Graduate Software Developer

Graduate Software Developer

Location: Cumbernauld, G68 9LE (Hybrid Working Available)
Salary: Circa £29,700 DOE + Performance Bonus & Company Pension Scheme
Contract: Full-time | Permanent
Start Date: Spring / Summer 2026

Kick-Start Your Software Development Career with a Global Technology Business

Are you a recent Computer Science graduate looking to begin your career in software development with a company that delivers real-world, enterprise-level technology solutions?

At Aperta, you’ll work on software used by banks, central banks, and financial institutions around the world to process high-volume payment transactions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a multinational software company where you’ll gain hands-on experience, structured training, and exposure to large-scale financial systems from the very start of your career.

If you’re curious, motivated, and eager to continue learning in a supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

About Aperta

Aperta is a leading multinational software development company based in Cumbernauld, specialising in high-volume payment processing solutions for global financial institutions.

Our software supports banks, insurance providers, and central banks across international markets, helping them process complex payment transactions securely and efficiently.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for Graduate Software Developers to join our talented team and build long-term careers within our organisation.

Why Join Us?

At Aperta, graduates are supported from day one through mentoring, structured development, and exposure to real projects.

You’ll join a collaborative team environment where questions are encouraged, knowledge-sharing is part of everyday work, and your development is genuinely invested in.

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Build technical and professional skills through structured graduate development
• Gain hands-on experience working on enterprise-level software solutions
• Work alongside experienced developers and technical specialists
• Contribute to real projects early in your career
• Potentially travel internationally to support customer implementations
• Develop long-term career opportunities within a growing global business

What You’ll Learn

During your graduate programme, you’ll gain experience across a wide range of technologies, systems, and development practices, including:

• C#, JavaScript, C++, and .NET development
• Software design, testing, debugging, and deployment
• Working with databases, APIs, and production systems
• Collaborating with developers, testing teams, support teams, and customers
• Understanding how enterprise software solutions are delivered to financial institutions
• Customer implementations, problem-solving, and refining solutions based on client needs

You’ll also be supported by an experienced mentor throughout your development journey.

The Role

As a Graduate Software Developer, you’ll contribute to all stages of the software development lifecycle, from specification and design through to development, testing, and delivery.

You’ll work closely with internal technical teams to help ensure the quality, performance, and reliability of our products while continuing to build your technical capabilities in a supportive environment.

What We’re Looking For?

We’re looking for graduates who are enthusiastic about software development and motivated to continue learning and developing their skills.

Essential Requirements

• A 2:1 degree or above in Computer Science or a related discipline (or on track to achieve this)
• Eligibility to live and work permanently in the UK
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English
• A genuine interest in software development and technology
• Eagerness to learn new programming languages, tools, and technologies
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

What We Offer

• Starting salary circa £29,700, negotiable depending on experience
• Performance bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Structured graduate training programme
• Ongoing mentoring and development support
• Real project work from an early stage
• Opportunity to work with international clients
• Friendly, collaborative, and supportive working environment

Important Application Information

To be considered for this role, please provide details of your A-Level and GCSE results (or equivalent qualifications).

These can either:

• Be included within your CV, or
• Submitted as a separate document alongside your application

Apply Today

If you’re ready to begin your career with a forward-thinking software business delivering solutions to global financial institutions, we’d love to hear from you.

No agencies please.