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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Graduate Software Engineer - **Company:** Mitek Industries - **Location:** Worcester, UK - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, System Configuration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Web Development, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Systems, TypeScript, Information Technology, Code Restructuring, Software Version Control, Programming Languages - **Published:** July 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b2af12b0a26c2c0d ## About the Role + A recent or upcoming graduate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline. + Familiarity with programming languages such as C#, .NET, TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, or Python. + Understanding of software development principles, source control, testing, and collaborative engineering practices. + Curiosity about software architecture, product development, telemetry, user feedback, and how well-engineered software creates business value. + Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn from feedback. + Excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Desirable Skills + Knowledge of cloud technologies, particularly Microsoft Azure. + Exposure to web application development, APIs, telemetry, analytics, or DevOps practices. + Experience with Agile methodologies, automated testing, or CI/CD pipelines. + An interest in construction technology, engineering software, or product-led software development. ## Description As a Graduate Software Engineer at MiTek UK, you will join the team working on Optics, contributing to a product that helps deliver insight, visibility, and value across MiTek's software landscape. You will work alongside experienced engineers, product managers, and QA specialists to design, build, test, review, deploy, support, and improve production software. This is a hands-on engineering role for early-career engineers who are ready to apply their academic knowledge, continue learning, and grow into confident professional software engineers with strong foundations in quality, maintainability, and product impact. Career Progression This role provides a clear route into a long-term software engineering career at MiTek, with increasing responsibility as your confidence, technical judgement, and delivery capability grow. + First 3 months: onboarding, product familiarisation, environment setup, team practices, and supported engineering tasks. + 3 to 6 months: ownership of small product changes, tests, code reviews, and sprint delivery. + 6 to 12 months: delivery of fuller features or technical improvements, debugging, production-quality fixes, and technical discussions. + Beyond 12 months: progression towards an established Software Engineer role, broader feature ownership, system quality improvements, and future senior engineering responsibilities. Progression is supported through one-to-ones, code review feedback, mentoring, performance objectives, and practical product work., + Design, develop, test, and maintain production features and supporting engineering capabilities for the product. + Work with engineers, product managers, QA specialists, and stakeholders to understand requirements, shape technical approaches, and deliver practical software solutions. + Participate in Agile ceremonies, contribute to sprint planning, and take ownership of well-defined engineering tasks from implementation through review and release. + Support troubleshooting, debugging, refactoring, and continuous improvement activities across production software. + Contribute to automated testing, code reviews, documentation, telemetry, DevOps practices, and knowledge-sharing within the team. ## Related Videos - [The Intent Engineer: Closing the Gap Between Business & Engineering - Manuel Klein](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1855-the-intent-engineer-closing-the-gap-between-business-engineering-manuel-klein) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Do TypeScript without TypeScript](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/327-do-typescript-without-typescript) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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