Software Engineering Level 4 Apprenticeship
- Employer
- BAE SYSTEMS PLC
- Location
- Blue Fin Building, 110 Southwark Street, LONDON, SE1 0TA
- Salary
- £18,000.00 annually
- Closing date
- 26 Jan 2022
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- Specialism
- IT
- Sector
- Technology
- Role Type
- Apprenticeship, Higher
- Start Date
- March
- Duration
- Permanent
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We are recruiting diverse teams of future Software Engineers. You may have some work experience in IT, you might be a STEM or Arts graduate looking to apply your degree in technology, a non-graduate with a passion for IT, or a more experienced professional looking to kickstart a new career in software engineering!
Whatever your background, you will have the aptitude and passion to solve real world problems using IT.
If you want a rewarding career within the sector, making the world a safer place, this Apprenticeship could be for you.
Key Programme features:
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
Personal qualities
Desired qualifications
Entry Criteria:
In order to be eligible to apply for this role you must:
Future prospects
On completion of the initial training phase, 4 months in total, you will then deploy into permanent roles within the organisation.
Things to consider
Assessment Process:
Should your initial application be successful, you will be invited to progress through the below assessment process:
What's in it for you?
Reward & Benefits
Division overview: Government
At BAE Systems Applied Intelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry, and Government contracts are an area we have many decades of experience in. Our Government business unit houses four of our critical client groups: UK National Security, Global National Security, defence and central government. Government and key infrastructure networks are critical targets to defend as the effects of these networks being breached can be devastating.
As a member of the Government business unit, you will defend the connected world and ensure the protection of nations. We all have a role to play in defending our clients, and this is yours.
Whatever your background, you will have the aptitude and passion to solve real world problems using IT.
If you want a rewarding career within the sector, making the world a safer place, this Apprenticeship could be for you.
Key Programme features:
- An integrated programme delivering learning that supports a strong sense of progression, continuity and collaboration whilst building IT excellence
- A strong foundation in practical interpersonal and business skills
- Working in teams utilising Agile methodologies
- World class technical training in the latest software engineering languages and approaches - including Java and JavaScript development, Software Testing, DevOps & cloud computing
- Industry recognised qualifications including: Level 4 Software Developer apprenticeship; Oracle Java Certified; BCS Level 4 Diploma in Software Development Methodologies; Microsoft MTA HTML Level 5 Application Development fundamentals
- Subject Matter Experts (SME's) imparting experience and knowledge to ensure you have the skills to succeed
- Practical experience of hands-on learning to solve real life business challenges
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
- An interest and aptitude in solving problems
- Excellent analytical and numerical skills
- A desire to learn
- Clear and effective communication skills
Personal qualities
- Articulate, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to work as part of a team
Desired qualifications
Entry Criteria:
In order to be eligible to apply for this role you must:
- Be eligible for UK Security Clearance: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/united-kingdom-security-vetting-applicant
- Numerate - demonstrated by GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent) at grade C (or equivalent) or above
- Literate - demonstrated by GCSE English (or equivalent) at grade C (or equivalent) or above
- STEM A-Level, BTEC or Level 3 Apprenticeship in a similar subject (IT)
Future prospects
On completion of the initial training phase, 4 months in total, you will then deploy into permanent roles within the organisation.
Things to consider
Assessment Process:
Should your initial application be successful, you will be invited to progress through the below assessment process:
- Digital assessment, which will include video questions and aptitude testing
- Video interview with one of our Engineers.
What's in it for you?
- Industry leading intensive training by QA Apprenticeships for 4 months, supporting your development to becoming a skilled, work-ready Software Engineer. The training will be held virtually
- Candidates will be Security Cleared at the highest level in order to support government contracts
- On completion of the training, you will have achieved SFIA level 3 competency in Software Engineering as well as other industry recognised qualifications
- Support and mentorship from BAE Systems Central Government subject matter experts
- A demanding and rewarding career in BAE Systems - making the world a safer place.
Reward & Benefits
- £18,000 starting salary
- Regular salary uplifts throughout the programme
- Fully funded training
- 25 days holiday per year, with the option to buy/sell additional days
- Pension scheme
- Car lease and share schemes
- Pick and mix benefits package
- Wide variety of development and training opportunities.
Division overview: Government
At BAE Systems Applied Intelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry, and Government contracts are an area we have many decades of experience in. Our Government business unit houses four of our critical client groups: UK National Security, Global National Security, defence and central government. Government and key infrastructure networks are critical targets to defend as the effects of these networks being breached can be devastating.
As a member of the Government business unit, you will defend the connected world and ensure the protection of nations. We all have a role to play in defending our clients, and this is yours.
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