Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - Level 6 Digital And Technology Solutions - Templecombe

About the role

Turn your curiosity into a career! 🚀 Are you buzzing with ideas about engineering and ready to dive into real-world projects? ✨ This degree apprenticeship is your golden ticket to combining awesome academic learning with hands-on experience that actually matters.

Why This Apprenticeship Rocks:

• Get Paid While You Study: Earn a salary 💰 as you work towards your degree.
• Real Engineering Vibes: Get stuck into actual engineering projects and gain invaluable experience.
• Level Up Your Skills: Receive top-notch training and development tailored to your career.
• Get Qualified: Achieve a recognised engineering qualification that opens doors. 🚪
• Start Strong: Secure a permanent role right from day one.
• University Covered: We'll pay your university tuition fees in full. 🎓

About the Role: Software Engineering Apprentice 💻

You'll build the technical know-how, practical skills, and professional smarts to become a seriously confident and capable software engineer. As part of our dynamic team, you'll help deliver slick software solutions, ensuring projects are a hit – on time and on budget.

Your Mission (Potential Tasks):

• Help shape system requirements and designs.
• Code awesome software solutions to solve real business problems.
• Jump into project reviews and share your insights.
• Assist with engineering investigations and crack complex problems. 🤔
• Communicate your technical ideas clearly to others.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers on live projects.

What You'll Master:

• Professional engineering behaviours and industry best practices.
• Working securely, ethically, and responsibly with data, meeting all regulations.
• The entire Software Engineering lifecycle and key processes.
• Essential Software Engineering tools and methods.
• Requirement management, design techniques, and writing clean code.
• Testing, integration, and making sure everything works perfectly (IVVQ).
• Structured and methodical ways to tackle problems and investigate issues.

The Degree Apprenticeship Programme: 📚

You'll embark on a 3.5-year Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship with Exeter University, specialising in Software Engineering.

• Years 1-2: Explore a wide range of digital areas like data, cybersecurity, software development, networks, programming, and AI. 🤖
• Year 3: Dive deep into your Software Engineering specialism, mastering the principles and methods of professional practice. You'll also tackle a big Synoptic Project and complete your End Point Assessment.
• The Prize: On completion, you'll bag a BSc in Digital and Technology Solutions *and* the Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship.

How You'll Learn:

This programme is a mix of awesome learning styles:

• On-Campus: Around 22 days spread across the whole programme. 🏫
• Distance Learning: 1 day per week during term time.
• Online: Interactive workshops and classes.
• Self-Study: Guided learning to boost your knowledge.

You'll blend university study with real workplace experience, building both your academic smarts and professional engineering prowess.

Entry Requirements (Your Ticket In):

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

• *Please note:* If you already have a degree in a related field (like Software Engineering or Computer Science), you won't be eligible for this apprenticeship.

Amazing Benefits: 🎉

• Competitive Salary: £24,000 per annum. 💸
• Performance Boosts: Potential for performance-related pay uplifts.
• Holiday Time: 201 hours of holiday a year, plus a company day and bank holidays. 🌴
• Pension: Contributory Company Pension.
• Health: Health Care Cash Plan.
• Flexibility: Hybrid/flexible working options.
• Support: Employee assistance programme and learning & development support.
• Perks: Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives.
• Security: Life Cover.
• Give Back: 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years). 💖

Ready to Apply? Here's the Game Plan: 👇

1. Apply Online: Register your interest. You only need to register once!

2. Upload Your CV: Make it shine! ✨

3. Check Your Emails: Look for an invitation to apply from recruiting@jobalerts.thalesgroup.com.

4. Complete Your Application: Follow the link in the email. You can apply for one main role and up to three others.

5. Online Tests: Show us what you've got!

6. Virtual Assessment Centre: If you impress, you'll join us for a virtual assessment (group exercises and interviews).

7. Job Offer: Successful candidates will receive a job offer from Thales. 🥳

Important Dates to Note:

• Assessment Centres: February - May 2027.
• Induction Week: Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027.
• Application Closing Date: 11:59pm on Wednesday 17 February 2027. This is the only time applications will be open this year.
• Next Steps: We'll be in touch by the end of February 2027.

🚨 Heads Up: Roles can close *earlier* if we get loads of applications, so apply ASAP to snag your spot!

Security & Eligibility:

Due to the nature of our work at Thales, all roles are subject to security requirements.

• You must have the permanent right to work in the UK.
• You must be able to pass UK Government security checks (BPSS screening and SC clearance).
• To be eligible for SC clearance, you typically need to have lived in the UK continuously for the last five years.
• Crucially: This role supports a UK Eyes Only programme. Therefore, applicants must be British citizens from birth and not hold any other nationality to meet government-mandated nationality restrictions. This is a condition for programme access.

About Thales:

Thales is committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusion – they're key to our success! 🌍

How to Apply:

Hit that apply button to start your journey! Remember, applications can close early, so don't delay!

Key responsibilities

• Supporting system requirement and design activities
• Developing software solutions to fulfil an actual business need
• Contributing to project reviews
• Assisting with engineering investigations and problem solving
• Communicating technical recommendations to stakeholders

Skills