Software Engineering Apprenticeship

Flexible Working: This apprenticeship combines academic study with practical experience, helping develop your skills throughout the programme. Most learning takes place on site, giving you the opportunity to learn directly from colleagues and gain valuable experience in our working environment. MI5 and MI6 are part of the UK’s Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard UK’s people, interests, and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you’ll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive. Curious about technology and looking for a meaningful way to start your career in software engineering? Our Software Engineering Apprenticeship offers the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment, and you don’t need any previous technical experience to apply. In addition to the dedicated training and development package, you’ll receive a starting salary of £28,556 to £31,154, depending on location, as well as a host of other benefits including 25 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 after five years’ service, an interest-free season ticket loan, and access to our on-site facilities at some of our sites. We are proud of our inclusive and supportive working environment. Our workplace encourages open-mindedness and respect for different perspectives, creating an environment where everyone can thrive. As organisations committed to providing equitable opportunities, we value and nurture your wellbeing and talent, supporting you to reach your full potential. Additionally, we have a range of thriving staff-led affinity networks that champion awareness of gender, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ communities and more. You’ll have, or be expecting to obtain, 96 UCAS points by September 2027, plus GCSE English language and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or the equivalent Functional Skills Level 2 qualifications) You must not have completed, or be due to complete before starting the apprenticeship, a Level 4 qualification (or higher) in Software Engineering or a related subject, such as Computer Science. You don’t need to have studied software engineering or a related discipline to apply. You might be finishing university or looking for a career change. The most important qualities we look for are aptitude and a drive to learn. However, you’ll need a genuine interest in technology, programming, or problem-solving.