Graduate Software Consultant - Hybrid Working

Appfox; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Private Healthcare

Dental insurance

Pension Scheme

Dedicated ongoing training plan

Flexible working hours

Electric Car Scheme

Gym and wellbeing facilities

Job summary

Automation Consultants is seeking a Graduate Software Consultant for hybrid work in Reading. The role includes delivering complex client projects, transforming technology, and improving ways of working.

You will work within a skilled consultancy team, using multiple languages and DevOps/cloud skills. Applicants should have a STEM degree (2:1+), experience with at least two programming languages, and familiarity with Atlassian/Monday.com/Asana.

Qualifications

• Experience with at least two programming languages from the list: Java, JavaScript, Python, C, C++, Matlab.
• Experience with work management software (Atlassian, Monday.com, Asana).
• A STEM degree with 2:1 minimum.
• Experience with DevOps or cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP/Jenkins).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Interest in AI and data and applying tech to client problems.

Responsibilities

• Delivers billable consulting services focused on client outcomes.
• Establishes client requirements and guides projects from design to outcome.
• Applies technical knowledge to solve problems and implement solutions.
• Contributes to internal improvements and explores emerging technologies.
• Supports pre-sales activities and delivers demos to help win business.

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Python

C

C++

Matlab

DevOps

Cloud platforms

Education

BSc or equivalent in STEM, 2:1 minimum

Tools

Atlassian

Monday.com

Asana

Jenkins

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Graduate Software Consultant - Hybrid Working

Hybrid

Full-time

30,000 - 35,000 £ per year

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

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.

Nice to have

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.