This role in plain English
- What it is
- Graduate role. A permanent or fixed-term job aimed at people who have just finished a degree.
- What you get paid
- £36,000 a year
- Where you work
- You work at White City, London W12.
- Hours and contract
- Full time. Full time, office-based with some flexibility. Permanent.
- Experience needed
- No previous work experience is needed. Training is given.
- Qualification you gain
- Degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, software engineering, data science or a related subject
Can you apply?
Check these before you start. You do not need to be a perfect match to apply.
- You are 18+Age eligibility set by the employer.
- Undergraduate degreeThis is the level of study the employer expects.
- No previous experience needed
- You have the right to work in the UKYou will be asked to show proof if you are offered the job.
- Disability Confident employerReasonable adjustments are offered throughout the process.
- A degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, software engineering, data science or a related subject
- Good working knowledge of Python
- Some experience with JavaScript, TypeScript or another modern programming language
- An understanding of APIs, databases and software development principles
Key dates
Date advertised
4 August 2026
Closing date
14 September 2026
This opportunity has closed.
Start date
To be agreed
Agreed with the employer once you are offered the role.
Role overview
TechStart is looking for a talented and ambitious Graduate AI Coding Developer to join its team in White City. This is an early careers opportunity for a recent graduate who wants to build practical experience in artificial intelligence, software development and automation. You will work on live projects from the outset, helping create AI-powered products, applications and internal tools for TechStart, its start-ups and its business partners. You do not need years of commercial experience. TechStart is looking for someone with strong technical foundations, personal coding projects and a genuine interest in how artificial intelligence can solve practical problems. The role is part of TechStart's commitment to giving talented graduates the opportunity to begin their careers through real responsibility, structured support and direct exposure to the technology industry.
What you will do
- Build AI-powered applications, tools and prototypes
- Develop chatbots, AI agents, workflow automations and internal systems
- Write clear, reliable and well-documented code
- Integrate large language models and AI services into websites and applications
- Work with APIs, databases and cloud-based platforms
- Test AI outputs and improve their accuracy, reliability and performance
- Support the development of minimum viable products for early-stage businesses
- Research emerging AI tools, models and development techniques
- Identify and resolve bugs and technical issues
- Work with colleagues and clients to understand business requirements
- Take part in code reviews, testing and technical documentation
- Present your work and explain technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders
Who they are looking for
This role may suit you if you are a recent graduate with strong technical foundations and a real interest in generative AI. Experience gained through university assignments, dissertations, internships, coding bootcamps, freelance work or personal projects will be considered, so you do not need years of commercial experience.
What you must have
- A degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, software engineering, data science or a related subject
- Good working knowledge of Python
- Some experience with JavaScript, TypeScript or another modern programming language
- An understanding of APIs, databases and software development principles
- Experience using Git or another version-control platform
- A strong interest in generative AI, machine learning and large language models
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- The ability to communicate clearly and work as part of a team
- The confidence to learn quickly, experiment and take responsibility for your work
Nice to have
- OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini or similar AI model APIs
- LangChain, LlamaIndex or other AI development frameworks
- Retrieval-augmented generation
- Vector databases
- React, Next.js or Node.js
- SQL, PostgreSQL, Supabase or Firebase
- AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud
- PyTorch, TensorFlow or scikit-learn
- Prompt design and AI evaluation
- Workflow automation or low-code platforms
Training and progression
- Training and support from experienced developers, founders and business leaders
- Practical experience working on live AI and software projects
- Exposure to product development, entrepreneurship and commercial innovation
- Opportunities to attend industry events, meetings and business visits
- A clear route for professional and technical development
What you get
- A starting salary of £36,000 a year
- Permanent, full-time contract
- Office-based at TechStart's White City centre with some flexibility
- Responsibility from an early stage of your career
- Opportunities to work with start-ups, employers and technology partners
- A supportive working environment
How to apply
- Submit your CV
- Include a short statement explaining why you are interested in the role
- Share links to your GitHub profile, portfolio or examples of projects you have built
- Practical examples of your work are particularly welcome, including university projects, personal applications, websites, AI tools or coding experiments
Accessibility and reasonable adjustments
TechStart welcomes applications from graduates from all backgrounds and assesses applicants on their potential, technical ability, curiosity and willingness to learn. Tell us in your application about any support or reasonable adjustments you may need. Reasonable adjustments can be provided throughout the recruitment process.
Disability Confident employer
About TechStart
TechStart helps young people access meaningful careers in technology, business and entrepreneurship. It works with employers, universities, start-ups and major technology companies to create paid employment, training and degree apprenticeship opportunities, with young people gaining practical experience on live projects, product development and support for growing businesses.