Apprentice Software Engineer

Do you have an appetite for learning?

Do you like finding out stuff that you know nothing about?

Do you like to ask questions where others don’t?

If the answer to these questions is ‘Yes’ why not apply and become our next Software Developer apprentice.

About DWP Digital:

We are leading the digital transformation of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) – the UK’s biggest government department.

At DWP Digital, you’ll be part of a diverse, vibrant community, where you’ll be empowered to develop your skills and try new things at the cutting-edge of your industry. You can build a stimulating and fulfilling career here, full of interesting challenges and plenty of opportunities to grow.

Putting the user at the centre of everything we do, our software engineers use their logic, mathematical and problem-solving skills to develop apps and digital services that make a positive impact on millions of people’s lives.

Working with tools like Java, Node.js, Databases and concepts like containerisation and Test-Driven Development, as a software engineering apprentice, you’ll gain the technical expertise to take your career in an exciting new direction.

You’ll also combine this hands-on experience with virtual learning, delivered by our partner providers, including one-to-ones with tutors and mentors, lab tutorials, and proper research projects.

We expect you to be committed to seeing through the apprenticeship programme including production of a portfolio, end point assessment and interview.

This is an exciting opportunity to earn as you learn and get hands on practice of software development and engineering, while studying towards an industry-standard qualification.

You’ll develop crucial skills, knowledge and behaviours for your career and be part of a great team delivering digital applications and services. If you wish to find out more about the apprenticeship please click here.

You’ll be supported by your line manager, skills coach and the engineering community, as well as fellow apprentices on the programme, so you will have plenty of sources of encouragement to help you succeed. It’s also critical that you can be proactive and make the most out of your time on the apprenticeship.

There is a lot to do and learn, so you need to be ready to work hard and participate in the many opportunities you’ll be given.

This is a fantastic chance to build a software engineering career at DWP and become a highly skilled tech professional.

To be eligible for the apprenticeship you are required to hold the following minimum eligibility criteria:

• Hold a valid passport/birth certificate or residence permit.

• Have the right to live and work in the UK.

• Must have lived in the UK and/or EEA for 3 years prior to apprenticeship start date.

• Not be in full-time education or be undertaking another apprenticeship by the apprenticeship start date.

• You must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level in a similar subject.

• You must hold GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade C/Grade 4 or equivalent.

We reserve the right to withdraw applications that do not meet any of the above criteria

Please note- If you are applying on a part-time basis, you are required to do a minimum of 30 hours per week as this role combines work and studies.