Software Engineering Graduate Programme

A two-year consulting role focused on developing and modernizing critical software architecture for clients across Scotland. Following accredited initial training, you will work within agile frameworks across the application lifecycle in roles such as Software Engineer, Cloud Platform Engineer, or DevOps Engineer.

About The Role

Join our Software Engineering Team and launch an exciting, fast-paced career in IT transformation. From new product development to technology modernisation, quality engineering and application support, our agile ways of working help clients co-deliver critical architecture and software solutions across all stages of the application lifecycle.

Discover diverse and exciting roles on client assignments. Become a master of diverse programming languages, applying industry best practices as we partner with leading technology vendors like Microsoft and AWS to accelerate our clients' software transformation projects.

You’ll be joining FDM as an Associate Consultant within the Software Engineering Practice. You will deliver projects for our clients across a wide portfolio of specialisms and sectors, with the opportunity to take on the role of Software Engineer, Tester, DevOPs Engineer, Analyst, Cloud Platform Engineer and more.

You'll have the chance to develop your career, whether linear or non-linear, as our Skills Lab offers numerous upskilling opportunities to enhance your abilities or explore new areas.

About You

Where ambition meets opportunity 

At FDM, we find driven people from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to your continuous growth, we offer a non-linear career journey with our Skills Lab helping guide you to the future you want. Your skillsets will grow. Clients will value your increased expertise. And your career will thrive exponentially.

Minimum qualifications

• Degree level qualification (2:2 or higher)

• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work in a team

• Demonstrable interest and desire to work in technology

• Commitment to at least two years of employment with FDM

• The right to work in the UK

• Flexibility to take on client assignments across Scotland

Why join us?

• Career coaching and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career

• Initial upskilling pre-assignment that has been accredited by TechSkills

• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad

• Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skill set within your field

About Us

FDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees.

FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK ‘Best Employer’. 

Diversity and Inclusion
FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.