Graduate Tech Analyst - Manchester

OverviewGraduate Technology Roles – Software Development, QA Testing, DevOps & other opportunities (via the Graduate Development Programme)Location: North West, UKApplication RequirementsRight to work in the UK unsponsored for the duration of the programmeAbility to work on site, five days per weekSome roles require a high level of security clearance. For these, applicants must have been based in the UK for the last five years as a minimumGrayce is not on the UK Border Agency's Sponsor Register and is unable to sponsor work visas.Why Grayce?Grayce specialises in delivering change and transformation for some of the UK’s most ambitious organisations. For over a decade, we have partnered with FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 companies to deploy high performing early career talent across major programmes of work.Our Accelerated Development Programme offers a structured, fast track route into industry. You will gain hands on experience with leading organisations while developing professional skills, earning industry recognised qualifications, and receiving dedicated coaching and mentoring throughout your journey.About Our OpportunitiesGrayce is seeking motivated graduates to join our Graduate Development Programme and begin their careers in technology. We are recruiting across a range of roles and are looking for individuals who demonstrate curiosity, adaptability, strong communication skills and a structured, analytical approach to problem solving.At Grayce, you will be supported by expert coaching and structured development while working with some of the UK’s most respected organisations - from FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 companies to global technology leaders. You will join a team focused on continuous learning, collaboration and delivering measurable impact.Software DevelopmentSupport the design, development and maintenance of enterprise level applications, contributing to feature development, engineering tasks and defect resolution.QA TestingSupport software quality assurance through test preparation, execution, documentation and remediation activities, with opportunities to progress into automation or performance testing.DevOpsAssist in the deployment, monitoring and optimisation of software systems, supporting automation, environment configuration, performance monitoring and operational improvements.Information SecurityContribute to protecting systems and data by supporting security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability assessment and policy or control implementation.Service Desk / Service ManagementProvide first line technical support by triaging incidents, resolving service requests, escalating issues appropriately and supporting efficient IT service operations.What Makes a Great Grayce AnalystAcademic BackgroundTechnical Skills (advantageous)An interest in building capability in areas such as:Programming languages including Java, Python or similarTest automation, BDD practices and tools such as CucumberPerformance testing conceptsCloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure or similar)Infrastructure as code principles and basic scriptingCI/CD concepts, version control and deployment practicesMicroservices and containerisation conceptsAgile delivery methodologies and tools such as Jira and ConfluenceProfessional SkillsStrong communication, structured thinking, stakeholder engagement, organisation and a commitment to continuous learning.Why Work for Us?Hands on experience working full time onsite with leading organisations, supported by accredited training and industry aligned development.DeliveryYou will typically work with one client during your time at Grayce, delivering high quality outcomes in a structured, professional environment.Dedicated coaching and support throughout your placement and development journey.ProgressionCompletion of a minimum of six industry recognised accreditations, with clear pathways for progression and salary growth.24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential financial, legal, health and wellbeing support.NotesThe following content appears to be related to application submission, form fields and status messages and is not part of the role description. It has been omitted to keep the focus on the job content. #J-18808-Ljbffr