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# Software Engineering Graduate

- **Company:** Sage Group plc
- **Location:** Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Software Quality, Software Debugging, Scrum Methodology, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Software Version Control, Programming Languages
- **Published:** November 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://sagehr.my.salesforce-sites.com/careers/fRecruit__ApplyJob?vacancyNo=VN44280

## About the Role

To be eligible for this role, you'll need to have a Computer Science Degree (or equivalent) alongside

 * Experience with at least one programming language and a solid understanding of coding fundamentals
 * Ability to apply problem solving skills using code, demonstrated through academic or practical projects
 * Familiarity with basic software development practices such as version control, testing, and debugging
 * The aptitude and motivation to learn new technologies and programming languages
 * Self-starting attitude; open to new challenges
 * A curious mindset that embraces innovation
 * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to work effectively with colleagues across the globe.
 * Experience of using AI, and an interest in continuous development of AI skills as the technology evolves.

## Description

We believe the best Software Engineers build strong foundations by experiencing different parts of the product lifecycle, from building customer facing features to ensuring quality and reliability at scale. As a Graduate Software Engineer, you'll develop your technical skills while contributing to real products and services, supported by structured learning, coaching, and hands on delivery with an agile team

During your time on the programme, you could be involved in:

 * Building and improving software features and services, working across the full development lifecycle from design and development through to delivery and maintenance
 * Working on back end and/or front end components, learning how systems are designed, built and integrated to create great customer experiences
 * Collaborating closely with QA, Product and other team members to understand requirements, test outcomes and deliver high quality releases as part of an agile (SCRUM) team
 * Learning software quality practices, including writing and executing test cases, identifying defects and developing skills in automated testing
 * Taking part in mentoring, training and hands on learning to build both technical capability and wider product and business understanding
 * Exploring modern engineering practices and tools, including how emerging technologies can be used to improve quality, efficiency and productivity

This programme is designed to give you meaningful, hands on experience from day one, with the support and space to learn, ask questions and grow, helping you build the skills, confidence and experience needed for a long term career in software engineering.