Software Engineer - Graduate Program

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.

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 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

Start dates available in January and February 2026 – 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)
• Eligible to work in Australia (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 Sydney or Melbourne (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 – and counting

🤝 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.