Software Engineering Apprentice - Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship

This is a 3.5-year programme combining academic study with on-the-job experience, leading to a BSc in Digital and Technology Solutions and a Level 6 qualification.

About the Role

As a Software Engineering Apprentice, you will develop the technical knowledge, practical skills and professional behaviours needed to become a confident and capable engineer. Working as part of our Software Engineering team, you will support the delivery of software solutions, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Your responsibilities may include:

• Programming skills in industry standard languages such as C++ and Java
• Experience of working in multi-disciplined agile environment alongside experienced engineers
• Familiarity with business management tools for managing requirements and formal documentation.
• New tools and infrastructure used for the development engineering environment.
• Development of secure, quality software solutions that adhere to timescale and budget.
• Domain specific knowledge and application of mathematics skills to model and develop real-world solutions across industries, such as aerospace and underwater systems and software defined radio and electronic counter measure systems (dependant on which business area you are aligned to.
• Opportunity to develop creative and bespoke software solutions.
• Organisational skills with well-rounded communication and relationship building abilities.
• Digital Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics

What You Will Learn

Throughout the apprenticeship, you will gain experience and knowledge in:

• Professional engineering behaviours and industry best practice
• Understanding and working with complex engineering systems
• Different engineering roles and activities across live projects
• The Software Lifecycle and key engineering processes
• Requirements capture, requirements management and system design techniques.
• Software Engineering tools and practices
• Testing, integration, and verification activities
• Structured and methodical approaches to problem solving and investigation.

Degree Apprenticeship Programme

You will study towards a Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship with Exeter University, following the Software Engineer pathway. The programme is delivered through a blended learning approach, combining on-campus teaching, distance learning, online workshops/classes, and guided self-study.

Entry Requirements

To apply, you will need:

• Three A Levels Grade B or above or,
• BTEC Extended Diploma (DDM) or,
• T Level (Merit) or,
• Level 4 Digital Apprenticeship, as defined by Skills England and
• Minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above
• Must include:
  • English Language
  • Mathematics

Applicants who already hold a relevant degree (Software Engineering and Computer Science) will not be eligible.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum
• Performance-related pay uplifts
• Holiday entitlement of 201 hours a year (plus a company day and bank holidays)
• Contributory Company Pension
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Hybrid/flexible working options
• Employee assistance programme
• Learning and development support
• Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives
• Life Cover
• 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years)

Application Process

1. Apply Online
2. Upload Your CV
3. Complete Your Application
4. Complete Online Tests
5. Virtual Assessment Centre
6. Job Offer

Assessment centres will be held between February - May 2027. Induction week is from Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027.

Security Requirements

All roles are subject to security requirements. You must have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to successfully complete and maintain UK Government security checks. To be eligible for SC clearance, you will typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years.