Software Engineering Graduate Jobs in Manchester

Designs and develops AI-powered software products using Python and cloud technologies, supporting clients from initial prototypes through to scalable production solutions.About Reply:Reply specialises in designing and implementing solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. Structured as a network of highly specialised companies, Reply supports leading European industrial groups in sectors such as Telco & Media, Industry and Services, Banking and Insurance, and Public Administration, helping define and develop business models enabled by new paradigms such as AI, Cloud Computing, Digital Media, and the Internet of Things. Reply’s services include Consulting, System Integration, and Digital Services.   Role Overview:This role is a client-facing graduate or early-career position focused on designing and delivering AI‑powered products. You will work across the full lifecycle of solutions, from early concepts and MVPs through to scalable production deployments, using Python and modern cloud technologies. Collaborating closely with senior consultants and business stakeholders, you’ll contribute to architecture, development, testing, and adoption of AI solutions. The position blends hands-on technical work with exposure to large-scale digital and business transformation initiatives.Responsibilities:Contribute to the design and development of AI‑powered applications, from early prototypes and PoCs through to MVP and production solutions. Implement and maintain Python-based software components, integrating APIs, data pipelines, and cloud services (with a focus on Azure).  Support solution architecture activities, ensuring products are scalable, secure, and aligned with client technical standards.  Participate in testing, deployment, and monitoring activities to ensure reliability and performance of AI solutions in production.  Translate business requirements into clear technical specifications and implementation tasks.  Work directly with client stakeholders, supporting workshops, demos, and presentations to drive understanding and adoption of new solutions.  Collaborate with cross-functional teams across AI, software engineering, and data to deliver end‑to‑end product features.  Contribute to documentation, best practices, and continuous improvement of delivery processes on the engagement.About the Candidate:Recent graduate or early-career professional (up to ~3 years’ experience) with a degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or a related field.  Strong foundations in AI and/or software engineering, with hands-on experience in Python and building applications or software projects. Familiar with core software development practices and concepts such as SDLC, APIs, cloud platforms (ideally Azure), and data-driven solutions. Confident communicator who can explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and is comfortable in client-facing environments.  Analytical problem-solver who can work in fast-moving, ambiguous settings and contribute to shaping practical solutions.  Demonstrated interest in digital and business transformation, and in applying AI to real-world products beyond pure experimentation.  Bonus: exposure to media and entertainment, generative AI / LLM projects, or experience taking solutions from PoC to MVP to production.Reply is an Equal Opportunities Employer and committed to embracing diversity in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, identity, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status or parental status or any other characteristic protected by the Law.  Reply is committed to making sure that our selection methods are fair to everyone. To help you during the recruitment process, please let us know of any Reasonable Adjustments you may need.

Posted 11 days ago

Develops AI-powered software applications using artificial intelligence, machine learning, generative AI and cloud technologies to solve business challenges for clients.About Sprint Reply:Sprint Reply is the Reply Group company specialised in Intelligent Process Automation. Our mission is to create automation platforms capable of solving concrete business problems, supporting our customers in the transformation towards the Intelligent Enterprise and the adoption of a scalable and efficient Digital Workforce. In Sprint Reply we combine an execution oriented engineering approach with strong experiences on 4 technology families, Robotic Process Automation, Computer Vision & ICR, AI & Machine Learning and Process Mining, dedicating constant attention to R&D on various Artificial Intelligence issues.Role Overview:As a Graduate AI Software Developer, you will help design, build and deploy innovative software solutions that leverage the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Generative AI, AWS and Microsoft Azure.Working alongside experienced consultants, architects and engineers, you'll contribute to client-facing projects that solve real business challenges through modern software development and cloud-native technologies. You'll gain hands-on experience developing applications, integrating AI services, working with large language models (LLMs), and building scalable solutions using leading cloud platforms.At Sprint Reply, you'll benefit from extensive training opportunities including industry certifications, peer-to-peer learning, hackathons, code challenges and innovation labs. We encourage rapid career growth and will provide the support and mentorship needed to develop into a highly skilled AI Engineer and technology specialist.Responsibilities:Design, develop and maintain software applications using modern development frameworks and toolsSupport the development of AI-powered and Generative AI solutions for client projectsWork with cloud technologies including AWS and Microsoft Azure to build scalable applicationsCollaborate with consultants, solution architects and client stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutionsDevelop, test and deploy high-quality code following software engineering best practicesContribute to proof-of-concepts, innovation projects and AI experimentation initiativesSupport the integration of AI models, APIs and cloud services into enterprise applicationsContinuously learn and apply emerging technologies in AI, cloud computing and software engineeringAbout the Candidate:A minimum Bachelor's degree (2:1 or above) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical disciplineStrong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, C# or similarPassion for software development, AI and emerging technologiesUnderstanding of software engineering principles and development methodologiesInterest in cloud technologies, particularly AWS and Microsoft AzureExcellent problem-solving and analytical skillsStrong communication and collaboration skillsFlexible attitude towards working across different projects and industriesPrevious experience is not required, but personal projects, university coursework, internships, hackathons or open-source contributions are highly desirableEagerness to learn and build a career in AI and software engineering Reply is an Equal Opportunities Employer and committed to embracing diversity in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, identity, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status or parental status or any other characteristic protected by the Law. 

Posted 11 days ago

Develops software engineering skills through a four-year degree apprenticeship, combining university study with hands-on projects building, testing and maintaining digital products and secure systems.Your tech future starts here At Lloyds Banking Group, tech isn’t just part of the business. It is the business. With £3bn a year going into AI, cloud and engineering, we’re busy reinventing how 23 million customers manage their money.As a Digital & Technology Solutions Degree Apprentice, you’ll dive into coding, problem-solving and building digital products people use every day. Forget tea runs. Think real projects, real customers, real impact.Four years. Big learning. Real projects This apprenticeship is a deep dive into software engineering. You’ll study at Manchester Met and apply your learning directly to projects at Lloyds.You’ll cover modules like:Programming fundamentals & databasesIT project management & cyber securityFull stack web developmentSoftware design, architecture & enterprise programmingTesting, quality assurance & professional practiceBy the end, you’ll graduate with a degree-level qualification and four years of hands-on experience.The impact you could makeBuild and test apps used by millionsDevelop secure systems that keep customers safeSolve big problems in payments, platforms and moreLearn to deliver tech the right way - ethical, scalable, inclusiveYour skills toolkitYou’ll master:Python, Java and other core languagesDatabases, networks and securityFull stack web developmentAgile teamwork and modern software practicesSupport in your cornerBlended learning - classroom + real projectsTime carved out for your developmentA mentor, a manager and a buddy to back youA community of techies who get as excited about clean code as you doYour future. Fully fundedWe’ll pay your salary and fully fund your degree, so by the end of the programme, you’ll have completed a level 6 apprenticeship in Digital & Technology Solutions. You’ll also gain four years of experience working on one of the UK’s largest tech transformations, equipping you with skills that can take you anywhere in the industry—from specialist engineering roles to future tech leadership positions.Requirements What you’ll needYou’ll need to be at least 18 years old on 1st September 2027GCSEs grades 4-9 in both English and Maths (Achieved)You’ll need a minimum of 104 UCAS points (These grades can be predicted, but any offer made to you will be conditional upon successful achievement of these qualifications)Important information An additional requirement for the apprenticeship position is that you must currently possess a valid Right to Work in the UK. Your visa end date must extend beyond the duration of the apprenticeship programme, which will last up to four years.Due to Home Office requirements regarding Skilled Workers, we’re unable to accept applications for visa sponsorship for our apprenticeship roles as the proposed salary for the role does not meet the minimum threshold – if this situation applies to you, please consider looking for other vacancies which may be more suitable. 

Posted 11 days ago

Graduate ML Deployment Engineer training, evaluating, optimising, and deploying computer vision models into production manufacturing systems, with ongoing performance monitoring and improvement.ABOUT US:We’re an AI-focused startup, led by experienced entrepreneurs and supported by leading investors. We are building brain-inspired, intelligent systems to maximally exploit the functionality and performance of compute devices in smart manufacturing applications. Our trademarked technology continuously learns new use cases from unlabelled data using only a few reference examples.This is an incredibly exciting time to join the company, as we scale across multiple customers and industry domains from automotive, aerospace, defence to heavy industries.We are based in central Manchester. We offer competitive salaries and benefits.ROLEWe are seeking a Graduate ML Deployment Engineer to join our machine learning and deployment team. This is a deployment-focused machine learning role, working closely with our data, engineering and customer teams to take machine learning models from development into production systems running 24×7.The role will involve:Training and retraining machine learning models using real-world production data.Training machine learning models to help setup new inspection lines.Evaluating model performance using appropriate ML metrics and production data.Analysing model failures and identifying opportunities for improvement.Working with the data team to understand data quality, distribution shifts, difficult cases and model failure modes.Translating findings from production data into improvements to models, training data and evaluation processes.Preparing ML models for production deployment and working with engineering teams to integrate them into production systems.Optimising models for inference performance, reliability and deployment constraints.Monitoring model performance following deployment and supporting continuous improvement.Working across ML development, data operations and deployment to ensure models perform reliably in real-world manufacturing environments.This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys practical machine learning, solving problems with real-world data, and understanding the complete journey from model training to production deployment. WHAT DO WE OFFER:Market competitive compensation packageCompany pensionHybrid friendly work environmentGrowth opportunity at an early-stage startupESSENTIAL:Vision machine learning experienceAbility to train (and retrain) custom ML models from real world dataFamiliarity with image data and interest in computer vision applicationsML Ops and model deploymentStrong communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.Proficient in English (written and verbal)Available to work from Manchester office (minimum 3 days in the office Tue-Thurs mandatory)NICE TO HAVE:Experience with multiple Vision ML modelsML deployment to registriesDocker experienceBasic understanding of manufacturing processes or defect types in industrial components.Interest in AI-driven visual inspection and data-centric AI development. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. 

Posted 23 days ago

Complete a three-year paid degree apprenticeship combining university study with practical experience in data analytics, software engineering or IT consulting while delivering digital solutions for clients.Why choose an apprenticeship with Capgemini? Start your career in technology and consulting through a paid degree apprenticeship with Capgemini Invent. Over the 3-year programme, you will combine structured study from Sheffield Hallam University with practical consulting experience, working alongside Capgemini Invent colleagues to help our clients address real business, data, AI and technology challenges. Your programme will begin with a 10-week campus-based bootcamp, giving you the foundations and support to transition into your Invent role. You’ll develop digital and technical capabilities alongside consulting, delivery and professional skills. From your very first week, you’ll meet inspiring people and start to build relationships. After your bootcamp and foundation training, you’ll transition into the Public Sector or Enterprise Data & Analytics Invent team and begin applying your learning in a professional consulting environment. At Capgemini, we’re committed to helping you succeed. You’ll be encouraged to grow your confidence, explore new ideas, and develop your personal brand in a supportive and inclusive environment where your voice matters. You’ll benefit from: A permanent, paid role with salary progression each year, the starting salary for this role is £26,500  A fully funded degree while gaining real work experience A strong support network, including mentors, experts, and a wider community of apprentices and graduates This apprenticeship is ideal for anyone passionate about technology, problem-solving, and building digital solutions that make an impact. Locations Your Capgemini office base will be Manchester or Newcastle, and you should live within reasonable commuting distance of your chosen location. Due to the nature of our work, you may also need to travel to other Capgemini offices, Sheffield Hallam University and client locations. Some assignments may require regular on-site attendance or work in secure environments. Travel requirements will vary by assignment, so you should be prepared to be away from home for extended periods of time. Eligibility: To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must have: 7 GCSEs at grades A* -C (or 4-9), including Maths and English, or equivalent qualifications. In addition, you must have one of the following: 3 A-Levels at grades A*-C across all three subjects (AS Levels are not accepted) A completed Level 3 apprenticeship A BTEC with grade profile of Merit, Distinction, Distinction minimum  Your Role:As a Digital & Technology Solutions Degree Apprentice, you’ll work as part of a team delivering and improving digital services for real clients. You’ll gain practical experience, learn from industry experts, and play an active role in building solutions that help organisations run more effectively.When you join, you’ll start on one of the below pathways, depending on your skills and interests:  Data Analyst In this pathway, you’ll learn how to use data to help organisations understand performance and make informed decisions. You may: Build data pipelines and work with cloud platforms Support data analysis and real-time insights Create dashboards and reports Create AI products Software Engineer In this pathway, you’ll learn how to design, build and improve software, systems and digital tools.  You may: Learn programming languages and frameworks Work with databases and cloud technologies Be part of agile teams delivering real software projects IT Consultant In this pathway, you’ll learn how to understand organisational needs and help shape effective technology solutions. You may: Gather and document user and business requirements Analyse processes, systems and service needs Support the design, testing and implementation of technology solutions What to expect Join our Public Sector or Enterprise Data & Analytics consulting team Work on real projects from early on Learn from experienced professionals and industry experts Be part of a collaborative and supportive team Develop your technical skills, consulting skills and professional confidence Who we are looking for You do not need to begin the programme as a technology expert. We are looking for people who are curious, enjoy solving problems and are motivated to learn. You should be comfortable working with others, communicating your ideas and balancing university study with a professional role. An interest in how technology, data, AI and digital services can improve organisations and people’s experiences will help you succeed. 

Posted 29 days ago