London Software Engineering 12 Month Industrial Placement 2026 - 2027 presso Accenture

💼 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:

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’ll get access to:

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:

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

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:

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:

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

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.

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

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Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.