Graduate Consultant Software Engineer

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.


• 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.
  
  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.
  
  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.