BBC Software Engineering Graduate Scheme
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Job Details
JOB TITLE: THE BBC 2026 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING GRADUATE SCHEME
JOB REFERENCE: 33950
JOB BAND: C
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full Time, Hybrid
DEPARTMENT: Various
LOCATION: can be based in London, Newcastle, Salford or Glasgow hubs
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: fixed starting salary of £35,205 (outside of London) or £40,464 (London) per annum
CLOSING DATE: 23:59 hrs on Sunday the 14th December 2025
PLANNED ASSESSMENT PROCESS: Virtual assessment days will run mid to end of February 2026. If selected, you’ll be contacted in January 2026 and asked to complete a brief technical test at home ahead of your assessment day.
If you require any reasonable adjustments at any time, please let us know by contacting us on reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk with the job reference in the subject.
We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you’d like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there’s no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.
About the Scheme
Our two‑year Software Engineering Graduate Scheme offers four six‑month rotations across different teams and technologies. Roles can be based in our London, Salford, Newcastle or Glasgow tech hubs, giving you the chance to gain hands‑on experience with products such as BBC iPlayer, BBC News, BBC Sounds, BBC Sport and BBC Bitesize. You’ll work with technologies including JavaScript, Python, Scala, AWS, Java, Kotlin and Swift, while learning from industry experts and accessing world‑class training through the BBC Academy. This scheme is designed for individuals with some software development experience and provides an in‑depth opportunity to contribute to a range of BBC digital products while developing your skills across multiple teams and disciplines.
Your Contributions & Role Responsibilities
* Software Quality & Craftsmanship: apply strong engineering principles to write clean, modern, and maintainable code that contributes to high‑quality, reliable products.
* Collaborative Development: work closely with others through practices such as pair programming and code reviews, thriving in a supportive and highly collaborative engineering culture.
* Problem‑Solving & Delivery: tackle technical challenges with a logical, solution‑focused mindset, creating efficient and scalable outcomes that improve user experience.
* Clear Communication: share ideas, ask questions, and communicate progress effectively to ensure smooth teamwork across multidisciplinary groups.
* Continuous Learning: stay proactive in developing your skills, adopting new tools, techniques, and methodologies to continuously enhance the quality of the codebase and engineering practice.
Eligibility Criteria
* You must be 18 years of age or older by 14th September 2026.
* You must have the legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the programme.
* If you hold a visa, please supply the relevant visa details as part of your application process.
* You must be able to start the programme in September 2026.
* Please indicate your preferred location in your application. Roles are based in London, Glasgow, Salford or Newcastle, on a hybrid working arrangement.
What We’re Looking For
* Motivation: You can clearly articulate why you want to join the BBC Software Engineering Graduate Scheme and what you hope to contribute and learn.
* Technical Experience: You bring practical coding experience—whether self‑taught, gained through a Computer Science degree or equivalent qualification, or developed via a coding bootcamp.
* Collaboration: You have experience working effectively as part of a team and enjoy contributing to shared goals in a supportive environment.
* Quality Mindset: You demonstrate an ability to write clean, maintainable code and show an understanding of good software quality practices.
For any general queries, please contact: bbchr@bbc.co.uk
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