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

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.