Tech Accelerate Graduate Program - Software Engineer

RELX; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global information provider is seeking graduates for its 2026 Technology Graduate Program - Entry Level Software Engineer role in London. This 12-month program offers hands-on experience in software development and exposure to cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. Successful candidates will have a bachelor's in Computer Science and strong communication skills. The role emphasizes mentorship, ongoing training, and innovative product development.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening and medical benefits

Wellbeing programs

Life assurance

Competitive pension scheme

Share option scheme

Travel Season ticket loan

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Optional Dental Insurance

Parental leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Volunteer time for charities

Learning and development resources

Employee discounts scheme

Qualifications

• Must have graduated within the last 12 months before September 2026.
• Availability to attend in-person Assessment Day in London on 15th April 2026.
• Ability to learn new processes and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Writing and reviewing specifications for system components.
• Implementing development processes and coding best practices.
• Collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Completing bug fixes and applying test-driven development.
• Gathering and analyzing requirements for software projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Java/J2EE

Python

JavaScript

C/C++

SQL

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Windows

Linux

.Net

Job description

Risk Solutions Tech Accelerate Graduate Program—Software Engineer I

Are you a new or upcoming graduate seeking an entry-level opportunity in the realm of Software Engineering?

Look no further than the prestigious Risk Solutions Tech Accelerate Graduate Program.

About the Business

LexisNexis® Risk Solutions provides customers with solutions and decision tools that combine public and industry-specific content with advanced technology and analytics to assist them in evaluating and predicting risk and enhancing operational efficiency. We use the power of data and advanced analytics to help our customers make better, timelier decisions. By bringing clarity to information, we ultimately help make communities safer, insurance rates more accurate, commerce more transparent, business decisions easier, and processes more efficient. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at risk.lexisnexis.com/.

About our Team

LexisNexis Risk Solutions is a trusted data analytics provider, empowering organizations to manage risks, discover opportunities, and drive improved results. Our commitment to excellence and security enables well-informed decisions. Our commitment to excellence is unwavering as we deliver targeted solutions that empower well-informed decisions while upholding the highest standards of security and privacy. If you’re eager to join a dynamic and innovative software development team, with a strong technology infrastructure, and contribute to products that truly make a difference, we invite you to apply for our 2026 Technology Graduate Program - Entry Level Software Engineer role.

About the Role

The Risk Solutions Technology Graduate Program is a 12-month experience with two six-month rotations. Participants gain hands‑on experience in big data, AI, SRE, DevOps, and security engineering. They also get exposure to leading cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. The program focuses on technical and personal development, offering mentorship, performance feedback, and extensive training. Emphasis is placed on utilizing data for good, supporting key markets in insurance, healthcare, and government, and contributing to innovative product development.

Responsibilities

• Writing and reviewing portions of detailed specifications for developing system components of simple complexity.
• Implementing successful development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews under senior-level engineers' guidance.
• Operating in various development environments and collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Completing simple bug fixes and applying knowledge of test‑driven development.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements for software development projects.
• Resolving basic technical issues and staying updated on new technology developments.
• Demonstrating basic knowledge of software development methodologies and data manipulation languages.
• Understanding data modeling principles and applicable development languages.

Requirements

• Have completed or will complete a bachelor’s in Computer Science or a related field of study. Applicants must have graduated in the last 12 months prior to start date in September 2026.
• Availability to attend Assessment Day will be in person in London on 15th April 2026.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively collaborate with team members.
• Be proficient in development languages such as Java/J2EE, Python, JavaScript, JSP, C/C++, HTML, XML, SQL, Windows, Linux, and .Net.
• Be familiar with software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Be knowledgeable about data manipulation languages and data modeling principles.
• Have the ability and desire to learn new processes and technologies.
• Be knowledgeable about test‑driven development.

Working for you

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
• Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
• Wellbeing programs
• Life assurance
• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
• Save As You Earn share option scheme
• Travel Season ticket loan
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Optional Dental Insurance
• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
• RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
• Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
• Access to extensive learning and development resources
• Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work

Learn more about the LexisNexis Risk team and how we work here.

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