2026 Software Engineering Apprentice – Reading

Best Apprenticeships; Reading; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apprenticeship provider based in Reading is offering a Software Engineer Apprentice position. The role involves developing software skills and working closely with experienced engineers on real projects using languages like C++ and Java. You will gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment, contributing to the creation of quality software solutions while building your technical and organizational skills. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to start a career in software engineering.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and develop software solutions.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop software solutions in C++ and Java.
• Work alongside experienced engineers in agile teams.
• Manage requirements and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Programming skills in C++ and Java

Experience in agile environments

Ability to manage requirements

Development of secure software solutions

Knowledge of Digital Technologies

Job description

Our exciting Software Engineer Apprentice role will develop your software skills to become a confident, positive, and flexible engineer with well-honed technical knowledge. You will support the team to deliver software solutions to deadlines and within budget, including reviewing code and running project reviews.

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands‑on experience.

What you’ll do at work

As a Software Engineer Apprentice, you will develop key skills and experience in the following:

• Programming skills in industry standard languages such as C++ and Java
• Experience of working in multi-disciplined agile environment alongside experienced engineers
• Familiarity with business management tools for managing requirements and formal documentation
• New tools and infrastructure used for the development engineering environment
• Development of secure, quality software solutions that adhere to timescale and budget
• Domain specific knowledge and application of mathematics skills to model and develop real-world solutions across industries, such as aerospace and underwater systems and software defined radio and electronic counter measure systems (dependant on which business area you are aligned to)
• Opportunity to develop creative and bespoke software solutions
• Organisational skills with well‑rounded communication and relationship building abilities
• Digital Technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics