Graduate Software Engineer

**Graduate Software Engineering Opportunities - Applications Close Sunday 20th of September**Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this opportunity Since our acquisition by ClearScore in January, we've announced record levels of activity across our intermediary platform. Revenue has grown 2.5x year-on-year since the start of 2026, and the value of mortgage transactions submitted through the platform has reached a new record, a clear sign that we're helping mortgage businesses scale faster and smarter. As we continue to grow, we're looking for ambitious graduates with a passion for software engineering to join us in transforming the industry and shaping the future of home buying. You'll help build a platform that empowers consumers, brokers and operational functions to efficiently manage the mortgage research, application and home buying process. We currently have opportunities across Frontend and Backend engineering available, whichever path suits you best, you'll be joining an agile engineering team where you'll write reusable, tested and efficient code that is performant, stable, secure and always production ready. You'll take ownership of the full lifecycle of the components you build, work with the wider business to turn requirements into deliverables, and grow into a mentor for those around you. **Requirements:** - 2:1 or higher degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, another scientific or technical discipline, or equivalent experience - Graduated in 2025 or 2026 - Full right to work in the UK, now and in the future - Able to come into our London office twice a week **What you will be doing:**Frontend You'll design, implement and test the user interfaces at the heart of our product. You'll deep dive into React to write our components, use TypeScript for strongly typed JavaScript, and work with Apollo and Context for state management. These will be your bread and butter, though you'll occasionally meet some RxJS and Handlebars too. The team will be on hand to help you. Backend You'll design, implement and test the backend components that power the platform. You'll work with technologies such as Go or C++, converting business requirements into development tasks, and gaining hands-on experience with deployment, issue management, code versioning and continuous integration and deployment. **Skills we'd love you to have** - Passionate about software engineering and about delivering a quality product. - Comfortable reading and writing code, with experience across a range of languages, frameworks and patterns. - Familiar with automated testing platforms and unit tests, and committed to readable, maintainable code. - Aware of how security, reliability, performance, usability and scaling all contribute to quality. - An clear communicator who is ambitious but pragmatic when needed. **Why ClearScore and Acre?** ClearScore is the UK's #1 credit score and report app, helping more than 25 million users globally make better financial decisions. As part of the ClearScore Group, Acre is transforming the UK's £1.4 trillion mortgage market with a modern, end-to-end platform that simplifies the home-buying journey for brokers, lenders and consumers. Together, we're creating a more seamless path from financial wellbeing to homeownership, combining ClearScore's scale and consumer reach with Acre's market-leading mortgage technology. We're a technology-led, user-centric business with an inclusive culture that empowers people to make an impact, grow their careers and help shape the future of financial services. **Benefits:** - 25 paid holidays and a “duvet day” on your birthday - Hybrid Work Environment - Private health and dental cover - including mental health support through Bupa - GP office visits - Life assurance scheme - Up to 6% matched pension - Regular Lunch and Learns with guest speakers - Dog-friendly office - Daily breakfast and free snacks - Access to discounts via Cobens Extras - Free sports and social clubs - Continued investment into learning and development - Leadership-led training - In-house psychotherapist - Financial coach to help you plan and achieve your goals - No clock-watching culture - Generous maternity and paternity plans - Culture and inclusion representatives - Transparent pay structure and a career growth plan **Equal Opportunities** ClearScore is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. As an equal opportunity employer, we are able to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate individuals with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please inform us in advance, and we will work with you to meet your needs. **Our Hybrid Model** We embrace a dynamic hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with collaborative in-person experiences. Our approach is designed to foster innovation, team connection, and individual productivity. - Levels 1-5: Minimum 2 days per week in-office - Level 6 and above: Minimum 3 days per week in-office We believe this structure offers the best of both worlds - the flexibility of remote work and the synergy of face-to-face collaboration. Our office days are carefully coordinated to maximise team interactions and learning/ mentorship opportunities. **What This Means for You:** - Flexibility to manage your work and life - Dedicated in-office days for team building and collaborative projects - Office facilities (with plants!) designed for productive interactions - Clear expectations and support for maintaining our hybrid schedule We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment that accommodates diverse needs while maintaining our collaborative culture. Join us in shaping the future of work! *Note: While we offer flexibility, commitment to our hybrid schedule is an important aspect of our team culture and performance expectations.* **Inclusion Policy** We are always looking for talented individuals to join ClearScore. We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people. Please see our People Policy Notice at .