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  

What you need to 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, or 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 FDM  

FDM powers the people behind tech and innovation. For 35+ years, we have helped people start careers through training, coaching, and client work. FDM has 18 centres, 300+ client partners, and 20,000+ careers launched.  

Diversity, equity, and inclusion  

Tech careers should be open to everyone. When we say women, we welcome cis, trans, and gender-diverse women. People outside the binary and men are also welcome.