About this role
💼 The Role at a Glance Launch your tech career with a Software Engineering placement at one of the world’s leading consulting and technology firms. You’ll help build and deliver smart tech solutions – from custom apps to full-scale platforms. You’ll get hands-on with the latest tools, help clients bring their ideas to life, and explore exciting new technologies. As part of the team, you’ll use your coding skills to design and develop applications and play a key role in identifying and fixing security risks to keep systems safe from cyber threats. Life as a Software Engineering Intern As a Software Engineering Intern, you'll work alongside multidisciplinary teams to help organisations solve complex challenges through technology.
Combining creativity, problem-solving, and technical expertise, you'll help turn ideas into digital products and solutions that create value for clients and their customers. No two projects are the same. You could be developing cloud-based platforms, enhancing digital experiences, improving business processes through automation, or helping organisations adopt emerging technologies.
Along the way, you'll collaborate with talented colleagues across Accenture, gain exposure to different industries, and see first-hand how technology can drive meaningful change at scale. 🧠Why Join Us We’re proud to be one of the World’s Best Workplaces™, with a culture built on care, inclusion and shared success. At Accenture, you’ll work with diverse teams, grow quickly, and be supported every step of the way. Whether it’s driving sustainability, advancing responsible AI, or creating meaningful change - we’re committed to doing business the right way, for people and the planet.
When you join, you’ll start on a salary of £28,938 per year , plus have access to a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and future: 25 days of vacation per year, plus bank holidays. 3 days paid leave per year for volunteering or charitable work of your choice. Pension plan with matched contributions from Accenture. The option to buy Accenture shares at a 15% discount through our Employee Share Purchase Plan. Elective private medical insurance (with the option to extend cover to family) including online GP access and self-referral physiotherapy.
Free eye tests and annual flu jabs. Life assurance cover. Access to app-based fitness classes and discounted gym memberships. Apps and tools to reduce stress, improve sleep, manage personal finances, and caregiving support. Confidential Employee Assistance Programme for guidance on challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, legal and financial concerns. Opportunity to join various employee societies and clubs.
Enhanced paid parental leave entitlement (subject to terms) Get ready to grow fast . This placement is designed to help you build the skills, confidence, and experience to thrive in a technology career, combining structured learning, tailored training, and practical experience from day one. You'll be part of a collaborative community of engineers, mentors, and technology leaders who are invested in your success. As you grow your technical expertise, you'll also develop the problem-solving, communication, and consulting skills that will help you succeed in an increasingly digital world.
Whether you're passionate about cloud, AI, cybersecurity, software engineering, or emerging technologies, you'll have the opportunity to explore different areas, broaden your perspective, and discover where your interests and strengths can take you. This is more than a placement. It's an opportunity to learn from industry experts, build valuable professional networks, gain recognised credentials, and lay the foundations for a successful career in technology. You will start your journey with some core training, teaching you the skills (including GenAI) that you’ll need to be a successful analyst at Accenture.
You will undergo some programme specific training to prepare you for your first client role. This can include delivery lifecycle, specific technologies and platforms and broader technology implementation approaches and methodologies. You will get the opportunity to gain industry recognised accreditations such as Cloud and Technology Platform certifications.
You’ll get access to: Core Analyst Training: Our core learning programme designed to help new joiners build confidence and skills across areas from delivery best practice, how to work with clients, and programme specific skills. Project-based learning: You’ll work on real challenges for real clients and with support from experienced teams, gain confidence and knowledge on the job. Technology Exposure : Depending on your specific project, you’ll get exposure to a wide range of different technologies and systems and receive training to understand how to use as well as help implement them. 👀 What you’ll need To join our Software Engineering industrial placement scheme, you’ll need to be studying at a UK university on a Bachelor’s degree or Integrated Masters that includes a credit-bearing placement year.
We’re looking for students in the penultimate year studying Computer Science, IT, or a tech-related subject. We also welcome students from Maths, Science, or Engineering backgrounds. You should also be confident coding in at least one major programming language and excited to expand your skills even further. Interns who thrive on this programme have: Strong IT skills and hands-on experience designing or building applications whether through coursework, personal projects, or previous roles. A genuine passion for technology and a constant drive to learn, grow, and improve. Flexibility and resilience to adapt and succeed in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment Great communication and teamwork skills, along with the confidence to present your ideas clearly If you're curious, motivated, and ready to make a real impact, this could be the perfect next step in your journey.