"Shaped through hands-on experience and mentorship"
We’re launching The Forge Graduate Programme for the first time this year - and we’re looking for eight engineers to be part of Cohort One.
That means you’d be joining something we’re building alongside you. We’ve thought hard about what a great nine-month engineering programme looks like. But as our first cohort, your experience will help shape what The Forge becomes.
You won’t spend your time watching others work. From early on, you’ll be contributing to real systems, with real engineers who are invested in your development. You’ll have a dedicated mentor, a clear structure, and the space to take on more as you grow.
About The Workshop
At The Workshop, we build game-changing products and scalable software in the online betting space. Our cross-functional teams create platforms and solutions used by hundreds of thousands of users every day across the globe.
We take engineering seriously here. Clean code, SOLID principles, a real testing culture, CI/CD as standard, meaningful code reviews, these aren't things we talk about in theory. They're how we work every day.
We think good engineering habits, built early, make better engineers for life. The Forge is where you'll build them.
What to expect
Months 1-2
Get set up
Structured onboarding from day one. We’ll get you familiar with our tools, our tech stack, our teams and our ways of working.
Months 3-5
Get stuck in
You’re embedded in a product team. Real features, production code, the full development lifecycle - from planning to deployment.
Months 6-9
Take ownership
You’re leading pieces of work. Proposing improvements, running with your own ideas and pushing your technical skills further with the support of your mentor.
What you'll work on
Contribute to the development of high-quality, maintainable and scalable code as part of cross-functional agile teams.
Contribute to the design, development, testing and deployment of end-to-end features.
Collaborate closely with Product, QA, Security and Architecture to deliver reliable and secure solutions.
Participate actively throughout the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Support system stability across different environments and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Experiment with new technologies and share knowledge within the team.
Proactively identify opportunities to improve processes, tooling and engeneering practices.
During the program, you'll gain hands-on experience with modern technologies such as:
We’re not looking for someone who already knows everything.
We want someone who’s genuinely curious, picks things up quickly and is excited to build something real.
Education
You’ve completed a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field within the last three years -
FP and vocational qualifications count too.
Experience
This is your first engineering role. The Forge is built for people who are just starting out.
Language
You can communicate clearly in English.
Attitude
You love solving complex problems, have a growth mindset and a “can-do” attitude. You’re eager to build, break,
improve and build again. You’re collaborative, proactive and share our Spirit of Play!
What you'll get
Dedicated mentors
You will be paired with experienced engineers and tech leaders who will guide your technical growth, challenge your thinking and support your development plan
Expect structured mentoring sessions, continuous feedback and access to some of the best professionals in the industry.
Structured training and hands-on experience
We don't believe in learning by watching. From the start, you'll be doing real work on real systems, and we'll make sure you're ready for it.
The Forge combines structured training with hands-on experience from day one.
A great place to start
Your first role shapes how you think about engineering for the rest of your career. We take that seriously. We build systems that handle real scale, real users and real complexity. You won't be working on toy problems. You'll be solving the kind of challenges that keep experienced engineers sharp. We care about doing things properly. Excellence is our standard, and we'll hold you to it from day one. It's how great engineers are made.
We've got perks
Monthly gym reimbursement. Flexible benefits retribution and 25 days of annual leave. A personal learning budget for books, courses and conferences, plus access to our online learning platform. In Málaga we have a dedicated company bus and free on-site parking.
An awesome team
You'll join a diverse and international team and a culture that takes the spirit of play seriously. You'll join your colleagues daily for breakfast, ice cream and snacks. There's a games room for when your brain needs a break, plus weekly Thirsty Thursdays and two epic company parties a year.
Life at The Workshop
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The recruitment process
1
Apply
Applications are open through our careers website, and close at the end of June.
2
Meet the team
A conversation with our Talent Acquisition team to get to know each other.
3
Onsite assessment day
Join us in Málaga or Madrid for a full day of engineering talks, hands-on technical exercises and lunch with the team.
