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Graduates and Placements

Your first role shapes everything that follows.

At Capacitas, graduates and placement students join a team of specialists working on real problems for major clients, from day one. You will build rare skills, take on responsibility and grow fast.

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Why start your career at Capacitas

We are a technology optimisation partner, working with some of the most demanding technology environments in the world. Our clients include global banks, leading SaaS platforms, private equity-backed businesses and critical national infrastructure. The issues at hand are real, the stakes are high, and the learning is accelerated.

We hire for potential, not just credentials. What matters most is curiosity, drive and a deep interest in technology and our clients’ worlds.

You’ll work across our four core disciplines, building expertise that spans the full technology optimisation lifecycle.

We’ll invest in your technical skills and shape you into a consultant who can work independently and make a real difference.

From the first conversation I had with Capacitas, it was clear this wasn't a typical employer. They cared more about how I think than how well I fill out forms. Onboarding was smooth, the team was welcoming, and settling into my Consultant role felt natural from day one

Manuel Vacca

Consultant

Working for Capacitas has given me far more hands-on experience, both with coding and managerial responsibilities, than I could have anticipated at such an early stage of my career. Everything you do makes a big difference to the company and, in the Development Team's case, massively helps consultants deliver their work in a timely, efficient manner.

Dan Bennett

Principal Developer

I made one of the best decisions of my career joining Capacitas. Following two enriching years as an automation tester, I was finally ready to enter fairly unfamiliar territory as a DevOps consultant to give myself more of a challenge. The past two months here have been a massive success with everybody being very welcoming allowing me to grow and learn. I look forward to growing further and would recommend joining Capacitas to anybody

Artie Dube

DevOps Consultant

I recently joined Capacitas and have really enjoyed my experience here. The collaborative nature of the work and the opportunities to learn, contribute, and take on new challenges have made it a fantastic place to grow professionally.

Mayesha Islam

Junior Consultant

Before applying, I was fortunate enough to attend a presentation by members of the Capacitas team in partnership with my university's careers service. They placed a strong emphasis on how Capacitas supports the growth and development of each of its employees, and having just graduated, that was exactly what I was looking for. The appeal of consultancy also resonated with me, as it offers the opportunity to work across a wide range of clients and industries, constantly pushing you to think outside the box as no single problem is the same.
Since joining, there has been a constant encouragement to pick up new skills and to keep developing and growing, whether through internal training or through the countless opportunities that arise during client work. What surprised me the most was being given complete ownership of a part of a project just two months in, something I didn't expect so early, but which has helped me develop far quicker than I thought I was capable of.

James Dalley

Junior Consultant

Life as a graduate at Capacitas

Capacitas is collaborative, meritocratic and supportive. You will not be managed at arm's length or left to figure things out alone. You will be included from day one, given responsibility as your confidence grows and recognised for the work you do.

We are small enough that your contribution is visible, and experienced enough that there is always someone to learn from. Regular team socials, a strong junior consultant community and a culture that actively encourages knowledge sharing all make Capacitas a place where people tend to stay and build significant careers.

There is no slow lane

You will be deployed on client engagements quickly, working as part of a project team solving technology, performance and optimisation challenges across complex enterprise estates – from cloud and platforms to AI-enabled systems.

We don’t follow best practice. We define it.

Our methodologies are built on technical IP developed over two decades and across multiple technology cycles – from cloud transformation to the rise of AI and intelligent systems. You will develop expertise that is distinctive, recognised and differentiating in the market.

Support built into the programme

You will have a dedicated career coach, a buddy for your first weeks and ongoing development opportunities. We hire for potential and build the rest.

Flexible and hybrid working

We are based in Farringdon, Central London. Most of the team work from our office regularly, combined with visits onsite to clients and working from home.

Inclusion and belonging

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive environment where talent and contribution define progression. We are proud of the broad representation we have built across our team and leadership, and we continue to work to improve it.

Clear career progression

We provide a clear path for ambitious junior analysts, consultants and developers to progress their careers as quickly as their ability and drive allow. At Capacitas, you’ll get early exposure to real technology challenges and the support needed to deliver impact.

Our Clients

Are you the right fit?

We do not hire on experience alone. We look for people with the right instincts, and invest heavily in the rest. The people who thrive at Capacitas tend to share a few things:

- Genuine curiosity about technology, you do not need to know everything, but you need to want to.

- Strong communication skills, you will be client-facing early, so the ability to explain complex ideas clearly matters as much as technical ability.

- A problem-solving mindset, you approach challenges with initiative and are comfortable working through ambiguity.

- A collaborative nature, we are a knowledge-sharing team. People who learn from others and contribute back make the whole team stronger.

If that sounds like you, we would like to hear from you.

How we select

We want to find the right people, not just the most polished CVs. Our process is designed to be straightforward and give you the best chance to show us who you are.

1. Apply
Submit your CV and covering letter
Show us your interest in technology, your communication skills, and what draws you to Capacitas specifically. Keep your covering letter to one page and your CV to two.

2. First interview
Values and motivation
We want to understand what drives you, how you work with others and whether the Capacitas culture is a strong mutual fit.

3. Second interview
Technical and interpersonal
We are interested in your approach to problem-solving and how you engage with technical and business challenges. No prior expertise required, just curiosity and clear thinking.

4. Final round
Presentation and Q&A
A conversation with one of our senior consultants or heads of department. We want to see how you think about technology problems and how you communicate your ideas.

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