Graduate Technology Architect Programme

SevernTrentLife; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility provider in the UK is seeking passionate graduates for their Graduate Technology Architecture Programme based in Coventry. This 18-month role offers the chance to develop critical technical skills in areas like solution architecture and cyber security, with placements across various teams. Candidates should have a degree in Computer Science or a related field, alongside a strong understanding of cloud technologies and networking concepts. Competitive starting salary of £31,500 with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Discounted shares

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Two paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or a related STEM area is desirable.
• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals including algorithms and data structures.
• Basic knowledge of governance frameworks and cost management in cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Understand and make design decisions in support of business operations.
• Strengthen stakeholder management and communication.
• Support the build of technology solutions.

Skills

Understanding of computer science fundamentals

Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)

Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Bicep)

Understanding of networking concepts (DNS, TCP/IP)

Familiarity with identity and access management

Awareness of cyber security principles

Knowledge of monitoring and observability tools

Understanding of compute and storage options

Knowledge of governance frameworks

Ability to troubleshoot technical issues

Exposure to DevOps practices

Strong communication skills

Critical thinking and decision-making skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related STEM area

Job description

Graduate Technology Architecture Programme

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT

At Severn Trent, we believe everyone deserves more. More care for the environment, more sustainable initiatives, and more support for the communities we serve. That's why we're on a mission to deliver bigger and better things, and we need passionate graduates like you to help us achieve our goals.

Our people and culture are the heart of our success. We're proud to be in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. With nearly 10,000 dedicated colleagues, we're looking for more brilliant people who are eager to turn challenges into opportunities for a better future.

If you're excited to learn, and ready to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

LET’S TELL YOU MORE

Severn Trent is a FTSE 100 company and one of the only ones outside London to have an all-encompassing Technology department. Our Technology Architecture Graduate Programme enables you to fast track technology skills in support of a longer‑term career in Solution Architecture, Cloud Architecting or Technical Engineering.

Through working in Technology, you will gain a great oversight of what it takes to design, deliver and run solutions that are key to the organisation’s operation. The programme will enable you to develop your skills. The aim of the programme is to enable you to do the following:

• Understand and make design decisions in support of business operations and in alignment with the groups technology strategy
• Strengthen stakeholder management and communication
• Understand the role of business analysis and how this works alongside solution definition
• Build a strong solution mindset to define well‑architected approaches
• Understand technological landscapes and capabilities
• Understand cyber security challenges, landscape and approaches
• Support the build of technology solutions through enabling emergent and innovative technology as well as the practical thinking of application to business solution

We welcome all graduates from diverse backgrounds, as we know diverse minds bring new ideas and a different way of thinking. We are looking for someone who wants to build their career with us and grasp new opportunities, and in return we will support you with varied experiences, training and development to provide a grounding for your future career.

HOW WILL THE PROGRAMME WORK?

You will be based at Severn Trent Headquarters in Coventry, the heart of our patch. The programme requires you to complete placements with three areas throughout your time in the role, gaining exposure in different areas of the department so that you are equipped with the right skills to build your career here at Severn Trent.

Teams that your placements may be in are:

• Technical Architecture team
• IT Operations
• Cyber

In this exciting programme, you will have the chance to discuss your development and career ambitions in your 1‑1 meetings with business leads, mentors, a study buddy, the cohort leader, and the New Talent Team.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

You will develop expertise across a broad range of technical solutions that support both critical services and drive innovation. This includes areas such as identity and security, compute and storage, networking, monitoring, governance, and cost management.

The programme also provides a wider perspective on the technology landscape, offering opportunities to collaborate with multiple teams—including operational and cyber specialists. Through this exposure, you’ll strengthen technical capabilities and build essential skills in critical decision‑making, consensus building, and stakeholder communication.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We want our employees to care and to have a genuine passion for what we do as a business. We need people who want to make a difference in providing a vital service to our customers, now and for the long‑term.

If you have the passion to succeed that we see in our graduates every day, you’ll be a great match for our programme. We’d love you to be someone with:

• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals including algorithms, data structures and software design
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS or Google Cloud
• Basic proficiency in infrastructure‑as‑code tools like Terraform or Bicep
• Understanding of networking concepts including DNS, TCP/IP, firewalls and load balancing
• Familiarity with identity and access management principles including authentication, authorisation and federation
• Awareness of cyber security principles and common threat models
• Awareness of monitoring and observability tools
• Understanding of compute and storage options including virtual machines, containers and object storage
• Basic knowledge of governance frameworks and cost management in cloud environments
• Ability to analyse and troubleshoot technical issues across distributed systems
• Exposure to DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines and automation
• Strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement and technical documentation
• Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
• Critical thinking and decision‑making skills in complex technical scenarios
• Willingness to learn and adapt to emerging technologies and architectural patterns

ABOUT THE PROGRAMME

Our New Talent Team will guide you and support you every step of the way. Furthermore, your line manager, mentor and graduate buddy will be there to help you in making sure you reach your full potential here at Severn Trent.

Location:

Severn Trent Headquarters, Coventry, CV1 2LZ

Programme Duration:

18 months

Starting Salary:

£31,500

Entry Criteria:

A degree in Computer Science or a related STEM area is desirable.

Driving Requirements

There are no driving licence requirements for this role.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN

It’s not just a job you’ll get here; you’ll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award‑winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live.

Here are some of our favourites:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,225 which is subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year

As if that isn’t enough, you’ll receive an annual salary increase whilst you’re on programme and you’ll also get an increase when you move into your first job.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

At Severn Trent we are passionate about our people. We want to make sure that we continue to foster a more diverse, inclusive, and cohesive culture that represents the communities and customers we serve. We’re making sure we keep up the progress with our wonderful working groups – LGBTQ+, Women in Operations & STEM, Disability and Ethnicity, who help us with our commitments. Find out more about our commitments to Diversity and Inclusion at Severn Trent.

LET’S GO

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.

• Roles close on 13th January at Midday (12pm)
• Check your diary – face to face assessments will run from through February and March 2026
• Estimated start date- September 2026

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeatSevernTrent on social media.