana)
• A relevant and strong degree within a STEM based subject, 2:1 minimum
• Experience with DevOps or Cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, Jenkins)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to deliver to strict deadlines
• An interest in AI and data, and how emerging technologies can be applied to solve client problems
• The passion to learn new skills and procedures in order to be an effective member of the team
• An awareness of stakeholder management and the commercial aspects of delivering consulting services
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured approach to tackling unfamiliar challenges
• Exposure to cloud or DevOps concepts through study, side projects or internships