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# Graduate Software Engineer - 2026 First-Class Computer Science Grad.

- **Company:** gb
S Merrick LTD
- **Location:** Cardiff, UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** £25,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), PHP (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Software as a Service, Databases, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, Model View Controller (MVC), Object-Oriented Software Development, Commercial Software, Software Construction, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/graduate-software-engineer/s-merrick-ltd-job107879748

## About the Role

* Graduating in 2026
 * First-Class Computer Science degree (or confirmed predicted First)
 * Degree from a Top 30 UK university for Computer Science
 * Strong object-oriented programming skills
 * Good SQL/database knowledge
 * Passion for software engineering and problem solving
 * Excellent communication skills
 * UK Right to Work (visa sponsorship is not available)

What you'll be training into:

 * C#
 * PHP
 * SQL Server
 * Azure
 * JavaScript
 * MVC

You don't need experience in every technology listed.

If you've developed software using Java, Python, C++, C#, PHP or another object-oriented language, we'll provide the training to help you quickly learn the rest.

## Description

* Developing real commercial software from day one
 * Building web, database and cloud-based applications
 * Working alongside experienced Software Engineers
 * Learning modern software engineering best practices
 * Receiving structured mentoring and technical support
 * Developing your skills through dedicated training and certifications

What you'll receive:

 * £25,000 starting salary (with a raise after probation)
 * Salary review after probation
 * Discretionary bonus
 * Fully remote working anywhere in the UK
 * Structured graduate training programme
 * Mentoring from experienced Software Engineers
 * Exposure to C#, PHP, SQL Server and Azure
 * Long-term career progression
 * Friendly Agile development team

If you're looking for an outstanding first software engineering role where you'll be supported, challenged and developed, we'd love to hear from you.


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