Graduate Software Engineer - September 2027

CoreTech Security's mission is to deliver high-end security research and bespoke solutions to some of the most interesting cyber security clients in the UK. We have built a world-class team of high-assurance software engineers and researchers who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of security innovation.   By working closely with your peers in small, usually two-to-three person teams, we know our graduates will very quickly develop the skills necessary to lead and deliver unique capabilities for our most trusted clients. Pair programming, as well as regular code and design reviews, are the fastest way to learn, and it’s part of our daily routine. If you're the sort of person that loves learning by doing, with high standards for code quality and a desire to create solutions that stand up to every environment failure you can throw at them, then you're the sort of person we'd love to see at CoreTech.   The Opportunity   We're seeking talented graduates with an active interest in multi-platform software engineering to join our world-class research and development team in September 2027.   CoreTech Academy   As a CoreTech graduate you will be enrolled on the CoreTech Academy where you’ll be provided with the opportunity to rapidly upskill in native development, debugging and reverse engineering through a mix of training, mentoring and shadowing with our experienced team. The Academy also provides the opportunity to attend seminars/presentations on a whole range of subjects, presented by colleagues from across the business.   Application Process As part of this application process we will need you to submit code for review as part of our Operation FIRE STORM challenge, full details can be found here. With our submission portal being Here   We want you to challenge yourself and submit some great code, we're hoping this challenge to take no more than 6 hours. Good luck!

What we're looking for:

Strong programming fundamentals

Enthusiasm for high-assurance, quality code

Excellent problem-solving abilities

Strong interpersonal skills and team spirit

  You may have:  

Experience with a high-level language such as Java, Rust, C++, Go, and others

Experience with a scripting language such as Python or Bash

Familiarity with the Linux OS and working in the shell

A basic understanding of how computers communicate (networking)

Experience using and developing for one of iOS, Android, MacOS, Linux or Windows

An understanding of the ways in which security issues affect software, and how good software can be designed to mitigate these 

Familiarity with the ways in which code quality can be enforced, such as experience with continuous integration or version control

  We are looking for graduates with a passion and enthusiasm for high-assurance, quality code. Ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate an active interest and foundation knowledge in several of the skills listed above.

Work Benefits

Promotions are based on technical excellence and reviewed regularly  

25 days holiday per year (with bank holidays on top), option to buy/sell up to 5 days per year 

Level up with an extra day of holiday per year, up to an extra 5 days, starting from 2 years' service 

We offer financial support to cover HMRC allowable costs of relocating if you’re moving to the area 

Training and development opportunities to support your career aspirations

O'Reilly books subscription which provides access to huge range of technical books

Regular events including internal technical conferences, company socials and pizza-fuelled lunchtime seminars 

Free seasonal fruit, tea, coffee, milk, squash and hot chocolate

Private healthcare including access to

Private online GP, and a helpline to speak with various healthcare professionals 

Physiotherapists, osteopaths or chiropractors for muscle, bone, and joint pain   

Mental health - counselling, and specialist consultations and treatment with psychologists and cognitive behavioural therapists   

Annual Health assessment

Financial Benefits

A company bonus scheme so that everybody is rewarded for company success. This is an annual award that is based on the company hitting its targeted forecast. We have achieved this every year to date

8% company contribution to pension with no minimum requirement for employee contribution   

Death in Service cover of 4x base salary

Lifestyle Benefits

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave: 12 weeks maternity leave at full pay as soon as you join, further enhanced to 20 weeks full pay from 2 years’ service. 2 weeks paternity leave at full pay as soon as you join, further enhanced to 4 weeks full pay from 2 years’ service

Enhanced cycle-to-work scheme including the ability to purchase a bike over £1,000 (e-bikes, specialist cycles and trikes allowed)

Salary Our graduate salary for September 2027 is £38,000. We appreciate that starting work in a new location can be expensive at a time when you are just starting out on your career. To help with this, we offer:   1. A zero-interest graduate loan of up to £2,000, repaid monthly during your second year of service 2. If you're moving to the area, we offer financial support to cover allowable costs of relocating   We will also perform 6 monthly pay reviews for your first two years and aim for our graduates to be promoted to consultant grade within two years of joining.   Location  We are based in the centre of Cheltenham in a stunning new build contemporary office, 5 minutes walk from the local shops and cafes. Our website has a few pictures, which you can take a look at.   Additional Details  Please note, due to sensitivity of the role, successful applicants must be British Citizens and willing to undergo extensive background checks to obtain a security clearance.