Graduate Software Developer

Job description

Location: London (Old Street office, 3 days/week)£60k + equity + benefitsJoin a high-growth, mission-driven tech company that's transforming the future of work Starts: September 2026

We're excited to re-open our annual Graduate Software Developer Programme – an 18-month journey designed to shape the next generation of engineers through hands‐on experience, impactful work, and deep exposure to the full product lifecycle.

A Bit About BlinkWe're not just closing the digital divide; we're reconnecting distributed organisations, enabling seamless communication, and re‐engaging employees like never before. Our super‐app brings together communication, tools, and information into one platform – giving frontline workers the digital experience they deserve.

With teams in Boston, London, and Sydney, we're making waves worldwide, partnering with industry leaders like Domino's, JD Sports and McDonald's.

Recognised by Gartner, G2, and Sifted as a leader in our field, we're scaling fast — and that's where you come in. As a graduate in our technology team, you'll work on a platform that blends innovation, automation, and world‐class engineering to tackle complex, real‐world challenges. You'll be part of building the #1 mobile workplace for frontline teams everywhere.

About The Technology Graduate ProgrammeFrom day one, you'll be coding. Not shadowing, not just watching — you'll be building.

Over 18 months, you'll rotate across teams every six months. You'll explore the front end, back end, DevOps, and product – working within agile, cross‐functional squads alongside senior and junior developers who are there to support your growth.

This is a rare opportunity to learn in the real world, backed by mentorship, and surrounded by a team that wants to see you succeed.

What You'll Do

Contribute to production code that reaches real users

Build scalable, reliable, and performant software

Learn and apply engineering best practices across the stack

Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers to solve meaningful problems

Explore different areas of the tech team via team rotations

Be part of the full software development lifecycle in an agile environment

RequirementsWhat we're looking for

A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (Bachelor's, Master's or PhD)

Recent graduates or 1–2 years working in industry post‐degree

Solid programming and software design fundamentals

Experience with relational databases and a strong grasp of data structures and algorithms

An interest in full‐stack development – from UI to infrastructure

Excellent problem‐solving and communication skills

Curiosity, humility, and a passion for learning and technology

Great knowledge of at least one programming language such as Java, JavaScript, Python, or C++

You don't need to tick every box—if you're motivated to learn fast, take ownership early, and build technology that solves real problems for real people, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Get From Blink

An 18‐month structured programme with hands‐on learning and real responsibility

Exposure to a wide variety of technologies and teams

A fast‐paced, supportive environment where innovation is celebrated

The experience of being part of a mission‐led startup that's scaling globally

Mentorship from experienced engineers and product leaders

A culture that celebrates inclusion, creativity, and growth

Flexible working and wellbeing support

A clear path to a permanent role after successful completion of the programme

BenefitsReady to build your future?

If you're excited by impactful work, fast learning, and the chance to help shape the future of frontline work — we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits include:

Competitive salary

Stock options on starting and additional high‐performer grants annually

25 days' leave + public holidays

Additional time off between Christmas and New Year

Private healthcare with AXA

3% employer pension contribution when you contribute 5%

Cycle to Work scheme

Social events (lunches, breakfasts, nights out)

Enhanced parental leave

At Blink, we're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse culture where our people feel they truly belong. We value and respect individual differences, so all applications will receive fair and equal consideration without regard to ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or age.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English