Seven Robert Gordon University (RGU) graduates have joined software specialist Sword.
Kyle Taylor, Callum Wingfield, Bryce Dawson, Ryan Wilson, and Dillon Scott have all joined as software engineers after completing a BSc (Hons) computer science degree.
Grzegorz Bronka joins after carrying out a year-long industrial placement with Sword in 2019/2020 whilst studying on the BSc (Hons) cyber security course.
Aberdeen Business School graduate Catriona Bruce has also started at Sword’s Aberdeen base having recently gained a degree in BA (Hons) management with marketing.
Sword UK chief executive Dave Bruce said: “Our long-standing relationship with RGU helps us to support investment in local talent and build a skilled workforce that Sword customers trust to deliver technology services and solutions.
“We have fine-tuned the learning environment and career path opportunities we can offer technology professionals over the years, and we anticipate further increasing our graduate intake in 2023.”
Strong intake of graduates
It is a record intake of RGU graduates for Sword who in recent years have welcomed two or three graduates from the university.
Several other software engineers have also followed this route into Sword in the past, including Ben Owen who has now been employed for 10 years.
Sword’s new software engineers begin with an induction process and bootcamp for the first three months, including immediate involvement into a mixed team of software engineers.
RGU dean of the school of computing John Isaacs said: “Forging strong industry connections is a core element of our ethos at RGU and the relationship we have built with Sword over the years is a great example of how we can support talent development in the north-east of Scotland.”
Sword UK also has offices in Glasgow, London, Houston, and Rijswijk.
Sword Group is listed on Euronext, one of the world’s largest stock exchange operators, and delivered more than £178 million in revenue during 2021.
Its client base includes Nasa, Shell, BP, Rolls Royce and the US Air Force.
