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# Graduate Software Engineer

- **Company:** McGregor Boyall Associates Ltd.
- **Location:** Belfast, UK
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** £35,000.0 - £40,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** HTML, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Unit Testing, Business Software, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Cursor, Programming Tools, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Commercial Software, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Web Applications, Stylesheet Language, GitHub Copilot, ReactJS, Backend, Git, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Terraform
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/graduate-software-engineer/57453136

## About the Role

This opportunity is ideally suited to ambitious graduates, career starters, or professionals with up to three years of commercial experience who are looking to accelerate their development within a modern engineering environment. You'll work alongside experienced software engineers, gain exposure to cloud technologies and full-stack development, and contribute to applications used by thousands of users worldwide., We're looking for individuals who are naturally curious, eager to learn, and excited by technology., * Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, STEM subject, or equivalent practical experience

 * Up to 3 years of commercial software development experience (including internships, placements, graduate roles, bootcamps, or personal projects)
 * Understanding of software engineering principles and development methodologies
 * Experience or academic exposure to:
 + HTML, CSS and JavaScript
 + React or similar frontend frameworks
 + Python development
 + REST APIs
 + SQL and relational databases
 + Git and version control
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
 * Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
 * High attention to detail and commitment to quality

Desirable Skills

 * PostgreSQL experience
 * AWS or other cloud platforms
 * CI/CD tooling and automation
 * Terraform or Infrastructure as Code
 * Unit and integration testing frameworks
 * Exposure to AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot or Cursor
 * Understanding of Agile delivery methodologies, If you're a recent graduate or early-career software engineer looking to build your career in a technology-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Reference: 57453136

## Description

As a Graduate Software Engineer, you will work within an agile development team building and maintaining modern web applications, backend services, and cloud-based solutions. You'll receive structured mentoring and support while gaining hands-on experience across the full software development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities

 * Design, develop, and maintain web applications and software features
 * Build responsive user interfaces using modern frontend technologies
 * Develop backend APIs and services to support business applications
 * Work with relational databases, data models, and SQL queries
 * Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices
 * Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability
 * Collaborate with product, engineering, and business stakeholders
 * Troubleshoot technical issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
 * Learn and adopt new technologies, frameworks, and development tools
 * Support cloud-based deployments and CI/CD processes