Degree Apprenticeship - BSc Digital Technology - Software Engineer

Solirius Reply, part of the Reply Group, delivers technical consultancy and application delivery to our clients in order to solve real world problems and allow our clients to respond to an ever-changing technical landscape. We partner closely with our clients, embedding our consultants into their businesses in order to provide a bespoke service, allowing us to truly understand our clients’ needs. 

It is this close collaboration with our clients that has enabled us to grow rapidly in recent years and will drive our ambitious future growth plans. We currently have over 300 consultants working with a variety of key clients from both the public and private sectors such as the Ministry of Justice, Department for Education, FCDOS, UEFA, International Olympic Committee and Mercedes Benz; with plans to increase our client base further in the near future.  

We operate as a flat organisation and believe in trusting and supporting our team to operate independently. We pride ourselves on being specialists at what we do, making the most of our consultants’ expertise in their fields in order to provide a best-in-class service to our clients. All our consultants have the opportunity to work on a range of different projects, providing a broad range of knowledge on which to develop their careers and progress in the direction they choose.

The Role:

The broad purpose of the Digital and Technology Solution Professional (DTSP) is to evaluate, initiate, create and support business solutions using digital technology. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about technology to gain practical skills, training, and experience delivering real-world digital solutions alongside experienced consultants in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

• As a Software Engineer degree apprentice, you'll learn how to be accountable for the undertaking and completion of the analysis of software engineering business issues for either the entire requirement or subset thereof dependent on complexity and/or scope size 

• You'll be instrumental in implementing Solirius’ software solutions, or part thereof, dependent on complexity, scope size and technology into the environment required (including systems test, user test environment, or live environment as appropriate) 

• You'll be directly involved in the creation of an over-arching software solution design suitable to resolving our clients' business issues for either the entire requirement or a subset thereof dependent on complexity and/or scope size. 

• You'll assist in building our software solutions, or part thereof, dependent on complexity, scope size, and technology 

• As you grow in your role on our team, you may also be required to supervise the work of more junior team members undertaking work in the software solution life-cycle 

• As a Software Engineer, you'll test that the software solution, or part thereof, dependent on complexity, scope size and technology meets the business needs identifying any remedial actions required.
• You will work closely with all key stakeholders to ensure the software solution or part thereof, dependent on complexity and scope size, is understood and correctly used 
• You'll facilitate ongoing support of our software solutions or part thereof, dependent on complexity and technology, e. g. by troubleshooting, reverse engineering and conducting root cause analysis 
• As a Software Engineer degree apprentice, you'll learn how to apply engineering principles to all stages of the software development process, from requirements, analysis and design, development and data requirements 
• You will typically work as part of a large collaborative team and will have responsibility for significant elements of software solutions 
• Develop new features, fix bugs, and help update applications in line with government and industry standards. 
• Work as part of a collaborative team, learning from experienced software developers and consultants. 
• Get involved in internal tools and projects to further build your technical skills. 
• Take part in client-facing work, helping to understand user needs and build high-quality solutions. 
• Contribute to the growth of our Software Engineering practice by supporting innovation and quality. 
• Typically work on a client project for 6–12 months before moving to a new challenge. 
• Have the opportunity to explore different specialisms such as Front End, DevOps, or Data Engineering before choosing an area to focus on. 
• Gain broad exposure across the full development lifecycle — from strategy to delivery — and across multiple sectors. 

Teaching will take place at Queen Mary University London (QMUL), which will be the course provider for this degree apprenticeship.

You’ll have one day of teaching per week on campus at QMUL in London.

Travel to the office in London will be necessary, 2 to 3 days per week. 

• You are currently pursuing/have completed your A-Levels and are expecting/have received at least an overall ABB grade or higher. One of your A-Levels is Computing or Mathematics (mandatory).

• You are willing to learn and expand your knowledge of multiple programming languages, such as Python, Java Script, etc.

• Initial experience with coding in any programming language(s).

• You have strong communication and interpersonal skills and can demonstrate keen interest for client-facing work in the area of technical consulting.

• Competitive Salary 
• Bonus Scheme 
• Private Healthcare Insurance 
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays 
• Up to 10 days allocated for development training per year 
• Enhanced Parental Leave 
• Paid Fertility Leave (5 Days) 
• Statutory & Contributory Pension 
• EAP with Help@Hand 
• Gym Membership Benefits 
• Flexible Working 
• Annual Away Days/Company Socials