Software Engineer Graduate
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Abound’s Software Engineer Graduate scheme in London is a fast paced, hands on program that rotates through backend teams so you ship code from week one while collaborating across data science, risk, compliance, underwriting and product. You’ll work on core products and new markets, build APIs with FastAPI, and manage data in Postgres while integrating external services to improve credit decisions. Expect mentorship, biannual technical reviews, and real impact on lending for thousands of customers. To apply, show ownership, a learning mindset and a genuine fintech interest, especially in Python. Prepare for a take-home test, a remote technical interview, and an in-person day; start late Sep/early Oct 2026. Visa sponsorship not available. Highlight communication and cross functional collaboration, plus awareness of commercial impact.
About Abound
We’re redefining consumer lending in the UK, and beyond. Using advanced AI and Open Banking data, we make fair, affordable personal finance available to more people. While traditional lenders rely almost entirely on credit scores, we look at the full financial picture - how much you spend, and what you can afford to repay to build a deeper, more accurate understanding of each customer's unique financial situation.
And we've shown it works at scale. We’ve issued over £1.3bn in loans directly to customers while delivering market-leading credit performance - for every 10 defaults the industry expects, we see only 3. We also reached profitability just 2.5 years after launch.
Backed by £2bn+ of funding from top-tier investors including Citi, GSR Ventures, and Deutsche Bank, we’re recognised as one of Europe’s fastest-growing fintechs (Sifted, CNBC). Now, we’re expanding into new markets and product lines - and we’re looking for ambitious people who want to learn fast, take ownership, and grow with us.
About Abound
We’re redefining consumer lending in the UK, and beyond. Using advanced AI and Open Banking data, we make fair, affordable personal finance available to more people. While traditional lenders rely almost entirely on credit scores, we look at the full financial picture - how much you spend, and what you can afford to repay to build a deeper, more accurate understanding of each customer's unique financial situation.
And we've shown it works at scale. We’ve issued over £1.3bn in loans directly to customers while delivering market-leading credit performance - for every 10 defaults the industry expects, we see only 3. We also reached profitability just 2.5 years after launch.
Backed by £2bn+ of funding from top-tier investors including Citi, GSR Ventures, and Deutsche Bank, we’re recognised as one of Europe’s fastest-growing fintechs (Sifted, CNBC). Now, we’re expanding into new markets and product lines - and we’re looking for ambitious people who want to learn fast, take ownership, and grow with us.
Your Graduate Scheme (Software Engineering Route)
There will be opportunities to work on projects ranging from our core, market-leading product to new products and markets that we're just getting off the ground
You'll also have chances to work cross-functionally with our data science, risk, compliance, underwriting and product teams
You'll start shipping code from week one, and learn by doing
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You will rotate through various backend-focused teams and might be contributing by
Implementing business logic for our core business (Abound) and new products
Create internal and customer facing endpoints with FastAPI to integrate with our frontends and external clients
Integrate with external APIs to improve our credit-decisioning and payment processing
Working with Postgres or MySql databases to handle customer data safely and efficiently
Product Development: participate in rapid feature development cycles for new products, and see the direct customer and commercial impacts of your work
Mentorship Program: pair with senior engineers and rotate through different teams
Bi-annual technical reviews and career progression planning
Real Impact: See your code go live and directly affect lending decisions for thousands of customers who struggle with traditional banking.
Who you are
You believe that learning is the most important thing to optimise for as you start your career, and want to learn by doing at the fastest growing fintech in London
You like getting your hands dirty and using tech to solving complex problems
You thrive when given ownership, and autonomy
You also want to learn about the commercial impact of any technical changes you make
A recent (or soon-to-be) graduate with a degree in a technical or quantitative field (e.g. Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering or Mathematics -- STEM field)
Programming: Proficiency in Python or similar languages or a good understanding of computer science and eagerness to learn and perform in Python based technologies.
Genuine interest in financial technology and how AI can solve real-world problems.
Strong communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams.
Why Join Us
Learn from experienced Software Engineers, and product leaders in a flat, fast-paced teams.
A chance to shape the future of credit using the latest Python based technologies such as FastAPI.
A collaborative, diverse, flexible culture that values growth, ownership, and keeping our customers first in all of our engineering.
Position yourself at the forefront of the financial services revolution
Exceptional promotion opportunities from rapid company growth
What we offer
Hybrid with 3 days a week in the office
25 days’ holiday a year, plus 8 bank holidays
2 paid volunteering days per year
One month paid sabbatical after 4 years
Free gym membership
Team wellness budget to be active together - set up a yoga class, a tennis lesson or go bouldering
The Interview Process:
Take Home Test (30-45 mins)
Remote (video call) Technical Interview(1 hour)
In-person interview day where you'll meet 3-4 people across Engineering and Senior Leadership(1.5 hours)
Scheme details:
Our graduate scheme runs for one year, with the opportunity to convert to a permanent role based on performance.
Start date: Late September – Early October 2026 (TBC)
Please note: we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.