Graduate Software Engineer

Graduate Software Engineer (September 2026) - National Security Join to apply for the Graduate Software Engineer (September 2026) - National Security role at targetjobs UK. Location: Bristol, Cheltenham, or Manchester Salary: £28,000 plus £2,000 support payment during your final year Start Date: September 2026 Being part of CACI is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to be at the forefront of technological innovation, directly contributing to the safety and security of the UK. We are a forward‑thinking company, and our work is crucial to the UK’s National Security. This is your chance to step into an exhilarating role that is much more than your average 9‑to‑5. Our Mission To support government departments in making critical decisions that enhance the security and prosperity of the UK. Our work is at the heart of national security, making us an integral cog in the UK’s safety mechanism. This isn’t just about code, algorithms, and data – it’s about playing a pivotal role in protecting the UK, developing mission‑critical systems and contributing to keeping the nation safe and secure. What’s in it for you? Competitive Salary: £28,000, regular salary reviews plus a £2,000 support payment while you finish university. Early Careers Programme: Designed over the year to build your technical and professional skills. Career Growth: Receive tailored training and be assigned a mentor to support your ongoing professional development. Learning & Development: Annual budget for training, conferences, and career development resources. Work‑Life Balance: Fully flexible working hours based on an average of 37.5 hours per week. Early careers events & socials: Two Graduate events organised purely for our Graduates, in addition to the IIG social events including a Summer Party, Winter Party and company‑wide meetups. Environment: We provide employees with a great working environment focussed on support, growth, and empowerment. What You’ll Be Doing Designing, developing, and testing software solutions. Using open‑source technologies and tools such as GitLab, AWS, and Azure. Building and deploying software systems across both public and private cloud environments. Working on projects that support government departments in making mission‑critical decisions. Who We’re Looking For Curious problem solvers: Excited by challenges and ready to find innovative solutions. Eager to learn: Committed to developing new skills and growing within the team. Team players: Friendly and able to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment. While previous commercial experience is not required, an understanding of the software development lifecycle is essential. You must also hold a British passport and have been resident in the UK for the past five years to be eligible for this role due to the security clearance requirements. Your Journey To Joining Us November 2025 to February 2026: Initial telephone interviews completed. March 2026: Final interviews completed. End of March 2026: Job offers made and accepted. September 2026: Start your exciting career with us. Discretion is vital. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member. Equal Opportunities CACTI is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Embracing the diversity of our people, we are on a journey to build a truly inclusive work environment where no one is treated less favourably due to ethnic origin, age, gender, veteran status, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability or health condition, actively working to prevent discrimination. At CACI, our diversity and inclusion groups provide platforms for individuals to connect and foster a sense of belonging. These groups include LGBTQ+, Women In Tech & our partnership with the National Autistic Society. As a Disability Confident Employer, We Will Provide reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process where requested. Offer people with health conditions and disabilities, meeting the minimum criteria for a role, an interview. Seniority level Internship Employment type Full‑time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Technology, Information and Internet #J-18808-Ljbffr