National Security Software Engineering Apprentice (Degree)

UK Intelligence Services; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Support for professional development

Job summary

UK Intelligence Services offers a three-year Software Engineering Apprenticeship designed to develop skills while contributing to national security. You’ll rotate through teams, learn alongside engineers, and work on cloud-based solutions using Java, C#, Python and TypeScript.

The programme emphasises curiosity, problem-solving and a willingness to learn, with formal training and potential remote study where appropriate. Successful completion could lead to full-time opportunities within MI5/MI6.

Qualifications

• Requires 96 UCAS tariff points by Aug 2027.
• GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade 4/C or above.
• Must not have a Level 4 qualification in Software Engineering or a related subject.

Responsibilities

• Rotating through product teams to design, develop and test software solutions.
• Collaborate with product owners, business analysts and Agile colleagues.
• Develop cloud-based solutions across platforms such as AWS and Azure.
• Build and apply skills to support national security missions.

Skills

Aptitude

Curiosity

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

UCAS points 96 by Aug 2027

GCSE English & Math 4/C+

Tools

Java

C#

Python

TypeScript

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

GraphQL

Elasticsearch

Oracle

Job description

UK Intelligence Services offers a three-year Software Engineering Apprenticeship designed to develop skills while contributing to national security. You’ll rotate through teams, learn alongside engineers, and work on cloud-based solutions using Java, C#, Python and TypeScript.

The programme emphasises curiosity, problem-solving and a willingness to learn, with formal training and potential remote study where appropriate. Successful completion could lead to full-time opportunities within MI5/MI6.