Leeds Software Engineering Graduate Programme

Accenture; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is looking for graduates to join their Software Engineering Graduate Programme. In this role, you'll develop applications and deliver tech solutions while enhancing your coding skills. Candidates must be proficient in at least one major programming language and have a relevant degree. Benefits include a starting salary of £32,028, a £5,000 signing bonus, and 25 days vacation per year. The position requires in-office presence at least three days a week.

Benefits

Starting salary of £32,028 per year

£5,000 signing bonus

25 days of vacation per year

Three days of leave for volunteering

Pension plan with matched contributions

Optional private medical insurance

Access to fitness classes

Employee Assistance Programme

Opportunities to join employee societies and clubs

Qualifications

• Confident coder in at least one major programming language.
• A degree in Computer Science, IT, or a tech-related subject.
• Demonstrating strong coding skills with a Maths, Science, or Engineering degree is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Help build and deliver tech solutions, from apps to platforms.
• Spot and fix security risks to maintain system safety.
• Undergo core and program-specific training to prepare for client roles.

Skills

Confidence in coding

Experience in designing applications

Strong IT skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork skills

Flexibility and resilience

Education

Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a tech-related subject

Degree in Maths, Science, or Engineering (especially with a Master's)

Job description

Programme Overview

In our Software Engineering Graduate Programme, you will help build and deliver smart tech solutions—from custom apps to full‑scale platforms. You'll use your coding skills to design and develop applications, playing a key role in spotting and fixing security risks to keep our systems safe from cyber threats.

You will undergo core and program‑specific training to prepare you for your first client role, including exposure to technology platforms and essential developer tools. You will also work on real challenges for actual clients, with support from experienced teams, to gain confidence and knowledge on the job.

Technologies

• Support
• Security
• AI
• Architect
• Cloud
• Excel
• Spring

Benefits

• Starting salary of £32,028 per year
• £5,000 signing bonus (subject to terms)
• 25 days of vacation per year
• Three days of leave for volunteering
• Pension plan with matched contributions
• Optional private medical insurance
• Access to fitness classes
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal challenges
• Opportunities to join various employee societies and clubs

We pride ourselves on being one of the World's Best Workplaces, fostering a culture of care, inclusion, and shared success. By the end of your first year, you will have the chance to work on a variety of projects to explore your interests, aligning with a specialised business area that reflects your ambitions thereafter. We welcome you to join us on this exciting journey. Note that you will need to be onsite at your assigned office for a minimum of three days per week. If you are curious, motivated, and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you to start your career with us.

Qualifications

To join our Software Engineering Graduate Programme, you'll need to be a confident coder in at least one major programming language and excited about learning more. By the time you start, you should have a degree in Computer Science, IT, or a tech‑related subject. We will also consider graduates with degrees in Maths, Science, or Engineering—especially those with a Master's—if you can demonstrate strong coding skills.

Core Requirements

• Strong IT skills and experience in designing or building applications, whether from your studies, personal projects, or past work.
• A genuine passion for technology along with a desire to keep learning and improving.
• Flexibility and resilience, thriving in a fast‑paced environment where change is constant.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, along with the confidence to present ideas clearly.