Graduate Software Engineer - 2026 Register Your Interest

GRAYCE; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Bridgend is seeking a Graduate Software Engineer to join their growing team. This position offers a starting salary of £25,000 and a chance to develop low-code applications using the Pega platform. The role is ideal for graduates looking to build a career in application development, with support and mentoring provided for continuous learning and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Mentoring from experienced coaches

Fully funded industry qualifications

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Interest in building a career as a low-code applications developer.
• Commuting distance of Bridgend and a desire to remain in the area long-term.
• Right to work in the UK unsponsored.

Responsibilities

• Gather requirements from senior stakeholders to create user stories.
• Engage with project teams to deliver end-to-end projects.
• Develop Pega Workflows across various business lines.

Skills

Analytical Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Stakeholder Management

Time Management

Tools

Pega

Business Process Management (BPM)

Workflow Management Systems

Job description

Register your interest now for a September 2026 start

Job Position: Graduate Software Engineer

Location: Bridgend, Wales

Start Date: September 2026

Starting Salary: £25,000

Application Requirements

• An interest in building a career as a "low-code" applications developer, where you will be up‑skilling on a prestigious and highly sought after, Enterprise Applications Development Platform. (No coding experience is required, however, an understanding of coding languages may be beneficial)
• Right to work in the UK unsponsored for the duration of the programme. Grayce is not on the UK Border Agency's Sponsor Register and is unable to sponsor work visas for international applicants.
• Commuting distance of Bridgend and a desire to remain in the area long‑term. Must be able to be on site a minimum of three days a week.

About Grayce

Grayce specialises in driving change and transformation for some of the world's most ambitious organisations. For over a decade, we've partnered with FTSE 100 and 250 companies to deliver impactful results by developing and deploying high‑performing Grayce Analysts (you!), in the UK and beyond.

Our Accelerated Development Programme is designed to launch the careers of recent graduates eager to make an impact. We offer a fast‑track route to expertise, allowing you to gain hands‑on experience with one of our impressive clients.

With your specialism in Applications Development, you will have a tailored learning development journey bespoke to your role, meaning you are prepared for whatever the day throws at you, whilst learning key skills and gaining industry specific accreditations along the way.

About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of our clients; a global, Specialist Insurance firm, with headquarters in London and Houston, and with a rapidly growing team in Bridgend, Wales.

Working as Grayce Analysts, you will be deployed to our client to join their Product Engineering team, as a 'Pega' Applications Developer.

Pega is a 'low-code' application development platform that enables organisations to rapidly design, build, and deploy applications involving workflow automation and AI‑decisioning, without coding.

This role presents a long‑term career opportunity to join our end‑client as full‑time employees following completion of the Grayce Programme.

Day To Day Responsibilities

• Gather requirements from senior stakeholders across all areas of the organisation to understand business needs and create user stories
• Work effectively as part of agile project teams, engaging with Project Managers, Business Analysts, UX Designers, Testers and Product Owners to help scope out and deliver end‑to‑end projects
• Develop Pega Workflows across all business lines (Underwriting, London Market, Trade Credit, Financial Lines and more)
• Working on Business Process Management (BPM) systems and Workflow Management Systems
• Work towards obtaining Pega Qualifications, through structured courses and learning, provided by the client

What makes a great Grayce Analyst?

Analytical Problem Solving: We're looking for analytical minds that can spot patterns and think creatively. Whether it's dissecting complex issues or finding fresh angles, we highly value critical thinking skills and their application.

Soft Skills: From effective communication styles to planning, organisation and a learning development mindset, Grayce is committed to building core consultancy skills. Stakeholder and time management are core skills we utilise every day and we look for examples of those through our interview process.

Why Grayce?

Our Analysts are actively involved in major global transformation programmes across diverse industries.

Competitive Salary

Starting at £25,000 with potential for significant growth.

Opportunity

Over the course of 2 years, you'll embark on a journey of continuous learning, gaining industry‑accredited qualifications, whilst getting hands‑on experience working directly with a prestigious global insurance firm.

Mentoring

Thrive under the guidance of our experienced coaches and Technical Trainers. They'll be your go‑to, offering support, insights, sharing experiences.

Community

Grayce doesn't just talk about diversity and inclusion; we live and breathe it. Our community is built around an environment that values your unique perspective.

Industry Recognition

We help you embark on your journey with fully funded, industry‑recognised qualifications designed to maximise your experience and put you in control of your career.

Wellness Support

We are here for you 24/7 with our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential assistance ranging from financial and legal support to health and wellbeing.

Join Grayce and accelerate your career!