Description
Job Summary
Join MI5's Software Engineering Apprenticeship, a three-year programme designed to equip you with the skills and practical experience needed to design, build, and maintain software solutions supporting national security.
The Role
As a software engineering apprentice, you'll work alongside teams to develop modern cloud-based solutions across platforms like AWS and Azure, while expanding innovative AI capabilities. You'll gain experience with various technologies and tools, including Java, C#, Python, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, GraphQL, Elasticsearch, and Oracle.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, and Agile delivery colleagues to design, develop, and test software solutions
- Develop skills in software engineering, teamwork, communication, and leadership
- Rotate through various product teams to gain unique exposure to the work and apply new skills to real-world situations
Requirements
- 96 UCAS tariff points from Level 3 qualifications
- GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade 4/C or above
- Genuine interest in technology, programming, or problem-solving
- No previous technical experience or qualifications required
Benefits
- Starting salary of £28,556 to £31,154
- 25 days of annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service
- Opportunities for recognition through employee performance scheme
- Personal learning budget
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- Excellent pension scheme
- Facilities like subsidised gym, restaurant, and on-site coffee bars
- Paid parental and adoption leave
Training and Development
- Comprehensive training and dedicated support
- University-accredited classroom learning and technical training
- Mentoring, job shadowing, research, and development
- Work-based placements and projects
- Alignment to the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework
Selection Process
- Initial application form
- Online Situational Judgement Test (SJT)
- Online Aptitude Test
- Interview to explore motivation, problem-solving, and technical interests