Junior Software Engineer (Graduate)

About the Position

We are excited to announce a Junior Software Engineer (Graduate) position at First Derivative, located in Newry, UK. If you are passionate about technology, motivated by problem-solving, and eager to kickstart your career in data and software, this is your opportunity to get ahead. Our graduate program combines strong university partnerships and an industry-aligned FinTech curriculum to develop client-ready talent through immersive, AI-native training.

Responsibilities

• Work with experienced teams to deliver technical solutions that create real value for clients
• Build experience across projects involving data management, data engineering, and cloud technologies
• Collaborate with colleagues across teams and disciplines in a fast-moving environment
• Bring ideas, analysis, and problem-solving skills to real client challenges
• Develop practical experience in testing, troubleshooting, and supporting software systems

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject
• Must have graduated no later than 2025
• No more than 1 year of software engineering experience, excluding placement or apprenticeship experience
• Some familiarity with Java, Python, or a similar programming language

What You Could Work On

Graduates initially join a structured training program for several weeks before they begin working in a client-facing role, either working on-site with your client or working from a project team based in one of our offices. Graduates will have a mix of training courses and varying client projects, designed to give both the experience and core skills needed to progress. Depending on the team and project you join, you could gain hands-on experience in Technical Business Analysis, Systems and Application Support, Software Testing, Data Engineering, Data Management, and Cloud Computing.

We Offer

• Structured training program
• Hands-on project experience
• Opportunity to work on-site with clients or from our offices
• Exposure to various technical areas including data management, data engineering, and cloud technologies

About the Company

First Derivative has over 20 years of award-winning delivery. Our graduate program fast-tracks careers in Capital Markets through structured training, hands-on project experience, and client-facing roles that build the skills needed for long-term success.