Software Developer, Graduate to Experienced (27504)

Ecm Selection; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Software Developer for a role starting in 2026. This position is aimed at graduates and experienced professionals with a focus on digital communications software and data processing. Candidates should have a top university degree in a numerate subject, and strong communication skills are essential. The role involves office-based work with flexible hours and competitive pay, with job offers contingent on passing security clearance.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Competitive remuneration

Involvement in various business facets

Qualifications

• Strong A-levels or equivalent in Maths and Physics.
• Interest in embedded development or signal processing.
• Experience in software project work or internships.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical solutions to real-world problems.
• Engage in various facets of the business.
• Pass security clearance requirements.

Skills

Technical solutions

Communication skills

Rapid learning

Education

1st or 2:1 in a numerate subject

PhD (possibly)

Job description

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Software Developer, Graduate to Experienced (27504)

A 2026 start in digital communications software, image and data processing

For graduates, postgraduates and experienced professionals seeking a 2026 start (April through summer) in their next role. This software engineering position does require eligibility for a high level of security clearance; British nationals with UK residence may meet this requirement.

You will bring:

• A 1st or 2:1 in a numerate subject from a top university, possibly (though not necessarily) a PhD, and strong A-level or equivalent grades (A* equivalent) in at least Maths and Physics.
• Your ability to learn quickly and interest in providing technical solutions to real-world problems.
• Excellent communication skills in written and verbal technical and conversational English.

Given anticipated competition for this role, one or more relevant specialisations would be positive, for instance in embedded development, signal processing, or image processing – towards a real world application rather than for purely research or educational purposes. Extracurricular software project work, internships, and evidence of interest in the commercial sector would be advantageous.

You’d be joining a successful SME who offer the chance to be involved in many facets of the business, with a good amount of individual responsibility leading to a rewarding role with plenty of technical challenges. Remuneration is competitive along with benefits. Day to day work is office based with flexible hours. Job offers are contingent on passing security clearance.

Please note: even if you don’t have exactly the background indicated, do contact us now if this type of job is of interest – we may well have similar opportunities that you would be suited to. And of course, we always get your permission before submitting your CV to a company.