Level 6 Software Engineer Apprenticeship – Glasgow

BBC Group and Public Services; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

BBC Academy training

Job summary

BBC Group and Public Services in Glasgow is offering a Software Engineering Apprenticeship at Level 6. This fixed‑term, full‑time scheme lasts 40 months and includes on‑the‑job learning toward an Undergraduate Degree in Digital and Technology Solutions Professional.

As an apprentice you will work with BBC engineers, gain hands‑on experience across TV, audio, online platforms, and contribute to modernising backend services using TypeScript and agile ways of working.

Qualifications

• This scheme targets non‑graduates.
• We look for potential and transferable strengths over formal qualifications.
• Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or National 5 (Scotland) or equivalent are required.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in BBC's software engineering teams across TV, audio, online, and digital platforms.
• Develop understanding of BBC apps/sites from analysis to support and deployment.
• Apply software engineering principles throughout the solution development life cycle, including security considerations.
• Contribute to quality and reliability through testing and quality control practices.
• Tackle troubleshooting with guidance from the team.
• Participate in ground-breaking projects aligned with BBC's Digital First strategy.

Skills

Maths passion

Coding interest

Problem solving

Organisational skills

BBC content interest

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4/C or better)

Job description

BBC Group and Public Services in Glasgow is offering a Software Engineering Apprenticeship at Level 6. This fixed‑term, full‑time scheme lasts 40 months and includes on‑the‑job learning toward an Undergraduate Degree in Digital and Technology Solutions Professional.

As an apprentice you will work with BBC engineers, gain hands‑on experience across TV, audio, online platforms, and contribute to modernising backend services using TypeScript and agile ways of working.