Graduate Software Engineer - Fintech

Client Server Ltd.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech start-up in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Graduate Software Engineer to join their team. You will work on the core trading platform using C# .Net, tackling complex challenges in a collaborative environment. The role offers a starting salary of £33,000 along with a competitive benefits package including bonus, healthcare, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Bupa healthcare

Generous pension contribution

Social team atmosphere

Early finish for drinks on Fridays

Qualifications

• Achieved a minimum 1st class degree from a top 10 Russell Group university.
• Good knowledge of modern software engineering best practices.
• Thorough understanding of Computer Science fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a small team to deliver the core trading platform.
• Produce high-quality code in a Microsoft environment.
• Engage in continual learning and self-development opportunities.

Skills

C# .Net

Python

C++

Java

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

1st class degree BSc in Computer Science or similar

Job description

Graduate Software Engineer / Developer *Newcastle onsite* £33k+ - Start March or September 2026

Are you a bright, ambitious technologist with a top class education looking for an opportunity to join a tech start-up?

You could be progressing your career at a rapidly growing Fintech that have secure backing and an established Hedge Fund client as a partner, gaining valuable financial trading systems experience.

As a Graduate Software Engineer you will collaborate with a small, talented team to deliver the core trading platform within a Microsoft environment using the latest versions of C# .Net to produce high quality code. You'll be problem solving and working on complex, challenging systems with continual learning and self-development opportunities.

Location:

You’ll join colleagues in Central Newcastle offices on a full-time basis (Monday to Friday).

*Please note the start dates for this role are March or September 2026*

About you:

• You have achieved a minimum 1st class degree BSc in Computer Science (or similar discipline e.g. Physics, Mathematics) from a top 10 Russel Group (or top World) university, backed by A* and A's at A-level
• You have coding skills with modern C# .Net (will also consider other programming languages, e.g. Python, C++, Java if you're happy to use C# going forward)
• You're a technologist who enjoys collaborating and problem solving
• You have a good knowledge of modern software engineering best practices across the full software development lifecycle
• You have a thorough understanding of Computer Science fundamentals such as OOP, Data Structures, Design Patterns, Algorithms
• You're excited to join a start-up in a role that you can shape and influence

What's in it for you:

As a Graduate Software Engineer / Developer you will earn a competitive bonus and benefits package:

• Starting salary of £33,000
• Bonus
• 25 days holiday
• Bupa healthcare
• Generous pension contribution
• Continuous career development opportunities
• Social team atmosphere with a range of events and early finish for drinks on Fridays at the onsite bar

Apply now to find out more about this Graduate Software Engineer / Developer (Computer Science C# .Net) opportunity.

At Client Server we believe in a diverse workplace that allows people to play to their strengths and continually learn. We're an equal opportunities employer whose people come from all walks of life and will never discriminate based on race, colour, religion sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The clients we work with share our values.