Apprentice Software Developer

Job Title: Software Developer Apprentice (L4)
Location: Bracknell
Job Type: Fulltime paid Apprenticeship 

Begin Your Career in Tech with NECs Government Team

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 youll play a meaningful role in shaping technology that directly impacts communities across the UK. Youll begin with an immersive 8week boot camp to build strong technical foundations followed by a structured apprenticeship (software development L4 qualification ) combining realworld experience with professional development.

Who This Opportunity is For

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 university leavers seeking handson experience.

Selftaught developers whove learned through online courses or personal projects and want to turn their passion into a profession.

If youre keen to build technology that improves services for people and communities this is the perfect place to start.

What Youll Do

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

Write test and maintain code for webbased applications.

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

Apply the skills gained during the bootcamp and apprenticeship to real NEC projects.

Take part in team meetings sprint planning and code reviews.

Learn continuously through structured training project work and mentoring.

What Youll Bring

A genuine passion for technology and solving problems.

Some prior exposure to coding or digital systems (e.g. selflearning or online courses).

Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Willingness to complete an 8week fulltime bootcamp at the start of the programme.

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

Support Youll Receive

A line manager who will:

o Ensure youre working on meaningful coding tasks that support your training.

o Support your learning and professional development time.

o Attend your Bootcamp Completion Event in week 8.

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

Example Progression Roles (post apprenticeship)

Associate Developer

Developer

Senior Developer

Development Team Lead or Technical Architect

Help shape the digital future of public services. Join NEC as a Software Developer Apprentice and start your journey creating technology that serves real people every day.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

This programme is not suitable for nocode or lowcode positions.

Completion of required prereading prior to the boot camp.

You must be available for full attendance throughout the 8week boot camp.

You must be enthusiastic and highly driven by technology with a passion to grow and carve a career with an industry leading Corporation. Excellent communication skills are a must

Additional Information :

We pride ourselves in offering an excellent benefits package. 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 (FTE)
• 4 x basic salary life assurance cover  (with the option to increase cover at an additional cost)
• A Group Pension Plan 
• A selection of flexible benefits to suit your individual needs 

OTHER INFORMATION

• Candidates must be able to demonstrate a preexisting right to work and travel within the UK. Documentary evidence will be required.
• All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting references and occupational health checks. 
• Depending on the nature of the role a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Security Clearance and/or Police 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:

Were 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 youll be helping our 3000 employees push the boundaries of whats 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.

Wed love your help. And well support you all the way.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime