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Project Grace: Software Development Graduate Program

About The Role

Start your software career with support from day one 

Build your career in software development, AI engineering, automation, and DevOps with practical training and support from FDM. 

Training starts in FDM's Skills Lab, followed by assignments with leading Australian and global organisations. We match you to an assignment based on your strengths, interests, and career goals. 

Start dates: rolling intake. Apply now. 

Your first 12 weeks 

You will build skills in JavaScript, React, SQL, CI/CD pipelines, AI integrations, automation, and testing. Prior AI experience is not expected. Potential and curiosity matter. 

Roles you could move into 

AI Engineer. Help teams build, test, and improve AI-supported solutions using software, data, and automation to solve real business problems.
Full Stack Developer. Work across front-end and back-end development to help build applications, features, and digital platforms people use every day.
DevOps Engineer. Support the tools, scripts, and processes that help software teams build, test, and release technology more smoothly.
Automation Tester. Help teams test software faster and more reliably by creating automated tests, finding issues, and improving quality before release.

Where it leads: Your path can open into software development, AI engineering, automation testing, or DevOps roles. 

Consultant quote 
“FDM gave me the technical foundation and confidence to step into the role.” — Sofía Alonso, Front End Engineer at a large gaming company 

Why women choose FDM 

Up to 12 weeks of practical training in FDM’s Skills Lab before your first client assignment 
Commercial data engineering experience with major global organisations across banking, insurance, energy, health and more 
Hands-on exposure to real tools and teams, including the environments used by leading technology employers 
Ongoing coaching and career support as you move from training into client work 
Mentors, coaches and a wider consultant community to help you build confidence and stay connected 
A supportive women’s network designed to connect, encourage and champion women starting out in tech

About You

You might not see yourself as the “typical” software candidate. That should not stop you applying.
Many women wait until they meet every requirement before putting themselves forward. We’re looking for strong technical foundations, clear potential, and the motivation to keep building your skills.

If you enjoy solving problems, working with technology, and understanding how things fit together, we want to hear from you.

You’ll bring

Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, IT, or a related technical field 
Problem-solving and analytical thinking 
Clear communication and collaboration 
Ability to learn quickly 
Australian citizen or permanent resident 
Open to relocate for Sydney or Melbourne projects, with support 
Commitment to FDM's 2.5-year Graduate Program

Nice to have

Coding familiarity, such as Python, JavaScript, Java, SQL

Working arrangement: Office-based three to five days per week, depending on the client.

How to apply

Submit application → Technical test → Phone interview → Video interview → Assessment Centre

About Us

FDM powers the people behind tech and innovation.  

For more than 35 years, we have helped people start and grow careers in technology and business. We train, coach and connect talent with leading organisations across APAC, North America, EMEA and the UK. 

We work with businesses that need skilled people and with candidates who are ready to build careers with direction, support and real experience. 

35+ years of experience  
18 centres globally  
300+ client partners  
20,000+ careers launched

Diversity, equity, and inclusion  

Tech careers should be open to everyone. With 75+ nationalities across the business, FDM welcomes people from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, because better ideas come from teams that don't all think the same way. We're committed to making FDM a place where everyone gets a fair chance at building a successful career.  

Note: When we say “women”, we welcome all women, including cis, trans and gender-diverse individuals. We also welcome those outside the binary, and men are encouraged to apply.  

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