Graduate Software Engineering Programme 2026

Job description

Graduate Software Engineering Programme - September 2026 (Telford)

Location: Telford 

Intakes: April or September 2026 

Reward: 30,000 + Benefits Package
 

About the job you’re considering

Graduate Software Engineer – Insights & Data (I&D) / Custom Software Development (CSD) Practice`s

We are looking for tech passionate individuals to want to start their career in the IT industry.

You will be joining a significant business area working for our largest UK public sector client working with inspiring experts from whom you can learn from and enjoy the career opportunities this brings.

You will be joining a large community of Graduates and Apprenticesacross the business.

This role is only available to be based in our office in Telford, West Midlands.

As such you will need to be based within a commutable distance of 90 minutes to the Telford office, where you should expect to typically be in our office 3 days a week.

This specific role is not available to be based in any other UK office, but other opportunities on our website have more flexibility on locations.

Your role

As a Graduate Software Engineer with a strong foundation in computer science and a keen interest in data and software development.

You’ll contribute to innovative projects across cloud, data, and software engineering domains.

Graduate Empower Programme

Capgemini’s Empower Programme is designed around six Power Skills required to succeed in this rapidly changing world of work, developing skills such as resilience, adaptability, and critical thinking.

You’ll experience virtual and in-person workshops, hackathons & business.

permanent paid role with opportunities to increase your pay year-on-year alongside studying for a degree.

You’ll play a pinnacle part of our inclusive and fair culture, where you can thrive in a role at one of the world’s most ethical companies and freely showcase your individuality.

You’ll have responsibility from day 1 and be a part of a team where your opinions matter.

With fun as one of our seven core values, we balance work with laughter & celebrations and as a part of Capgemini’s Emerging & Early Talent (E&ET) community you’ll get to enjoy awards, social events, and conferences alongside your structured programme and development.

Your skills and experiance

Key Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field.

Solid understanding of software development methodologies and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in team environments.

Eagerness to learn and adapt to emerging technologies.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++, JavaScript).

Experience with database systems (SQL and NoSQL).

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Exposure to data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

Understanding of software testing and quality assurance.

Knowledge of frameworks and development stacks (e.g., React, Angular, Django, MEAN).

Experience with version control systems (Git).

Awareness of DevOps practices and CI/CD tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins).

Basic cybersecurity principles and secure coding practices.

Strong grasp of data structures and algorithms.

YOUR SECURITY CLEARANCE

Security Check (SC) Clearance

To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.

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.

Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.

Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process.

Get The Future You Want – what does it mean for you?

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.

Your Wellbeing – You’d be joining an accredited Great Place to work for Wellbeing in 2024.

Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation.

We see a healthy and Happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisation ambitions.

To help support wellbeing we have trained ‘Mental Health Champions’ across each of our business areas, and we have invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy.

Capgemini.

Get The Future You Want.

Why you should consider Capgemini

Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask.

When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts.

We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible.

It’s why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world’s leading businesses, and it’s how you’ll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future.

By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you’ll build the skills you want.

You’ll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business.

So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organisations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society.

It is a responsible and diverse group of 350,000 team members in more than 50 countries.

With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs.

It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.

The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.

Required Skill Profession

Computer Occupations