Graduate Consultant Software Engineer 2026
This permanent role blends high‑level software engineering with strategic client advisory. As a consultant software engineer you will act as a technical partner to clients, helping them transform their businesses through domain expertise and AI‑driven solutions.
Overview
At Softwire you will work directly with customers to solve some of their biggest challenges, making a genuine difference to people’s lives, businesses and society. The position is structured around a training programme that equips you for a long and fulfilling career in the digital world.
Training & Development
- Months 1: Software engineering induction covering coding, source control, modern technology stacks and AI‑assisted development, followed by a team project.
- Months 2‑15: Client projects with support from experienced engineers, peer review and advanced in‑house training covering development methodologies, additional technologies and advisory responsibilities.
- Month 16 and beyond: Choose your career path – delivery leadership, team oversight, consulting, design, data science or artificial intelligence.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high quality software solutions through coding, architectural oversight and AI‑assisted development.
- Advisory work for clients, applying domain knowledge to recommend the best technology and business solutions.
- Continuous improvement through peer review and in‑house training.
Qualifications & Desired Attributes
- A passion for solving real‑world challenges: enthusiasm for building software that makes a difference and an interest in coding.
- A consultancy mindset: comfort working with new clients, building relationships quickly and communicating technical ideas to audiences of varying digital literacy.
- A positive, can‑do team player: willingness to help colleagues, look for improvement and maintain a growth mindset.
- Extreme STEM skills: exceptional logical analysis and reasoning capabilities.
Compensation & Benefits
- Basic salary starting at £45,000.
- Profit share scheme ranging from £1,800 to £3,350 depending on experience and company performance.
- Pension – additional 5% of salary.
- 25 days annual leave (with options to buy or sell).
- Time off for company morale events and charitable activities.
- Free annual eye test, income protection, cycle‑to‑work, electric vehicle lease schemes and payroll charity donations.
- Flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance.
Mission & Values
Softwire’s mission is to solve customers’ business challenges using technology, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration and inclusion. The graduate programme aligns with this mission by developing professionals who can deliver both technical excellence and strategic client partnership.
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