Graduate Software Developer

Gradbay Limited; Sworton Heath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking ambitious Graduate Software Developers to join its engineering team. This role offers hands-on experience and mentorship while working on real production code using technologies like Java, .NET, React, AWS, and Kubernetes. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background in Computer Science and a passion for learning and problem-solving in a collaborative, agile environment.

Benefits

Technical mentorship

Access to learning resources

Collaborative culture with social events

Qualifications

• Strong academic background with a first-class degree or high GPA.
• Solid knowledge of programming principles, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with AI-powered development tools through personal or academic projects.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to production codebases from day one.
• Gain practical experience with in-demand technologies.
• Apply AI-powered coding tools to write high-quality code.
• Solve complex challenges with core computer science fundamentals.
• Work in agile teams to ship reliable, high-quality software.

Skills

Programming principles

Data structures

Algorithms

Java

React

AWS

Kubernetes

Education

First-class degree in Computer Science or related STEM field

Excellent A-level results including Maths

Job description

Overview

A leading software company is seeking ambitious Graduate Software Developers to join its engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to kick-start your career working on real production code, contributing to cutting-edge projects, and developing the next generation of AI-driven software tools. As a graduate developer, you'll be supported from day one while working alongside experienced engineers, gaining hands-on exposure to technologies like Java, .NET, React, AWS, and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Build real software: Contribute to production codebases from day one, working on projects that solve real-world challenges.
• Use in-demand technologies: Gain practical experience with Java, .NET, React, AWS, and Kubernetes.
• Leverage AI: Apply AI-powered coding tools, prompt engineering, and agentic workflows to write clean, maintainable, high-quality code.
• Problem solving: Apply core computer science fundamentals to design solutions for complex challenges.
• Agile environment: Work in agile teams, shipping reliable, high-quality software at pace.

How You\'ll Be Supported

• Technical mentorship: Be paired with a senior engineer to guide your development.
• Hands-on learning: Work on real projects with experienced developers from day one.
• Variety of projects: Exposure to different products and technology stacks.
• Structured support: A buddy programme and graduate community to help you settle in.
• Learning resources: Access to books, certifications, and the latest tools to accelerate your progress.
• Collaborative culture: Socials, tech events, and team meet-ups to build connections and networks.

Technical Skills

• A strong academic background - a first-class degree (UK) or GPA 3.7-4.0 (US) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• Excellent results at A-level (AAA including Maths or Further Maths, or international equivalent).
• Solid knowledge of programming principles, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with AI-powered development tools (e.g. Claude Code, Cursor, OpenAI Codex, Windsurf) through personal or academic projects.
• Ability to write clean, logical, and well-tested code in at least one major programming language.

Mindset & Behaviours

• Curious and driven: Always asking why, seeking knowledge, and using AI as a core part of how you learn and build.
• Growth mindset: Resilient when facing challenges, open to feedback, and proactive in seeking help.
• Ownership & impact: Motivated by delivering work that solves real problems and taking responsibility end-to-end.
• Collaborative: Thrive in a team environment, sharing ideas and contributing to collective success.