Software Developer Graduate Program (New Zealand)

FDM Group Ltd.; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology consultancy is offering a graduate program for aspiring software engineers. The program includes up to 12 weeks of hands-on training in essential tech skills such as JavaScript and SQL, with opportunities to work on impactful projects across various industries. Candidates with any Bachelor’s degree and a willingness to relocate for work in Australia or New Zealand are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Competetive salary

Ongoing development through the Skills Lab

Consultant Experience Team support

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Problem-solving skills and analytical thinking are essential.
• Eligibility to work in Australia or New Zealand required.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher (any field) is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Build backend APIs for banking apps.
• Create web features for insurance platforms.
• Automate manual processes to save time.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher (any field)

Tools

JavaScript

Springboot

React

SQL

Git

Job description

About The Role

Code. Build. Break into tech

Think you need to be a coding genius to make it in software engineering? You don’t. If you bring your curiosity and drive, we’ll help you build a successful tech career. At FDM, you could be building new features for a banking app, fixing bugs in payment systems, or using real user feedback to improve performance. It’s a career that opens doors everywhere.

Be open to building a tech career in New Zealand or Australia. You could see yourself shaping the user experience of a banking app, turning customer feedback into real features, or building a dashboard that helps teams understand why customers leave and how to keep them.

Why Join FDM’s Graduate Program?

• Up to 12 weeks of hands-on training in our Skills Lab with expert coaches
• Learn practical skills such as Object-Oriented Programming, JavaScript, Springboot, React, Git, SQL and CI/CD pipelines and AI integrations
• Work with ASX-listed clients across Finance, Insurance, Health and more including Australia’s big 4 banks
• Explore project positions such as Software Engineer, Automation Tester, Site Reliability Engineer, Cloud Engineer, and more
• Get ongoing support, mentoring & career coaching
• Make an impact: Work on projects that matter from day one

What You’ll Work On

This isn’t just training for training’s sake. You’ll be solving real-world problems on high-impact projects like:

• Building backend APIs that power banking apps used by millions
• Creating web features for insurance platforms and seeing them go live
• Automating manual processes with scripts and tools that save teams hours
• Supporting cloud migrations and writing clean, scalable code
• Collaborating with product teams in a fast-paced agile environment

Perks & Benefits

• Full-time employment with competitive salary
• Pre-assignment upskilling and on-the-job learning
• Ongoing development through the FDM Skills Lab and career support team
• Consultant Experience Team focused on your growth and wellbeing
• Opportunity to work with New Zealand’s and Australia’s biggest brands

Start dates available in September, October & December 2025 – Apply today

About You

You don’t need to come from a tech background — we’ll teach you what you need to know.

We’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (any field – from STEM to psychology to business)
• Eligibility to work in Australia or New Zealand (citizen or permanent resident)
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
• Clear communication, and a willingness to learn
• Open to relocating for client projects in Australia or New Zealand (relocation support provided)

Office attendance required 3-5 days, dependent on client assignment

About Us

FDM powers the people behind tech and innovation. We spot trends, find top talent, and help businesses stay ahead.

With 30+ years of experience, we coach, mentor, and launch fresh thinkers from diverse backgrounds into world-class careers. Partnering with top global companies, we deliver the right talent at the right time—while guiding our people toward exponential growth.

Global impact – 19 centres across APAC, North America, the UK & Europe; 25,000+ careers launched; 300+ trusted client partners.

Committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Tech careers should be for everyone. With 80+ nationalities represented, FDM thrives on diversity, fuels innovation through unique perspectives, and celebrates success together. As an Equal Opportunity Employer and FTSE4Good-listed company, we ensure every qualified applicant gets a fair shot—no barriers, just opportunities.