Overview
Manchester Software Engineering Graduate Programme 2026 - 2027
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The Role at a Glance: On 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.
What we offer
* Starting salary of £32,028 per year, plus a £5000 signing bonus (subject to terms).
* Awards and benefits including 25 days of vacation per year, plus bank holidays.
* Pension plan with matched contributions and the option to buy Accenture shares at a 15% discount through the Employee Share Purchase Plan.
* Elective private medical insurance with family cover options, online GP appointments and self-referral physiotherapy treatments.
* Free eye tests and annual flu jabs.
* Life assurance and access to app-based fitness classes and gym discounts.
* Employee Assistance Programme and access to various employee societies and clubs.
* Enhanced paid parental leave entitlement (subject to terms).
You’ll Learn
* Core training to build the essential skills to be a successful analyst.
* Programme-specific training for your first client role, including delivery lifecycle, technologies, platforms, core programming languages, and essential developer toolkit.
* 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 to build confidence and skills across delivery, client engagement, and programme-specific areas.
* Project-based learning on real challenges for real clients, with support from experienced teams.
* Exposure to a wide range of technologies and systems with training to understand and implement them.
* Certifications and access to industry recognised training courses as part of a substantial learning investment.
What you’ll need
To 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 studies, personal projects or past work.
* A genuine passion for technology and a desire to keep learning and improving.
* Adaptability and resilience to thrive in a fast-moving environment.
* Great communication and teamwork skills with the ability to present ideas clearly.
If you’re curious, motivated, and eager to make an impact, this could be the perfect next step for you.
Accenture values collaboration, with in-person presence at client sites or 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. Project work may involve travel to client sites across the UK depending on business needs.
This role does not meet the minimum salary threshold for visa sponsorship.
Your Development Path
After completing initial training, you will begin your first role. Project roles vary based on business demand, and analysts are encouraged to try different opportunities. Roles may include:
* Application Developer
* Full stack Engineer
* Front End Engineer
* Technology Architect
During the first 12 months you may work on various projects to explore the full breadth of what we do. Thereafter you’ll align to a specialised business area and continue to build expertise and career growth.
Key Dates
We don’t post application deadlines; we close the window once we receive enough applications. Apply promptly. Interviews typically begin in November and run through to Spring. Start dates are available from September 2026 through August 2027 and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis (subject to availability).
How to Apply
You can only apply for one role in one location each year. Steps include:
* Step 1: Complete an Online Coding Challenge
* Step 2: Complete the Discovery Portal
* Step 3: Interviews (recruiter and business unit interviews)
* Step 4: Learn more about the process via the Assessments Portal
Equal Employment Opportunity
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 by 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 Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 801,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. We combine technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with industry experience, and global delivery capability to create 360° value for our clients, colleagues, shareholders and communities.
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