Software Engineer Graduate

  • Abound
  • 07/06/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications SQL Python Graduate IT Software Engineer

Job Description

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.