Software Engineer Graduate Programme, The Telegraph
September 2025
3-5 days a week in office
Multi-media news publisher
Be an early applicant
Multi-media news publisher
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
3-5 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To provide content that inspires people to have the perspective they want to progress in life.
Role
Who you are
- A passion for software and the tech industry
- Ability to work with a group of people to achieve shared goals
- Curiosity and a desire to learn
- A passion for cloud computing and or Algorithms
- A flexible working attitude
- High attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
- Please note that this scheme is not open to established Software Engineer professionals
What the job involves
- As a Software Engineer Graduate will be given the opportunity to learn multiple skills within the engineering team covering front end through to back end across 4 different teams
- The programme is designed to expose you to the core parts of the Engineering teams making sure that you are successfully trained to apply modern best practices to deliver quality user experiences to support The Telegraphs subscription strategy
- You will have the opportunity to learn, or further develop skills that you may already have in Java/Javascript/CSS/HTML & Cloud Computing as well as gain exposure to AI and machine learning
- In the Platforms team you will work on building high-traffic, scalable software APIs using Cloud Computing practices. You will get a full understanding of the entire Software Development lifecycle with an in depth focus in Backend development architecture using OOP techniques and principles in Java and Python
- In the Newsroom team you will work with Backend and Frontend projects oriented to the framework used by our Editorial team. You will get the opportunity to learn some of the programming languages used within the team which include Java, JavaScript and other frontend frameworks like NodeJs and ReactNative
- In the Web team you will work on the latest technology CMS state of the art and integrate it with our award-winning website to create a unique customer experience for our readers, using Java and JavaScript programming language
- In the Data team you will work on implementing complex data pipelines and APIs using Cloud Computing best practice to establish trustful data integrations across all sources
Application process
- Applications for the programme will close on 6 January 2025 at 17:00
- Please apply with your CV and a cover letter explaining why you would like to work for The Telegraph including a link to any open-source projects published in GitHub
- The assessment centre will be conducted on Friday 7 March and you may be invited to complete pre-assessments beforehand. The successful candidates will join the team in September, 2025
Salary benchmarks
Our take
The Telegraph was the first newspaper to report on a number of notable news scoops, including the outbreak of World War II and the 2009 MP expenses scandal. Now, the Telegraph Media Group has grown into a multimedia news brand, providing subscribers with access to journalism across The Telegraph website and app, The Daily Telegraph and The Sunday Telegraph newspapers.
The brand hit a £33.3m operating profit in 2021, indicating the group has managed overcome the difficulties print media has struggled with since the turn of the millennium. Adapting to digital distribution has earned it over 100 million individual readers a month globally, though the Daily Telegraph remains Britain's best-selling print broadsheet.
People's increased curiosity in current affairs has been the driving force behind The Telegraphs phenomenal growth and the company continues to invest in top-notch journalism.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
3% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Holiday
- Pension
- Life assurance
- Medical cover
- Parental leave (six months fully paid)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Emergency child and dependent care
- Employee assistance program
- Gym flex
- Fruit in the office
- On-site massage
- On-Site gym
- On-site GP
- Trained mental health first-aiders
Company values
- Fearless - We’re fiercely ambitious; we set the agenda and lead by example. Respect for our readers and pride in our reputation means we never compromise on the truth. We share brave and insightful opinions, and are not afraid to ruffle feathers.
- Together - We’re generous with our support and trust. We’re open and unselfish with our knowledge. We work with self-awareness and a sense of humour.
- Informed - We’re smart, well-informed and up-to-date. We make intelligent predictions, bold plans and rational decisions. We take full ownership of our work and our results.
- Open-minded - We’re creative and pioneering, and not afraid to take risks in pursuit of innovation. We develop our thinking through meaningful, stimulating and honest debate. We embrace diverse perspectives, backgrounds and viewpoints.
Company HQ
Victoria, London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Nick Hugh
(CEO, not founder)Previously Head of Business Development at 24/7 Media for 9 months, Cost Transformation Programme Director at British Telecom for 3 years, Director of Publisher Services at Phorm UK for 1 year, and Vice President - EMEA at Yahoo for 2 years.
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