Graduate Software Engineer - Bridgend
Description
Why Grayce?
Grayce specialises in delivering technology-driven 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 engineering, infrastructure, and digital transformation programmes.
Our Accelerated Development Programme offers a structured, fast-track route into industry. You will gain hands-on experience working with modern technologies, supporting software delivery, infrastructure, and IT operations in real client environments.
You will typically work with one client at a time, delivering meaningful outcomes in a professional, client-facing environment. Alongside this, you will complete a minimum of six industry-recognised accreditations, with clear progression pathways and salary growth as you develop.
With your specialism in Software Engineering, you will have a tailored learning development journey bespoke to your role, meaning you are prepared for whatever the day throws at you, whilst learning key skills and gaining industry specific accreditations along the way.
Please note this role is due to begin in September 2027.
Application Requirements:
- An interest in building a career as a Software Engineer where you will be up-skilling on a prestigious and highly sought after, Enterprise Applications Development Platform.
- A 2:1 or First Undergraduate Degree in a Technical subject (e.g. Computer Science, Software Engineering, Maths, Physics, Engineering etc)
- Right to work in the UK unsponsored for the duration of the programme. Grayce is not on the UK Border Agency's Sponsor Register and is unable to sponsor work visas for international applicants.
- Commuting distance of Bridgend and a desire to remain in the area long-term. Must be able to be on site a minimum of three days a week.
About the Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of our clients; a global, Specialist Insurance firm, with headquarters in London and Houston, and with a rapidly growing team in Bridgend, Wales.
Working as Grayce Consultants, you will be deployed to our client to join their Product Engineering team, as a “Pega” Software Engineer.
Pega is a leading low-code application development platform used to build workflow automation and case-management solutions. The platform helps companies automate work, connect systems, and build smarter processes, allowing businesses to work faster, avoid mistakes, and deliver better experiences.
This role presents a long-term career opportunity to join our client as full-time employees following completion of the Grayce Programme.
What You'll Be Doing
- Gather requirements from senior stakeholders across all areas of the organisation to understand business needs and create user stories.
- Work effectively as part of agile project teams, engaging with Project Managers, Business Analysts, UX Designers, Testers and Product Owners to help scope out and deliver end-to-end projects.
- Create and manage case management application
- Configure Pega application including case types, data models, UI screens, flows, data transforms, activities, and decision rules.
- Understand core Pega concepts - cases, stages, steps, data pages, data transforms, flows, and assignments.
- Learn Pega's rule resolution and class structure so you understand how rules are picked at runtime.
- Practice building case lifecycle workflows using stages and processes, including alternate stages and exception handling.
- Get hands-on with UI building blocks - sections, layouts, controls, dynamic UI, and harnesses.
- Learn how to integrate with external systems using Connect REST, Connect SOAP, and data pages as integration layers.
- Translate user stories into Pega case management configurations
- Perform unit testing, ensuring compliance with Pega guardrails standards.
- Prepare rule-level design notes
- Assist in troubleshooting, debugging, and optimizing existing Pega applications, including support for deployments and post-release checks.
- Engage in continuous learning through Pega Academy modules and contribute to internal knowledge sharing.
What Makes a Great Grayce Consultant
- Curiosity and problem-solving mindset
- Strong communication and collaboration
- Adaptability in fast-paced environments
- Interest in technology and continuous learning
Why Work for Us
Locations
Locations are updated regularly based on client demand. This opportunity is based in Bridgend, Wales.
Opportunity
- Gain hands-on experience working full-time, on-site with leading organisations, supported by structured training and industry-aligned development.
Delivery
- Work directly with a client, delivering high-quality outcomes in a professional, client-facing environment.
Mentoring
- Receive dedicated coaching and support throughout your placement and development journey.
Progression
- Complete a minimum of six industry-recognised accreditations, with clear pathways for career progression and salary growth.
Wellbeing Support
- Access our Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7 confidential support across financial, legal, health, and wellbeing areas.
Salary
- Our salaries are dictated by location and client
- Significant annual salary increase
Our Approach to AI
At Grayce, we embrace the responsible use of AI. We use AI-assisted screening to help assess eligibility and suitability for our roles, enabling us to review applications fairly and consistently.
We also recognise that candidates may use AI tools when preparing their applications. We welcome the thoughtful use of AI to support your application, but we want to get to know the real you. Please ensure your application reflects your own experiences, strengths and motivations.
Requirements
- A 2:1 or First Undergraduate Degree in a Technical subject (e.g. Computer Science, Software Engineering, Maths, Physics, Engineering etc)
- Ability to work on site 5 days a week. (As a consultancy, we deliver services directly to our clients, meaning much of your work will be based on-site within their teams. This is a key part of your development and early career success.)
- Right to work in the UK unsponsored for the duration of the programme.
- This role is due to begin in September 2027
Skills
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- The minimum academic entry requirement for Grayce’s Early Careers Programme is a 2:1 undergraduate degree classification (or predicted 2:1 if you are still studying). Do you meet, or are you predicted to meet, this requirement?
- A STEM degree is a mandatory entry requirement for Grayce’s Data and Technology Early Careers pathways. This includes undergraduate or postgraduate degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or a closely related discipline. If you do not hold a STEM degree, we recommend applying to our **Business Early Careers pathway** instead. You will still have the opportunity to demonstrate any relevant data or technical skills during the recruitment process, and where appropriate, our Talent team may consider you for a different pathway based on your skills and experience.
- Grayce is currently unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Do you currently have the right to work in the UK and are you able to work without requiring Grayce to sponsor you for a UK work visa at any point during the first 25 months of employment?
- If successful, will you be able to provide valid documentation evidencing your right to work in the UK prior to employment, in line with UK Home Office requirements?