Graduate Software Engineering Programme April

We’re looking for curious, driven graduates who are excited to kick-start their career in tech and make a real impact from day one.

You’ll become part of a high-performing team delivering solutions for one of the UK’s largest public sector organisations - giving you the chance to work on meaningful projects that truly matter. Along the way, you’ll learn from experienced professionals, build in-demand technical skills, and gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies.

As part of this journey, you’ll join one of our specialist tracks aligned to your interests:

• Data Engineer: turn data into powerful insights, working with modern analytics tools and cloud platforms to drive smarter, data-led decisions.
• Software Engineer: bring ideas to life by building scalable, user-focused applications using modern frameworks and full-stack technologies.

This is more than just your first job - it’s a chance to grow, innovate, and shape the future of digital solutions, all while accelerating your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Pre-Employment Checks

If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including:

• Identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status
• Employment history going back 3 continuous years
• Unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)

Location

This role is based in either Telford or Hove, and you’ll typically be in the office up to 3 days a week, so you’ll need to be within commuting distance of your chosen location. The nature of this role requires you to work on a secure site.

What You Will Bring

To be eligible for this programme, you must have obtained, or be studying towards, a minimum 2:2 degree. If you are currently studying, you must have completed your degree prior to the proposed start date. We recognise that mitigating circumstances can have an impact on academic performance. If you have experienced any circumstances that you would like us to take into consideration, please provide details in your application.

Additional criteria for each track:

Data Engineer:

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related STEM discipline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Experience working with SQL/NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau)
• Programming ability in Python, R, or Java
• Understanding of data modelling, ETL processes, or data pipelines (desirable)
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing principles
• Academic, personal, or internship projects involving data analysis or insights

Software Engineer:

• Degree in Computer Science or related a STEM discipline
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Java, Python, C++, JavaScript)
• Understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles
• Experience with modern frameworks (e.g. React, Angular, Spring Boot, Django)
• Knowledge of full-stack development concepts (e.g. MEAN/MERN)
• Familiarity with version control (Git) and collaborative development
• Awareness of CI/CD tools (e.g. Docker, Jenkins) and DevOps practices
• Understanding of software testing, debugging, and SDLC
• Strong foundation in data structures and algorithms
• Projects or internships showcasing software development skills

Graduate Development Experience

Our graduate experience is designed to help you build the skills, mindset, and confidence to thrive in a rapidly evolving, AI-enabled world. From day one, you'll be part of a community focused on innovation, collaboration, and delivering accelerated solutions for our clients.

Through a combination of professional and technical development, client experience, and mentorship, you’ll develop the capabilities to solve complex challenges, innovate with confidence, and contribute from the very start of your career. Supercharge your development with access to our best-in-class content providers and technology partners including Harvard Business, Microsoft, OpenAI, and more.

Built around modules that encourage you to think creatively, embrace new technologies and turn ideas into meaningful impact. You’ll work alongside leaders and experts to build future-focused skills that prepare you for long-term success in technology, business, and consulting careers.

Disability Confident Employer

As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who:

• Declare they have a disability, and
• Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

Please opt in during the application process.

Security Clearance

Security Check (SC) Clearance is a requirement for this role. To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements. You may be asked about your citizenship, as some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons.

What You Will Gain

Impactful Experiences: You will reimagine what’s possible, creating value for the world’s leading organisations through technology to build a sustainable, more inclusive future. You will work with a range of clients all with a unique set of business, technological and societal ambitions, which will make a real impact across the UK.

Shape Your Path: You will be empowered to explore, innovate, and progress. You will benefit from Capgemini’s ‘learning for life’ mindset, meaning you will have countless training and development opportunities from thinktanks to hackathons, and access to 250,000 courses with numerous external certifications from AWS, Microsoft, Harvard ManageMentor, Cybersecurity qualifications and much more.

How to Apply

Applications close on 31st December 2026. To apply, please visit our careers page and search for the Graduate Software Engineering Programme.