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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # 1st Class Graduate Software Engineer - Cambridge - **Company:** Mayflower Recruitment Ltd - **Location:** Cambridge, UK - **Experience:** Starter - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Android Software Development, Software Applications, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Python (Programming Language), Cloud Services, Software Systems, Backend, Kotlin, Docker, Golang - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815091441-1st-class-graduate-software-engineer-cambridge ## About the Role You will be part of a small dynamic team and happy to get stuck into a variety of engineering problems, mainly focussing on backend development. Examples include cloud solutions written in Go running on Docker, custom Android application development using Kotlin, DevOps work improving our CI/CD pipeline, and more., You will have achieved excellent academic results from a leading university or be able to demonstrate outstanding technical skills and be proficient in English. While we use Go(lang) as our core language, we are happy to consider experience from C, C++, Java, and Python development environments, as long as you are prepared to learn Go. We are looking for a team player who thinks holistically, enjoys solving complex problems and thrives working autonomously, while not afraid to ask for input and learn from your teammates if you're stuck. You should take pride in your work and want a career where your creative abilities will make a difference in the world of technology whilst being part of an impressive R&D environment. ## Description 1st Class Graduate Software Engineer - Cambridge 1st Class Graduate Software Engineer - Cambridge Direct message the job poster from Mayflower Recruitment Ltd Director @ Mayflower Recruitment Ltd | Talent Acquisition, Recruitment We are looking for bright and enthusiastic graduate software engineers to join a R&D team in Cambridge as they continue the next chapter of product development, a solution to the world of hybrid collaboration technology. As a graduate software engineer, you will work on everything from research and design to testing and delivering features across our entire product range. You will be part of a small dynamic team and happy to get stuck into a variety of engineering problems, mainly focussing on backend development. Examples include cloud solutions written in Go running on Docker, custom Android application development using Kotlin, DevOps work improving our CI/CD pipeline, and more. Responsibilities * Implement high-quality software solutions in Golang and Kotlin * Utilise test-centric design to ensure highly testable and tested code * Review code and actively participate in maintaining a strong engineering culture * Design technical solutions and architectures where required, jointly with the product and engineering team * Researching new technology choices and presenting pros/cons to the engineering team About you You will have achieved excellent academic results from a leading university or be able to demonstrate outstanding technical skills and be proficient in English. While we use Go(lang) as our core language, we are happy to consider experience from C, C++, Java, and Python development environments, as long as you are prepared to learn Go. We are looking for a team player who thinks holistically, enjoys solving complex problems and thrives working autonomously, while not afraid to ask for input and learn from your teammates if you're stuck. You should take pride in your work and want a career where your creative abilities will make a difference in the world of technology whilst being part of an impressive R&D environment. Mayflower is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Seniority level * Seniority levelAssociate Employment type * Employment typeFull-time Job function * Job functionInformation Technology * IndustriesSoftware Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Mayflower Recruitment Ltd by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for "Software Engineer" roles. 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