Graduate Software Consultant - Hybrid Working

Automation Consultants Ltd; Reading; Presencial; GBP 30.000 - 35.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

33 days holiday

Private Healthcare

Dental insurance

Maternity & Paternity plans

Pension Scheme

Flexible working hours

Electric Car Scheme

Cycle to Work

Descripción de la vacante

Automation Consultants in Reading is seeking a versatile consultant to deliver complex client projects, including transformation programmes and technology modernisation. You will apply broad technical knowledge, work with cross-functional teams, and drive outcomes from inception to realisation.

The role demands problem-solving skills, a quick learner, and strong communication. Join a dynamic team offering ongoing training and a supportive environment.

Formación

• Experience using at least two of the following programming languages; Java, JavaScript, Python, C, C#, C++, and Matlab
• A STEM degree with a 2:1 minimum
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to deliver to strict deadlines
• The passion to learn new skills and procedures to be an effective team member
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach to unfamiliar challenges

Responsabilidades

• Delivers billable consulting services focused on client outcomes.
• Establishes client requirements and sees them through from implementation to outcome realisation, contributing across the full project life cycle.
• Applies technical knowledge to solve challenging problems, building functional and solution-design skills through hands-on implementation.
• Contributes to internal activities that improve processes and undertakes research into emerging technologies.
• As knowledge grows, supports pre-sales opportunities, such as delivering demos, to help win new business.

Conocimientos

Java

JavaScript

Python

C

C#

C++

Matlab

Educación

STEM degree 2:1 minimum

Herramientas

Atlassian

AWS

Jenkins

Monday.com

Asana

Descripción del empleo

Your mission

The Role

Working as part of our highly skilled consultancy team, you will deliver complex client projects that drive real business outcomes. This can include transformation programmes, technology modernisation and optimisation, and ways of working overhauls, alongside internal projects that strengthen our own capabilities.

This is a diverse, fast-paced role that calls for broad technical knowledge, strong problem-solving, and the ability to pick up new skills quickly.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Consulting Delivery

• Delivers billable consulting services focused on client outcomes.
• Establishes client requirements and sees them through from implementation to outcome realisation, contributing across the full project life cycle.
• Applies technical knowledge to solve challenging problems, building functional and solution-design skills through hands‑on implementation.
• Contributes to internal activities that improve our processes, and undertakes research and experimentation into emerging technologies.
• As knowledge grows, supports pre‑sales opportunities – such as delivering demos – to help win new business.

Communication and Client Relationships

• Demonstrates strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to ensure delivery excellence on client projects.
• Asks the right questions to understand what a client needs, and builds rapport with clients and colleagues.
• Develops client‑relationship and expectation‑management skills by working independently with clients.
• Communicates effectively with colleagues internally.
• Maintains a clear understanding of the business objectives behind the projects and programmes they are assigned to.
• Demonstrates influence towards positive outcomes, both internally and with clients.

Your profile

Qualifications and Skills:

Essential

• Experience using at least two of the following programming languages; Java, JavaScript, Python, C, C#, C++, and Matlab
• A relevant and strong degree within a STEM based subject, 2:1 minimum.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to deliver to strict deadlines.
• The passion to learn new skills and procedures in order to be an effective member of the team.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a structured approach to tackling unfamiliar challenges.

Nice to have

• Experience of work management software (e.g., Atlassian, Monday.com, Asana)
• Experience with DevOps or Cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, Jenkins)
• An interest in AI and data, and how emerging technologies can be applied to solve client problems.
• An awareness of stakeholder management and the commercial aspects of delivering consulting services.
• Exposure to cloud or DevOps concepts through study, side projects or internships.

Why us?

We know that here at Automation Consultants, our team members are the best in the industry. So, we do everything we can to take care of them. We offer ongoing training and professional development, tailored to the individual’s ambitions, as well as creating a team that learn from one another. We offer challenging projects within a supportive team and believe that your skills should always be growing.

Salary and Benefits: £30,000 - £35,000 Per Annum

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Private Healthcare
• Dental insurance
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity plans.
• Pension Scheme
• Dedicated ongoing training plan and budget.
• Flexible working hours and environment
• Access to the Electric Car Scheme
• Automation Consultant’s Cycle to Work Scheme
• Top Spec Machine and access to virtual test lab
• Onsite gym, showers, yoga lessons and more.
• Regular company-wide events, team social events, including Hackathons and competitions.

About us

Automation Consultants is a leading agile and DevOps consultancy with a complementary software arm. Our consultancy services dedicated to improving our customers’ business performance through digital and agile transformation and automation of software development processes. Our software, which is sold under the AppFox name, complements these services. We are specialists in Atlassian and AWS, delivering industry‑recognised automation solutions, software and managed services. Our customers range from start‑ups to global organisations.