Graduate Software Engineer (September 2026) – National Security
CACI Ltd, Manchester, England, United Kingdom
About the Role
We are seeking an ambitious final‑year student graduating in 2026 with a STEM background, a minimum of a 2:1 degree, and ready to launch a career as a Software Engineer. The position is based within CACI’s National Security team located in Bristol, Cheltenham, or Manchester.
Base Pay Range
Salary: £28,000 + £2,000 support payment during your final year
Start Date: September 2026
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 CACI an integral part of the UK’s safety mechanism.
What's in it for You?
* Competitive Salary: £28,000 with regular reviews plus a £2,000 support payment whilst you finish university.
* Early Careers Programme designed to build technical and professional skills.
* Career Growth: tailored training and a mentor to support development.
* Learning & Development: annual budget for training, conferences, and career resources.
* Work‑Life Balance: fully flexible hours based on an average of 37.5 hrs per week.
* Early careers events & socials: graduate events, IIG socials, summer party, winter party, and company‑wide meetups.
* Environment: a supportive work culture focused on 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 collaborate in a fast‑paced environment.
* Understanding of the software development lifecycle.
* Must hold a British passport and have lived in the UK for the past five years.
Your Journey to Joining Us
* November 2025 to February 2026: Initial telephone interviews.
* March 2026: Final interviews.
* End of March 2026: Job offers made and accepted.
* September 2026: Start your career with us.
Discretion
Discretion is vital. Discuss your application only with a partner or a close family member.
Equal Opportunity
CACI is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We actively work to prevent discrimination on the basis of ethnic origin, age, gender, veteran status, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, and health condition.
Disability Confidence
We provide reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process where requested and offer interviews to individuals with health conditions and disabilities that meet the role’s minimum criteria.
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