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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Graduate Software Engineer - AI - **Company:** Graduate Recruitment Bureau - **Location:** Reading, UK - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** £30,000.0 - £35,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Software Quality, Computer Programming, Databases, Software Debugging, Web Development, Laravel, Software Engineering, GitHub Copilot, ReactJS, Information Technology, Web Technologies, Front End Software Development, Software Coding, GPT, Api Management, Programming Languages - **Published:** July 31, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1f1d9a332496e783 ## About the Role We are looking for a forward-thinking graduate who enjoys solving problems and learning by doing. Must-Have * 2:1 degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar. * Practical programming experience through university work, projects, placements, or personal development. * Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn. Nice-to-Have * Experience with AI-assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT or similar platforms. * Exposure to PHP, Laravel, React, JavaScript, APIs, databases or web development. ## Description As a Graduate Software Engineer, you will help build and improve real applications while learning how modern development teams use AI responsibly to work faster and smarter. You will have the opportunity to develop across the full software development lifecycle, strengthening your coding, debugging, testing and problem-solving skills. The core stack includes PHP, Laravel and React, but your existing programming language is less important than your curiosity and willingness to learn. AI-assisted coding experience is ideal, and you will have plenty of room to grow as a software engineer. * Build and enhance applications using PHP, Laravel, React and modern development practices. * Use AI-assisted coding tools to accelerate development while reviewing and validating generated code. * Write, test and debug clean, maintainable software across real client projects. * Support API integrations, databases and front-end features as your technical skills develop. * Collaborate with experienced engineers to solve problems and improve software quality. * Learn new technologies and development approaches through hands-on project experience. Benefits and Perks You will join a hands-on engineering environment where you can learn directly from experienced technical professionals and build skills through real software projects. * £30,000-£35,000 starting salary. * Hands-on experience developing software and AI-enabled solutions for real organisations. * Exposure to modern web technologies including PHP, Laravel and React. * Opportunity to develop practical AI-assisted coding skills in a professional engineering environment. * Career development and room to grow as your technical capabilities expand. ## Related Videos - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [The Laravel Core - Demystify The Beast](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/98-the-laravel-core-demystify-the-beast) - [ Evaluating AI models for code comprehension](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1462-evaluating-ai-models-for-code-comprehension) - [Hiring AI Native Talents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100268-hiring-ai-native-talents) - [API Platform: From Rest & GraphQL APIs to state-of-the-art standards in seconds](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1968-api-platform-from-rest-graphql-apis-to-state-of-the-art-standards-in-seconds) - [Building the next generation of AI developer tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100069-building-the-next-generation-of-ai-developer-tools) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline)