Your Graduate Scheme (Software Engineering Route)
- There will be opportunities to work on projects ranging from our core, market leading product to new products and markets that we're just getting off the ground.
- You'll also have chances to work cross functionally with our data science, risk, compliance, underwriting and product teams.
- You'll start shipping code from week one, and learn by doing.
- You will rotate through various backend focused teams and might be contributing by
- Implementing business logic for our core business (Abound) and new products.
- Create internal and customer facing endpoints with FastAPI to integrate with our frontends and external clients.
- Integrate with external APIs to improve our credit decisioning and payment processing.
- Working with Postgres or MySql databases to handle customer data safely and efficiently.
- Product Development: participate in rapid feature development cycles for new products, and see the direct customer and commercial impacts of your work.
- Mentorship Program: pair with senior engineers and rotate through different teams.
- Bi annual technical reviews and career progression planning.
- Real Impact: See your code go live and directly affect lending decisions for thousands of customers who struggle with traditional banking.
Who you are
- You believe that learning is the most important thing to optimise for as you start your career, and want to learn by doing at the fastest growing fintech in London.
- You like getting your hands dirty and using tech to solving complex problems.
- You thrive when given ownership, and autonomy.
- You also want to learn about the commercial impact of any technical changes you make.
- A recent (or soon to be) graduate with a degree in a technical or quantitative field (e.g. Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering or Mathematics - STEM field).
- Programming: Proficiency in Python or similar languages or a good understanding of computer science and eagerness to learn and perform in Python based technologies.
- Genuine interest in financial technology and how AI can solve real world problems.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in cross functional teams.
Why Join Us
- Learn from experienced Software Engineers, and product leaders in a flat, fast paced teams.
- A chance to shape the future of credit using the latest Python based technologies such as FastAPI.
- A collaborative, diverse, flexible culture that values growth, ownership, and keeping our customers first in all of our engineering.
- Position yourself at the forefront of the financial services revolution.
- Exceptional promotion opportunities from rapid company growth.
What we offer
- Hybrid with 3 days a week in the office.
- 25 days' holiday a year, plus 8 bank holidays.
- 2 paid volunteering days per year.
- One month paid sabbatical after 4 years.
- Free gym membership.
- Team wellness budget to be active together - set up a yoga class, a tennis lesson or go bouldering.
Scheme details
- Our graduate scheme runs for one year, with the opportunity to convert to a permanent role based on performance.
- Start date: Late September - Early October 2026 (TBC).
Please note: we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.