Glasgow Software Engineering Graduate Programme 2026 - 2027Cooper & Hall Limited • Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Glasgow Software Engineering Graduate Programme 2026 - 2027

Cooper & Hall Limited

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

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The Role at a GlanceOn our Software Engineering Graduate Programme, you’ll help build and deliver smart tech solutions – from custom apps to full-scale platforms. You’ll get hands-on with the latest tools, help clients bring their ideas to life, and explore exciting new technologies.As part of the team, you’ll use your coding skills to design and develop applications and play a key role in spotting and fixing security risks to keep systems safe from cyber threats.Why Join Us / What we offerWe’re proud to be one of the World’s Best Workplaces™, with a culture built on care, inclusion and shared success. You’ll work with diverse teams, grow quickly, and be supported every step of the way. Whether it’s embedding sustainability, advancing responsible AI, or creating meaningful change - we’re committed to doing business the right way, for people and the planet.When you join, you’ll have a starting salary of £32,028 per year, plus a £5000 signing bonus (subject to terms).Our rewards and benefits include:25 days of vacation per year, plus bank holidays.Three days leave per year for volunteering or charitable work of your choice.Pension plan with matched contributions from Accenture.Opportunity to buy Accenture shares at a 15% discount through the Employee Share Purchase Plan.Elective private medical insurance (extend cover to family, including online GP appointments and self-referral physiotherapy treatments).Free eye tests and annual flu jabs.Life assurance.Access to app-based fitness classes and discounts on gyms.Apps and tools to reduce stress, improve sleep, manage personal finances, and get caregiving support.Confidential Employee Assistance Programme for guidance on challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, or legal and financial concerns.Opportunity to join various employee societies and clubs.Enhanced paid parental leave entitlement (subject to terms).What You’ll LearnYou will start your journey with some core training, teaching you all the core skills you’ll need to be a successful analyst at Accenture.You will undergo some programme specific training to prepare you for your first client role. This can include delivery lifecycle, specific technologies and platforms, core programming languages, and the essential developer toolkit.You will get the opportunity to gain industry recognised accreditations in areas such as Cloud and Technology Platform certifications.From day one, you’ll be supported by experts and given the tools to grow your skills at your own pace.You’ll get access to:Core Analyst Training: Our core learning programme designed to help new joiners build confidence and skills across areas from delivery best practice, how to work with clients, and programme specific skills.Project-based learning: You’ll work on real challenges for real clients and with support from experienced teams, gain confidence and knowledge on the job.Technology Exposure: Depending on your specific project, you’ll get exposure to a wide range of different technologies and systems and receive training to understand how to use as well as help implement them.Certifications: We invest more than $1 billion each year in continuous learning and professional development programmes. Depending on your project role and specialisation, you’ll get access to industry recognised certifications and specialist externally provided training courses.What you’ll needTo join our Software Engineering graduate programme, you’ll need to be a confident coder in at least one major programming language and excited about learning more.You should have a degree in Computer Science, IT, or a tech-related subject by the time you start.We’ll also consider Maths, Science, or Engineering graduates - or those with a Master’s -if you can demonstrate excellent coding skills.Graduates who excel on our programme tend to have:Excellent IT skills and experience designing or building applications - whether in your studies, personal projects or past workA genuine passion for technology and a desire to keep learning and improvingAdaptability and resilience - you’ll thrive in a fast-moving environment where change is constantGreat communication and teamwork skills, along with the confidence to present your ideas clearlyIf you’re curious, motivated, and eager to make an impact, this could be the perfect next step for you.Accenture values collaboration, bringing people together at least three times a week at client sites or one of our UK offices. You will be required to be in your assigned office for a minimum of three days per week and must live within commuting distance to make this possible. Project work may also take you to client sites across the UK, sometimes more than three days a week, depending on business needs.This role does not meet the minimum salary threshold for visa sponsorship.Your Development PathAfter you have completed your initial training, you will be available to start your first role. Project roles vary based on our demand as a business, and we encourage our analysts to try a variety of different opportunities. For this programme roles may typically include:Application DeveloperFull stack EngineerFront End EngineerTechnology ArchitectThroughout your graduate programme and beyond, you’ll be supported with training, coaching and guidance to help you progress in your career. In your first 12 months, you may work on a variety of projects to explore the full breadth of what we do, helping you discover where your strengths and interests lie.After this, you’ll align to a specialised business area that reflects your ambitions. From that point on, you’ll continue to build expertise, take on more responsibility, and shape a career path that’s uniquely yours.To bring this to life, here are some examples from recent Software Engineering Graduates:Ewan joined the programme in 2022 and has worked as a full stack engineer across several public health clients. He leads on critical features and supports continuous delivery across his teams, working closely with the client to ensure this high-priority work is delivered on time and is built to a high standard.Vasu joined Accenture as a grad in October 2023 on the Software Engineering Programme. He has worked as a Data Science Practitioner on 3 different projects contributing with his valuable skills in Gen AI. On his latest role working for a financial institution, Vasu was elevated to the position of Lead Data Scientist.Where you take your career after the programme is up to you - and we’ll be right there to help you make it happen.Key DatesWe don’t post application deadlines as we will close the application window once we receive enough applications, so apply promptly to avoid disappointment.Interviews typically begin in November and run through to Spring. Due to the high volume of applicants, this may take some time, but you will receive regular updates on your application's status.Start dates available from September 2026 through to August 2027 and are filled on a first come, first served basis subject to availability.How to ApplyYou can only apply for one role in one location each year, so take your time choosing the best match for you. After completing the initial application form, these are the steps you can expect to take:Step 1: Complete an Online Coding ChallengeThis online coding assessment evaluates your technical skills.You will be able to complete the exercises in a programming language of your choice.Step 2: Complete the Discovery PortalThis is our online assessment designed to evaluate your strengths and skills.It also gives you a feel for what it’s like to work at Accenture.You’ll receive a personal feedback report - whether you pass or not.Step 3: InterviewsIf you pass the assessment, you’ll be invited to interview with us.These typically include:One interview with a recruiterOne interview with a manager from the business area you applied toStep 4: Learn more about the processVisit our Assessments Portal for more details on what to expect at each stage.Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected applicable law.Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.About AccentureAccenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 801,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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