Campus - Apprenticeship Programme - Technology Software Engineering - Burgess Hill - 2026 (UK)

AMEX; Burgess Hill; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm is offering an 18-month Software Engineering Apprenticeship in Burgess Hill, UK. This role provides real-world experience while gaining a Level 4 qualification. The apprenticeship includes extensive training, mentorship, and opportunities to work on diverse programming languages such as Java, Python, and more. Ideal candidates will have A-Levels in STEM subjects and GCSEs in Maths and English. Join to build your career with support in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salaries

Bonus incentives

Flexible working model

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Career development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• A-Levels or equivalent in STEM subjects required.
• GCSE Maths & English (Grade 5 or above).

Responsibilities

• Identify new technology opportunities for business needs.
• Develop software applications as part of a Scrum team.
• Learn technical skills, write code, conduct code reviews.
• Work with senior team members to build new products.
• Participate in social activities and projects.

Job description

Job Description

Work Location Options:

Hybrid

You Lead the Way. Weve Got Your Back.

With the right backing, people and businesses have the power to progress in incredible ways. When you join Team Amex, you become part of a global and diverse community of colleagues with an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities and each other. Here, youll learn and grow as we help you create a career journey thats unique and meaningful to you with benefits, programs, and flexibility that support you personally and professionally.

At American Express, youll be recognized for your contributions, leadership, and impactevery colleague can share in the companys success. Together, well win as a team, striving to uphold our and powerful backing promise to provide the worlds best customer experience every day. And well do it with the utmost integrity, and in an environment where everyone is seen, heard and feels like they belong.

Join Team Amex and let's lead the way together.

Business Unit / Role Specific Info

We are looking for Apprentices to join our 18 Month Software Engineering Apprenticeship which will give you real world work experience whilst allowing you to gain a Level 4 qualification.

Our Program has been designed to nurture our next generation of technical specialists and leaders. Well provide you with continuous training and development, 20% classroom-based with our external training partner and 80% on the job learning. You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of programming languages; Java, Go, Kotlin, Python, CSS, Java Script, Mavern, Spring and many more.

American Express has a deep-rooted culture of learning for all colleagues and you will be supported at every step of your journey. You will work on projects that have real and long-lasting impact on our business, as well as growing your technical expertise, we will also support your development through a curated program of networking and learning experiences.

What type of work can you expect?

• Identify exciting opportunities for adopting new technologies to solve existing needs and predict future challenges
• Develop software applications as part of a Scrum team
• Learn technical skills, write code, conduct code reviews and testing
• Partner with Product Managers Senior Engineers and Application Architects on your team to conceptualize, build new products and prioritize features.
• Design work, such as user experience or graphic design
• Take part in social activities, charity days, and projects with other Apprentices, Summer Interns and Graduates

Minimum Qualifications

• A-Levels - or equivalent i.e. BTEC, T-Levels (Grade 5 or above) preferably in STEM related subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths)
• GCSE Maths & English (Grade 5 or above)

Please note that if you have studied Computer Science at Level 4 or achieved Software Engineering Level 4 Diploma, you are not eligible to apply.

Preferred Skills

• Creative, collaborative, and curious thinker with a desire to learn
• An eye for detail and the ability to identify opportunities for innovation and change
• Passion for technology
• Some entry level software development experience, design, or creative experience of developing products or projects either in an academic, professional, or personal setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate work to team members and partners.
• Prior coding knowledge / experience in at least one programming language

Our team will review completed applications on a rolling basis. We appreciate your patience while we consider your application and will be in contact with you.

Compliance Language

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United Kingdom is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

As Apprenticeships funded by the U.K. Government there are strict eligibility criteria, that must be met in order to progress your application.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally :

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Support for financial-well-being and retirement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on your location)
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.