Graduate Software Engineer - Academy

We’re looking for people to join the Access family, who share our passion for believing in better, and who will help us continue to grow.

Love Work. Love Life. Be You. - is central to our success and how we give our customers the freedom to do more of what's important to them.

What does Access offer you?

We offer a blended approach to office working, encouraging you to collaborate and connect in one of our thriving offices. We deliver on what we say, taking the development of our people seriously. We’ll work with you to progress your success plan and provide opportunities to accelerate your career.

On top of a competitive salary, our wellbeing days taking you to 25 days leave a year and a health contribution, you’ll also be able to choose from a range of benefits to suit you. We’re an organisation that likes to give back, so you’ll also have two charity days allocated to support a cause that matters to you.

Our Graduate Academy

Our structured 6-month Graduate Academy will steer you on a learning path from Day 1!

• Months 1-2: Training in .NET, React, APIs, SQL, Security, Quality Engineering, AI-assisted development, and Responsible AI
• Months 3-4: Internal projects and practical product challenges
• Months 5-6: Integration into a live engineering team contributing to customer-facing products and AI-enabled initiatives

Key Responsibilities:

• Leverage AI-assisted development tools and Generative AI technologies to accelerate coding, testing, automation, and the delivery of intelligent product capabilities.
• Evaluate AI-generated outputs to ensure quality, security, and Responsible AI compliance while contributing to AI-powered customer experiences using Azure AI services and modern cloud technologies.
• Develop and maintain high-quality software solutions, participating in requirements analysis, coding, testing, debugging, and continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cloud-based applications through modern development practices, including CI/CD pipelines, quality assurance, and Agile delivery.

Your skills and experiences include:

• 1-3 years of experience developing cloud-based applications using C#, .NET, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript frameworks (React/Vue.js), with an interest in leveraging AI-assisted development tools and Generative AI technologies to enhance software delivery

• Strong analytical skills, problem solving ability, and excellent English communication skills
• Passionate about technology and AI, collaborative, analytical, proactive, adaptable, customer-focused, quality-driven, and committed to continuous learning

After the Graduate Academy – as a Junior Software Engineer you will:

• Develop and enhance software solutions using modern technologies and AI-assisted development tools to deliver high-quality, scalable products.
• Analyze requirements, understand business logic, contribute to solution design, and leverage AI-powered insights to improve development efficiency and product outcomes.
• Debug applications, identify root causes of defects, and use AI-enabled tools to support troubleshooting, testing, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with QA, Product, and Engineering teams to ensure quality standards, best practices, and exceptional customer experiences.
• Contribute to cloud-based software delivery through source control, CI/CD pipelines, automation, and modern DevOps practices.
• Explore and support the integration of Generative AI, intelligent automation, and AI-powered product capabilities across the software development lifecycle.
• Continuously develop expertise in emerging technologies, including AI, cloud services, and modern engineering practices.
• Communicate progress effectively, maintain accurate project tracking, and work collaboratively across departments to deliver business value

What are we all about?

The Access Group is one of the largest UK-headquartered business management software providers. It provides solutions that empower more than 160,000 small and mid-sized organisations in commercial and non-profit sectors across Europe, USA and APAC, giving every employee the freedom to do more of what's important. Its innovative cloud solutions and integrated AI software experience across multiple Access products transform how business technology is used.

With over 9,300 talented individuals driving innovation and customer excellence, we’re shaping the future of work. And we want you to be part of it. At Access, people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, high-performing culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. If you’re excited about this role - even if your experience doesn’t tick every box - you might be exactly who we’re looking for.

We believe in equality for all and the transformative power of diversity. So why not join our vibrant team, where you can love what you do, love how you live, and most importantly, be authentically you?

Let’s make a difference together.

Love Work. Love Life. Be You.