Software Engineering BSc Computer Systems Degree Apprenticeship

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Software Engineering BSc Computer Systems Degree Apprenticeship

You’re not just looking for a career, you’re looking to make a difference. 

Millions of people rely on us every day to help them live their lives, power their businesses, and keep their public services running. We connect friends to family, clients to colleagues, people to possibilities. We keep the wheels of business spinning, and the emergency services responding. And we use the power of technology to help solve big challenges, like climate change and cyber security.

From day one, you’ll have a voice at BT Group. You’ll get stuck in to tough challenges, pitch in with ideas, make things happen. You won’t be alone: we’ll be there with help and support, learning and development. You’ll make great friends, discover new talents, and feel part of something exhilarating.  

This is your chance to make a real difference to the world. Grab it.   

About this role

Software Engineer Apprentice - BSc Computer Systems Degree 

What you’ll be doing 

We’re one of the world’s leading communications services companies. The products and services we sell are integral to modern life and are delivered on leading edge Digital platforms. These products and services and the networks they are built upon are becoming ever increasingly dependent upon software. To continue innovating, we need you and your new ways of thinking to help us create amazing products for our customers. We’ll teach you human centred design, and agile ways of working, to help you create new technology and software solutions for the future.  

We’ll get you started right away, learning some job specific skills such as analysis and design techniques you can use to break down problems. You will use these to build effective and secure software solutions, using contemporary software development languages and modern development methodologies and practices. We’ll teach you how to produce high quality code with sound syntax in at least one language and maybe more – the sky is your limit! 

Day to day, you’ll work with our internal software development teams to create software solutions using industry standard build processes for our customers. You’ll also be contributing to code reviews, refactoring, and debugging code and utilising test-driven development practices to develop and maintain our systems and services.

You’ll learn how to deliver the very best software products, helping teams provide an effortless experience for our customers and staff wherever they are in the world, using whatever device and technology they choose.  

We expect you to demonstrate that you are proactive, can take initiative and are focused on continuing to grow and develop. We believe that collaboration is key to success, and you will typically be in our amazing offices three days a week

This role is available in the Digital parts of our business.  

About the apprenticeship you’ll study for

As a Degree Apprentice Software Engineer, you’ll study for a BSc Computer Systems L6 Degree. This is an apprenticeship degree course and on successful completion, you’ll receive a degree from one of our university partners (completion is required to retain the role).

The degree course runs for four years and is a work-based learning degree. You’ll spend a minimum of 20% of your time learning and studying.  

Entry Requirements 

You’ll need to achieve three A-Levels grades with grades BBC, T Level at Merit and equivalent SCQF or above. You’ll also need five GCSE’s at grades 4-9 (C or above), including English Language and Maths. Equivalent qualifications are accepted.  

All applicants will need a full UK Right to Work for the duration 4 years of their scheme or we cannot accept the application.  

Internal candidates will need to take on Terms & Conditions of this role including salary and benefits.

Location

Belfast

Starting Salary

£21,840

About BT

Who are we?

We’re BT Group, the global powerhouse behind EE, BT, Plusnet and Openreach. Together we build and run the biggest fixed and mobile networks in the country. Our innovation and impact is unique – we’ve shaped the past, we make the present possible and we're creating a future everyone can take part in. 

Why BT Group?

We have an incredibly diverse range of work you can be involved in- from using cutting-edge tech to keep customers online to being at the heart of BT Group’s digital transformation – across our Consumer, Business, Digital, Networks & Corporate units.

We’re a world-leading tech company that's changing life as we know it. We offer a huge range of opportunities for school-leavers and graduates, as well as people looking for a change of career direction. Here, you’ll learn from the best, unlock your potential and launch a ground-breaking career of your own.

Life at BT Group

Our purpose is as simple as it is ambitious: we connect for good. Our values — personal, simple and brilliant — show us the way, and they’re what make BT Group a place you can feel empowered and excited for your future.

You’ll also get great benefits as you make an impact and help us innovate for the future. We offer a competitive pay framework, flexible working options, discounts on EE and BT products, lots of support for your professional development, and even the opportunity to take a sabbatical down the line.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.