Graduate Software Engineer - Ai & Cyber-Securty

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Graduate Software Engineer to join our engineering team on an initial 12-month fixed-term graduate scheme with the aim of retaining them after this period. This is an entry-level opportunity for someone at the start of their software engineering career who is keen to develop practical engineering skills while contributing to real product development, issue resolution, and technical improvement initiatives.

Working closely with senior engineers, you will support software development activities across analysis, design, development, documentation, testing, and release support. The role is designed to help balance engineering workload while bringing in fresh perspectives, particularly around AI, cybersecurity, automation, and modern software practices.

This position is ideal for a graduate who is curious, collaborative, security-conscious, and eager to learn in a hands-on technical environment.

We are ideally looking for a start date of August or September 2026

We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic about technology and eager to grow into a professional software engineering role.

Essential Skills and Experience

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, AI, Data Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Foundational knowledge of software development principles and programming concepts.
• Experience with at least one programming language, such as Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, C++, or similar.
• An interest in AI, cybersecurity, automation, or secure software development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, product teams, and other stakeholders.

Desirable Skills

• Exposure to AI tools, machine learning concepts, or automation frameworks.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity principles, secure coding, vulnerability management, or data privacy.
• Experience using version control tools such as Git.
• Familiarity with software testing, debugging, or issue-tracking tools.
• Understanding of software development lifecycles, Agile working, or DevOps practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms, APIs, databases, or hardware/software integration would be beneficial.

As a Graduate Software Engineer, you will:

• Support routine software development tasks, including analysis, design, coding, documentation, testing, and debugging.
• Work under the guidance of senior engineers to deliver assigned development tasks in line with agreed standards and timelines.
• Assist with diagnosing, investigating, and resolving customer or product issues.
• Contribute to software and hardware product releases, updates, and maintenance activities.
• Support product evolution through accurate documentation, change management, and technical knowledge sharing.
• Learn and apply core software engineering principles, coding standards, quality processes, and secure development practices.
• Help maintain technical and design knowledge across the team and contribute to peer learning where appropriate.
• Uphold high standards of quality, security, privacy, and reliability in all engineering activities.
• Participate in process, tooling, and workflow improvements, with a particular focus on opportunities involving AI-enabled tools, automation, and cybersecurity best practice.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements, communicate progress, and support continuous improvement.

Why Helvar:

• We value your growth: With a wide range of online learning opportunities and internal mobility, you’ll have the tools and support to advance your career.
• Autonomy and balance: Our culture is built on trust, offering you autonomy in your role while promoting a healthy work-life balance and benefiting from a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Wellbeing at the heart: Whether it’s our products for customers or how we care for our team, wellbeing is our top priority. We offer a dedicated Wellbeing Day every year, and all employees can take advantage of our weekly Empower Hour for wellbeing, community, or learning activities.
• A company you can trust: With over 100 years of history, we’re a stable, family-owned Finnish company that’s growing across our international locations.
• If you’re excited to drive innovation, shape Helvar’s future, and grow in a company with a rich history and forward-thinking mindset, we want to hear from you!

Apply to join our team of talented and innovative experts!

If you’d like to be a part of the Helvar family, please apply for this vacancy via our Helvar Careers site at helvar.com/careers/ by the 15 of June 2026. We have added a few questions on the application form that we hope you wont mind responding too.

We will be continuously interviewing candidates during the application period and will fill the position as soon as we find the right match!

For additional information on the role, please contact our Talent Acquisition & Development Manager: Ben Fryer ben.fryer@helvar.com who will get in touch with you shortly.

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The Helvar Promise to You!

At Helvar, we’re determined to improve the wellbeing of people in every space - including our own employees. We promise you conditions that foster your personal growth and help you achieve your full potential. As a tight-knit company with a family ethos, we’re proud to see that Helvarians care deeply about our customers, our partners, our planet and each other. Our drive to create a better working environment is part of what we call Brighter Spaces.

We trust your vision! "Over the last 100 years, we've become experts at innovation. It's part of our culture. Together we evolve and adapt our solutions to create perfect conditions.“

We invest in you! "As we spend 1/3 of our life at work, it's important to have fun! We work in a friendly, easy-going atmosphere, and we're focused on improving your wellbeing. We celebrate a learning culture and promote Bright Ideas.”

You have the freedom to impact! “People help shape our success. This allows us to be true leaders. With your ideas, we're focused on achieving a brighter, sustainable future for generations to come.”

We’re with you all the way!

Helvar is an international SMART lighting controls technology company specialising in intelligent and energy-saving solutions. Helvar lighting control solutions and luminaire components help to create smart environments built for the future, using information, and working seamlessly with other systems. With a vast range of projects spanning from hospitals, schools, workplaces to cruise ships and Istanbul’s 3rd new airport (the largest in the world), Helvar designs open and flexible solutions for lighting across a range of applications. With over 100 years of expertise, Helvar serves its customers locally with offices in Finland, UK and Sweden and via our global network of partners in over 50 countries.

Do you want to shape the future of smart buildings that improve people's wellbeing? Great! We are world leaders in lighting intelligence and our solutions are built with people in mind. Our products and solutions save energy and improve human comfort. We offer an international and diverse working culture where your wellbeing is important to us. It's a place to grow and develop, while maintaining a healthy balance of work and life.

Helvar Recruitment Disclaimer

At Helvar, we are committed to creating a workplace that promotes a culture of respect, and opportunity for all.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings to our team and encourage everyone to apply.

If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to get in touch.