CGI
graduate scheme

Technical Graduate 2025

Job description

Looking for a challenge? Excitement? Ready to own your career and make an impact from day one?

At CGI, our Early Careers opportunities put you in the driver’s seat of your future. As a Technical Graduate, you’ll join the forefront of innovation in the Space, Defence & Intelligence sectors, contributing to ground breaking projects that safeguard national security, push the boundaries of space exploration, and revolutionize intelligence systems. This is your chance to use your technical expertise to make a real difference.

Technical Graduate

With CGI, you won’t just be a cog in the machine – you’ll be trusted with responsibility from the start. Whether you’re developing full-stack applications, engineering data pipelines, designing cloud infrastructures, enhancing cybersecurity protocols, or analysing data for insights, your work will contribute directly to impactful projects across multiple industries.

You'll have the opportunity to work on complex software systems, drive digital transformation, and implement cutting-edge technologies that make a real difference

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Empowerment through Innovation: From day one, you will play a key role in the development, testing, and delivery of technical solutions across various sectors such as Government, Energy & Utilities, Retail Oil & Gas, Health, Financial services, and Manufacturing.
  • At CGI, you'll be involved in high-impact projects that deliver value to clients and communities, contributing to real-world outcomes that matter.
  • Collaborate & Create: You will collaborate with a diverse and talented team of experts to solve real-world challenges using your STEM skills. The work you'll do helps shape industries, improve services, and create meaningful societal change by harnessing the power of technology to drive innovation.
  • Hands-On Impact: You'll work with cutting-edge technologies such as cybersecurity, cloud computing, data analytics, IoT, and more. Whether you're building solutions for government digital services, helping retail businesses optimise their supply chains, or working on innovative healthcare projects, your contributions will directly impact how organisations operate and serve their customers. CGI prides itself on using technology as a force for good, making a difference in sectors like energy and healthcare by delivering technology-driven solutions that improve lives and environments.

You'll have endless opportunities across different industries, roles, and locations. Even if you start in one area, the chance to explore new paths and grow within the company is huge. You’re in control of your career journey, so you can develop the skills and experiences that match your passions and goals.

Why Join Us?

  • Be Valued: You’ll be part of a culture that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and collaboration, where your unique perspective and ideas are recognised and contribute to the success of the team and the organisation.
  • Be empowered: Start with a structured Early Careers Induction Programme, access 24/7 e-learning, and gain professional certifications to sharpen your expertise.
  • Be Collaborative: Our Student Kick-start Initiative will give you the chance to work with fellow graduates on creative and impactful projects beyond your day-to-day role.

Benefits

Along with a competitive salary and a £1000 joining bonus, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

  • Be an Owner: All CGI Partners are offered a stake and say in the business with a 3.5% matched share scheme, making you an owner from day one.
  • Be Supported: Benefit from private medical insurance, well-being programs, and access to world-class training to ensure you succeed.
  • Be Secure: A competitive pension plan to help secure your future.
  • Be Connected: Take advantage of our free sports and social clubs, diversity networks, and local office events, helping you build connections and enjoy your time at CGI.

CGI is an unconditionally inclusive workplace where you are respected, your voice is heard, and you can be yourself. We were recognized in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2024 and named one of the ‘World’s Best Employers’ by Forbes magazine.

Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

What we are looking for

  • Minimum 2:2 degree (some roles may require a 2:1 depending on the business unit) in computer science, engineering, physics, maths, or a related STEM field.
  • Passion for technology and innovation.
  • Flexibility to travel and work on projects across the UK.
  • Due to the sensitive nature of projects within the SDI sector, candidates must meet security clearance requirements. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK.
  • As CGI is a consultancy, you may be required to work in different locations, so flexibility and a willingness to travel are key.
  • A strong technical foundation with experience and/or knowledge of programming, problem-solving, data analysis or systems development would be beneficial for this role. Including any of the following:

Programming Languages

Proficiency in languages such as:

  • C++, Java, Python, JavaScript, C#

Systems & Tools

Knowledge of or experience with:

  • Linux/Unix operating systems
  • Cloud Technologies (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
  • DevOps tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Version Control Systems (e.g., Git)
  • Machine Learning/AI technologies
  • Software Development: Understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and DevOps practices.
  • Networking & Cybersecurity: Familiarity with networking protocols, firewalls, VPNs, and cybersecurity practices is a strong plus, especially in defence-related projects.
  • Database Knowledge: Skills in databases like SQL, NoSQL, or data analytics tool

Accepted degree subjects

Any

Additional job details

Location
Aberdeen
Bridgend
Bristol
Chippenham
Edinburgh
Gloucester
Leatherhead
Leicester
London
Manchester
Reading
Scottish Borders
Solihull
Salary
Competitive salary

How to apply

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Closing date:  31 March 2025

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