Apprentice Software Developer

Come join us and make a difference in the world!

Discover more at www.necsws.com

At NEC Software Solutions, our Government team builds digital systems that help Government departments and local councils deliver essential public services from Revenues and Benefits, Citizen engagement and various diverse central government services.

As a Software Developer Apprentice, you’ll play a meaningful role in shaping technology that directly impacts communities across the UK. The apprenticeship is delivered as a series of seminars, workshops and learning projects leading to a software development L4 qualification. At the same time, you will be combining real-world experience with your professional development.

Apprenticeship Overview

Expected duration: 17 months

Apprenticeship level: Level 4 (Higher)

Programme: Software Developer

During this apprenticeship, you will follow a fully supported training programme with our partner LearnTech, delivered through combined weekly remote classroom-based training, workplace assessment/training and online learning working towards completing the Software Developer.

The training covers the following core occupational duties: https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0116-v1-2

Key responsibilities:

· Join a development team delivering software solutions for central and local government.

· Write, test and maintain code for web-based applications.

· Contribute to the full Software Development Life Cycle — from planning and coding to testing and deployment.

· Apply the skills gained during the apprenticeship to real NEC projects.

· Take part in team meetings, sprint planning and code reviews.

· Learn continuously through structured training, project work and mentoring.

Essential skills, characteristics and experience

· A genuine passion for technology and solving problems.

· Some prior exposure to coding or digital systems (e.g. self-learning or online courses).

· Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

· Willingness to complete the programme.

· The right to work in the UK and eligibility for apprenticeship funding.

This apprenticeship is ideal for individuals at the start of their software development career, including:

· Career changers bringing transferable skills and a growing interest in coding.

· Early careers candidates, such as school or college leavers, seeking hands-on experience.

· Self-taught developers who’ve learned through online courses or personal projects and want to turn their passion into a profession.

· Due to current Government Apprenticeship guidelines, we are unfortunately unable to consider graduates that are already educated to a comparable or higher level than the Level 4 Apprenticeship.

If you're keen to build technology that improves services for people and communities, this is the perfect place to start.

Eligibility You must meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for the role:

· Have been a UK/EEA resident for the last 3 years

· Hold valid residency status

· Have the right to work in the UK

Support You’ll Receive

A line manager who will:

· Ensure you’re working on meaningful coding tasks that support your training.

· Support your learning and professional development time.

· Attend your Completion Event

· Ongoing support from expert trainers and coaches throughout your apprenticeship journey.

We pride ourselves in offering an excellent benefits package, including an above average pension scheme. When you join the team at NEC Software Solutions, you are provided with the following:

• 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell 
• 4 x basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost)
• A selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs
• All colleagues get free access to LinkedIn Learning. Over 15000 courses covering a huge breadth of subjects. Learn about what you like, when you like, how you like. 

OTHER INFORMATION

• Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required.
• All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting and reference checks. Depending on the nature of the role a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check may also be required.

NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs during the recruitment or interview process, please feel free to share these with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accommodating experience for all candidates.

Who We Are:

We’re NEC Software Solutions (part of global tech giant NEC Corporation). While you read this ad, our software is helping to dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains on the move, locate missing people and even test the hearing of newborn babies.

Working with us, you’ll be helping our 3,000+ employees push the boundaries of what’s possible and support amazing public services.

We work with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more. We help them pay financial support faster, speed up treatments for patients and respond to emergencies in the right way. The more we do, the more our customers can do for others. And together, we make a world of difference.

We’d love your help. And we’ll support you all the way.