Softwire

An independent UK technology consultancy that builds software, data and AI systems for clients in energy, finance, government and insurance.

About Softwire

Softwire is a technology consultancy. It helps organisations design and build software, data platforms and AI tools. Recent examples on its site include scaling the UK voter registration service, a cloud data platform for Moorfields Eye Hospital and the My5 experience for Channel 5.

Its website describes its aim as to "make technology work for people, organisations and the real world" and talks about "delivering impact beyond the bottom line".

A graduate job listing shows Softwire hiring in London, Cambridge and Manchester. It works mainly with clients in energy and utilities, financial services, government and public sector, and insurance.

The listing says staff share 50% of company profits, there is an annual company holiday abroad, and Softwire has been on a Best Companies to Work For list for ten years in a row. These are the company's own claims, so ask about them at interview.

The Graduate Consultant Software Engineer role (as at 2026) starts with a month of induction, then a team project, then mentored client work. You do not need a degree if you are already a strong coder, and an optional Level 4 apprenticeship is offered. The 2026 round closed on 17 May 2026, and the page invites you to pre-register for future years.

What they do

• {'desc': 'Designing and building bespoke systems for clients.', 'title': 'Software engineering'}
• {'desc': 'Data platforms and AI automation.', 'title': 'Data and AI'}
• {'desc': 'Services people actually use, from user research to delivery.', 'title': 'Digital product and customer experience'}

Key facts

• Graduate roles in London, Cambridge and Manchester (as at 2026 listing)
• Graduate listing says staff share 50% of profits (company claim)
• Optional Level 4 apprenticeship for graduate entrants (as at 2026)
• 2026 application round closed 17 May 2026

Website: www.softwire.com