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From the employer's careers site First seen 7 Nov 2026

Software Engineer Apprentice

Salary

£24,650 per year

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Description

Join the BBC as a Software Engineer apprentice, contributing to projects that impact millions of users daily. You'll develop your skills in software engineering, working with technologies like Apache Solr, OpenSearch, AWS, Python, and Java. You'll study for an industry-recognised apprenticeship qualification, earning an Undergraduate Degree in Digital and Technology Solutions Professional.

Responsibilities:

  • Gain hands-on experience in software engineering teams
  • Develop understanding of BBC's existing apps and websites
  • Apply software engineering principles to solution development
  • Ensure quality and reliability of software through testing and quality control
  • Explore considerations and tackle troubleshooting concerns
  • Play a part in ground-breaking complex projects

Requirements:

  • Love of maths and passion for coding
  • Interest in AI and Machine Learning technologies
  • Brilliant organisational skills and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and demands
  • Keen interest in the BBC and content consumption

Eligibility:

  • 18 years old or over
  • Lived in the UK continuously for the last three years
  • Legally eligible to work full-time in the UK
  • Not currently enrolled in another apprenticeship programme
  • Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above
  • Some experience of coding and/or software engineering

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You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://careers.bbc.co.uk/job/Salford-Software-Engineering-Apprenticeship-Level-6-Salford-M50-2QH/1375736757/

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