Software Engineering Degree Apprentice - Level 6 Digital And Technology Solutions

About the role

🚀 Turn your curiosity into a career with our Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship! 🚀

Are you buzzing with passion for engineering, keen to learn, and ready for a gig that mixes epic study with real-world experience? If so, we're looking for YOU! ✨

What's in it for you?

• 💰 Earn while you learn – get a salary while you earn your degree.
• 🛠️ Dive into hands-on experience in a legit engineering setting.
• 📚 Get top-notch, job-specific training and development.
• 🎓 Achieve a recognised engineering qualification that’s worth its weight in gold.
• ✅ Secure a permanent role from day one – no post-apprenticeship stress!
• 🎓 Uni tuition fees fully covered – focus on your future, not the fees.

About the Role

As a Software Engineering Apprentice, you'll level up your technical smarts, practical skills, and professional game to become a confident and capable engineer. 🧑‍💻

You'll join our awesome Software Engineering team, helping to deliver slick software solutions and keeping projects on track and on budget. 🎯

Your mission might include:

• Helping shape system requirements and designs.
• Building software solutions that actually solve business problems.
• Contributing your ideas to project reviews.
• Tackling engineering challenges and problem-solving like a pro.
• Sharing your technical insights with stakeholders.
• Teaming up with experienced engineers on live projects.

What you'll master:

• Professional engineering vibes and industry best practices.
• Working securely, ethically, and responsibly with data, meeting all the rules.
• The whole Software Engineering lifecycle – from start to finish.
• The coolest Software Engineering tools and methods.
• Cracking requirement management, design techniques, and coding.
• Testing, integration, verification, validation, and qualification (IVVQ) – the full works!
• Super-smart, methodical approaches to problem-solving.

The Apprenticeship Programme

You'll be working towards a Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship with the brilliant Manchester Metropolitan University. 🏛️

You’ll get a broad skill set across the digital and tech world. Learn how information systems rock, how software is built and tested, and how data and cybersecurity play a role in real businesses. Plus, get the lowdown on business organisation, IT project management, and computer/network setups. 🌐

Your learning is a blend of taught units and real-world projects, tackling actual business scenarios. You’ll have experienced pros guiding you every step of the way.

For 4 epic years, you'll hit Manchester Met Uni one day a week and spend the other four days at our Cheadle site, putting your learning into practice on live projects with your squad. 🙌 By the end, you’ll be a Software Engineer with Thales UK!

The programme uses a cool blended learning approach:

• Face-to-face uni classes, one day a week.
• Awesome online workshops and classes.
• Guided self-study to boost your knowledge.

Entry Requirements

Ready to apply? You'll need:

• 104 UCAS points (e.g., A Levels: BCC)
• OR an equivalent qualification like a BTEC Extended Diploma (DDM) or T Level (Merit).
• AND 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4/A-C, including Maths and English.

*Psst! If you've already got a relevant degree (like Software Engineering or Computer Science), this programme isn't for you, but keep an eye out for other opportunities!* 😉

Benefits Bonanza! 🥳

• Competitive salary: £24,000 per annum.
• Performance-related pay uplifts – get rewarded for smashing it!
• Holiday: 201 hours a year + extra company days and bank holidays.
• Contributory Company Pension – future-proofing your finances.
• Health Care Cash Plan – for your wellbeing.
• Hybrid/flexible working options – work smarter, not just harder.
• Employee assistance programme – support when you need it.
• Learning and development support – we’re invested in your growth.
• Employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives – enjoy perks!
• Life Cover – peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• 80 Hours Volunteering per year (first two years) – give back to the community.

Ready to Apply? Let's Go! 🚀

1. Apply Online: Hit the 'Apply' button to register your interest. You only need to register for one role initially.

2. Upload Your CV: Get your CV ready!

3. Check Your Emails: Keep an eye on your inbox for an invite from recruiting@jobalerts.thalesgroup.com.

4. Complete Your Application: Follow the link in the email to apply for your primary role and up to 3 others.

5. Online Tests: Show us what you've got in our online assessments.

6. Virtual Assessment Centre: If you ace the tests, you'll join us for a virtual assessment centre with group exercises and interviews.

7. Job Offer: Fingers crossed for a job offer from Thales! 🤞

For tips and more info on our Future Talent process, visit Thales Future Talent - Connectr.

*Note: Assessment centres are scheduled for February - May 2027, and induction starts Monday 6 September - Friday 10 September 2027.*

Key Dates:

• Applications Close: 11:59 pm on Wednesday 17 February 2027. This is your ONLY chance this year!
• Next Steps Communication: We'll be in touch by the end of February 2027.

🚨 IMPORTANT: Roles can close EARLY if we get loads of applications. Apply ASAP to avoid missing out! 🚨

Security Clearance: This role requires security checks. You MUST have the permanent right to work in the UK and be able to pass UK Government security checks (BPSS and SC). This typically means you'll need to have lived in the UK for the last five years. For this specific UK Eyes Only programme, you MUST be a British citizen from birth and not hold any other nationality. This is a government requirement.

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