Graduate Software Engineer 2026

Capgemini; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology firm is seeking a Graduate Software Engineer to design and build responsive applications using AI-assisted tools. You'll work in a hybrid model and collaborate with cross-functional teams to create innovative digital solutions. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and foundational development skills. This role offers a salary of £30,000 with additional benefits.

Benefits

Training and development opportunities

Networking events

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant STEM field is essential.
• Familiarity with web development frameworks is highly recommended.
• Interest in AI and modern web development increases competitiveness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain web applications using modern frameworks.
• Work with clients to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and ensure code quality.

Skills

Full-stack development

Problem-solving mindset

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI/ML or related STEM discipline

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

GRADUATE SOFTWARE ENGINEER 2026

Location: Birmingham, Bristol, Inverness, London, Manchester, Treforest - Cardiff, Woking

Intake date: April

About the job you're considering

As a Graduate Software Engineer in our Digital Customer Experience (DCX) team, you'll design and build responsive web applications, accelerated by AI-assisted code generation. You will integrate AI-driven features and solutions across the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC) and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional digital experiences for global clients.

Hybrid working

The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you

Your role

• Develop and maintain web applications using modern frameworks and tools.
• Experiment with AI tools and integrate AI-driven features to write better code faster, generate test cases and documentation, and improve user experience with smart features.
• Work with experienced engineers to understand best practices in software design, testing and deployment.
• Work with clients and internal teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Craft and refine prompts for large language models (LLMs) to make applications more intelligent and user-friendly.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, code reviews, and testing for quality assurance.
• Explore emerging technologies and contribute to innovation initiatives. You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.

Graduate Empower Programme

The Empower Programme provides hands‑on experience, structured development, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. You'll join a supportive, feedback‑rich environment where you'll build consulting, technology, industry, and soft skills – whether in business analysis, data, project management, software development, cybersecurity, AI or creative design.

Designed to help you thrive, offering technical and professional development alongside tailored feedback and mentoring. You'll have regular social and networking events to strengthen connections across teams and contribute to a positive, collaborative culture.

The Empower Programme equips you to succeed in dynamic roles that integrate both technology and business expertise to deliver value for clients. Built around six essential Power Skills, the programme blends client work, role‑specific training, and collaborative projects. You'll join Learning Pods to build cross‑functional networks and follow personalised development roadmaps that guide your growth.

Your skills and experience

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI/ML or related STEM discipline.
• Foundation in full‑stack development (HTML/CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js, or similar).
• Familiarity with GenAI tools (e.g. OpenAI, Azure OpenAI).
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP).
• Interest in AI, modern web development and automation.
• Problem‑solving mindset and willingness to learn.
• Strong communication skills and collaborative attitude.

Desirable

• Awareness of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps, and Agile methodologies.
• Exposure to AI‑assisted testing frameworks.
• Understanding of API design and microservices architecture.

Your clearance

If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre‑employment checks, including: identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service).

Your security clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)

To be successfully appointed to this role you will need to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks.

There are no nationality or residency restrictions, although if you have resided outside of the UK within the last 3 years, further checks may be required.

There are other criteria and check required for BPSS, and throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.

Get The Future You Want

Impactful Experiences – You will reimagine what's possible: creating value for the world's leading organisations through technology to build a sustainable, more inclusive future. You will work with a range of clients all with a unique set of business, technological and societal ambitions, which will make a real impact across the UK.

Shape your path – You will be empowered to explore, innovate, and progress. You will benefit from Capgemini's 'learning for life' mindset, meaning you will have countless training and development opportunities from thinktanks to hackathons, and access to 250,000 courses with numerous external certifications from AWS, Microsoft, Harvard ManageMentor, Cybersecurity qualifications and much more.

Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government's Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who: Declare they have a disability, and Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

Level 2: Disability Confident Employer - GOV.UK

Why you should consider Capgemini

Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free‑thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses, and it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. You'll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organisations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 350,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end‑to‑end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market‑leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.

Salary

£30,000 plus additional benefits