London Software Engineering Placement 2026

London Software Engineering Placement 2026

The Role at a Glance

Launch your tech career with a Software Engineering 12 Month Placement at one of the world’s leading consulting and technology firms. You’ll help build and deliver smart 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—keeping systems safe from cyber threats.

Life as a Software Engineering Intern

As a Software Engineering Intern, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation—using both current and emerging technologies to help shape what’s next. You’ll design and deliver custom-built solutions and play a hands-on role in every phase of development: from concept and coding to testing and deployment.

You won’t be limited to one path. You’ll explore a wide range of roles across applications, cloud, infrastructure, data, DevOps, tech architecture, quality assurance, and software engineering. Each project brings something new—different industries, different challenges, and different technologies.You’ll rotate through projects of varying lengths and scope, gaining exposure to diverse sectors and real-world problems. No matter the task, you’ll be applying your software engineering and computing skills to build innovative, impactful solutions.

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 £27,158 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)

What You’ll Learn

Get ready to grow fast. This placement is your launchpad—combining structured learning, immersive hands-on experience, and tailored training to help you grow into a confident, capable tech professional. From day one, you’ll be part of a vibrant, collaborative community of engineers, mentors, and leaders who are genuinely invested in your success. You’ll sharpen your coding skills, build deep technical expertise, and start carving out your niche in areas that excite you—whether that’s cloud, AI, cybersecurity, or full-stack development.Because we work across industries and business functions, you’ll gain exposure to a wide range of challenges and technologies. You’ll collaborate with experts, tackle real-world problems, and use cutting-edge tools that support both your current role and your long-term career ambitions.This is more than a placement- it’s your gateway to becoming a trusted tech advisor and future innovator.

• You will start your journey with some core training, teaching you all the key skills 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. That means you’re currently in the penultimate year of your course, working towards a degree in 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.Our placement is designed for innovators, problem-solvers, and future tech leaders.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
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the confidence to share ideas and collaborate effectively.

If you're curious, motivated, and ready to make a real impact, this could be the perfect next step in your journey.

Your Development Path

Once you’ve completed your initial training, you’ll be ready to take on your first role. Project placements vary based on business needs, and we encourage interns to explore a wide range of opportunities to discover what excites them most. For this programme roles may typically include:

• Application Developer
• Full stack Engineer
• Front End Engineer
• Technology Architect

Throughout your placement, you’ll be supported with ongoing training, coaching, and guidance to help you grow your skills and shape your career. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a mix of projects—each offering a chance to apply your university learning, explore different areas of tech, and discover where your strengths and passions lie. By the end of the scheme, you’ll walk away with valuable experience, in-demand skills—and hopefully, an offer to join us when you graduate.

To bring this to life, here are some examples from previous Software Engineering interns, who rejoined us on our graduate programme:

Mahezan

completed his placement in 2023, received an offer, and rejoined our Software Engineering graduate programme in January 2025. He now plays a key role in modernising public sector services by defining technical requirements, coordinating feature delivery, and helping teams achieve impactful outcomes.

Maya

completed the placement in 2023, received an offer and rejoined Accenture in January 2025 on our Software Engineering graduate programme. She is helping shape impactful digital solutions that are improving accessibility to healthcare in the UK.

Where you’ll work:

At Accenture, we value collaboration and connection.You’ll be expected to work from your assigned UK office at least three days per week, so you must live within commuting distance. Depending on project needs, you may also spend time at client sites across the UK—sometimes more than three days a week.Expect a dynamic, hands-on environment where in-person teamwork helps you grow, build relationships, and make a meaningful impact.

Visas

Unfortunately, immigration minimum salary requirements set by the UK authorities (UKVI) mean that Accenture is not able to progress applications from candidates who are currently on student visas and/or who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK. Please click here to view our visa policy

Key Dates

The start date for the programme is September 2026. Places are offered on a first come first served basis, we encourage you to apply early. Deadline for applications is 30th November 2025, however, we reserve the right to close earlier depending on demand.

How to Apply

You can apply for one role in one location each year, so take your time choosing the best fit for you.

• Step 1: Submit your Application OnlineComplete and submit your application online.
• Step 2: Complete an Online Coding ChallengeThis online coding assessment evaluates your technical skillsYou will be able to complete the exercises in a programming language of your choice
• Step 3: Complete the Discovery PortalThis is our online assessment designed to evaluate your strengths and skills.It also gives you a feel for what it’s like to work at Accenture.You’ll receive a personal feedback report – whether you pass or not.
• Step 4: InterviewsIf you pass the assessment, you’ll be invited to interview with us.Interviews typically include:One interview with a recruiterA final interview with a manager from the business.

Visit our Assessments Portal for more details on what to expect at each stage.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected applicable law. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.