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Graduate Technology Roles – Software Development, QA Testing, DevOps (via the Graduate Development Programme) North West

targetjobs UK Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom

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Posted Feb 7, 2026Apply by Mar 9, 2026

Role & seniority: Graduate Development Programme Analyst (entry-level, early career)

  • Stack/tools (advantageous)

    • Programming: Java, Python (or similar)

    • Testing: test automation, BDD, Cucumber, performance testing

    • Cloud & infra: AWS, Azure, infrastructure as code, basic scripting

    • Delivery/ops: CI/CD, version control, deployment practices, microservices, containers

    • Agile tools: Jira, Confluence

  • Top 3 responsibilities

    • Software Development: design, develop, maintain enterprise applications; contribute to feature work and defect resolution

    • QA/Testing: prepare, execute, document, and remediate tests; potential progression to automation or performance testing

    • DevOps/IT Operations or Information Security: assist in deployment, monitoring, incident response, security monitoring, vulnerability assessment, or service management tasks

  • Must-have skills

    • Academic: minimum 2:1 degree

    • Right to work in the UK by start date; five days/week on-site

    • Some roles may require UK-based residence for last five years (security clearance)

  • Nice-to-haves

    • Interest in programming, test automation, cloud platforms, IaC, scripting

    • Familiarity with Agile processes and tools (Jira, Confluence)

    • Strong communication, structured thinking, stakeholder engagement, continuous learning

  • Location & work type

    • United Kingdom, on-site, full-time

    • Graduate programme with structured development, coaching/mentoring, and client rotations

    • Six indu

Full Description

Application Requirements

Minimum 2: 1 degree Right to work in the UK by the time you start your employment Ability to work on site, five days per week Some of our roles require a high level of security clearance. For these, we require applicants to have been based in the UK for the last five years as a minimum.

Why Grayce?

Grayce specialises in delivering change and transformation for some of the UK’s most ambitious organisations. For over a decade, we have partnered with FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 companies to deploy high performing early career talent across major programmes of work.

Our Accelerated Development Programme offers a structured, fast track route into industry. You will gain hands on experience with leading organisations while developing professional skills, earning industry recognised qualifications, and receiving dedicated coaching and mentoring throughout your journey.

About Our Opportunities

Grayce is seeking motivated graduates to join our Graduate Development Programme and begin their careers in technology. We are recruiting across a range of roles and are looking for individuals who demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, great communication skills and a structured, analytical approach to problem solving.

This programme provides exposure to modern technology environments across: Software Development, Quality Assurance & Testing, DevOps, Information Security and Service Management.

At Grayce, you will be supported by expert coaching and structured development while working with some of the UK’s most respected organisations - from FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 companies to global technology leaders. You will join a team focused on continuous learning, collaboration and delivering measurable impact.

Opportunities Available

Software Development

Support the design, development and maintenance of enterprise level applications, contributing to feature development, engineering tasks and defect resolution.

QA Testing

Support software quality assurance through test preparation, execution, documentation and remediation activities, with opportunities to progress into automation or performance testing.

DevOps

Assist in the deployment, monitoring and optimisation of software systems, supporting automation, environment configuration, performance monitoring and operational improvements.

Information Security

Contribute to protecting systems and data by supporting security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability assessment and policy or control implementation.

Service Desk / Service Management

Provide first line technical support by triaging incidents, resolving service requests, escalating issues appropriately and supporting efficient IT service operations.

What Makes a Great Grayce Analyst

Academic Background

A minimum 2: 1 degree

Technical Skills (advantageous)

An interest in building capability in areas such as

  • Programming languages including Java, Python or similar
  • Test automation, BDD practices and tools such as Cucumber
  • Performance testing concepts
  • Cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure or similar)
  • Infrastructure as code principles and basic scripting
  • CI/CD concepts, version control and deployment practices
  • Microservices and containerisation concepts
  • Agile delivery methodologies and tools such as Jira and Confluence

Professional Skills

Great communication, structured thinking, stakeholder engagement, organisation and a commitment to continuous learning.

Why Work for Us?

Opportunity

Hands on experience working full time onsite with leading organisations, supported by accredited training and industry aligned development.

Delivery

You will typically work with one client during your time at Grayce, delivering high quality outcomes in a structured, professional environment.

Mentoring

Dedicated coaching and support throughout your placement and development journey.

Progression

Completion of a minimum of six industry recognised accreditations, with clear pathways for progression and salary growth.

Wellbeing Support

24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential financial, legal, health and wellbeing support.

Software DevelopmentQuality AssuranceTestingDevOpsInformation SecurityService ManagementJavaPythonTest AutomationBDD PracticesCucumberPerformance TestingCloud PlatformsAWSAzureInfrastructure As Codemulti-location

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