Register Your Interest - Software Engineering Level 4 Apprenticeship 2027 (London)

Visa; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Offices Tue-Thu on-site

Job summary

Visa is offering a 22-month Software Engineering Level 4 Apprenticeship in London. The programme starts with a 16-week bootcamp, then hands-on work on live systems across Visa products, with mentorship and structured learning throughout.

Hybrid work with on-site days supports development in full‑stack, cloud, CI/CD, and API work. Eligible candidates must have the right to work in the UK, GCSEs English/Maths and a Level 3 qualification or equivalent, and be ready to start September 2027.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in software development and problem solving.
• Commitment to completing the 16-week Makers bootcamp and Level 4 apprenticeship.
• Willingness to gain experience across full-stack development, cloud, API design, CI/CD, testing and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Learn and contribute across multiple software development teams.
• Apply skills to real systems during on‑the‑job learning.
• Collaborate with peers and engineers in an agile environment.

Skills

Genuine interest in software dev

Bootcamp commitment

Full-stack development exposure

Cloud infrastructure exposure

Collaborative learning mindset

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Level 3 qualification (A-levels/BTEC)

Job description

Software Engineering Level 4 Apprenticeship 2027 (London)

Visa is a world leader in payments technology, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories, dedicated to uplifting everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid. At Visa, you'll have the opportunity to create impact at scale - tackling meaningful challenges, growing your skills and seeing your contributions impact lives around the world. Join Visa and do work that matters - to you, to your community, and to the world. Progress starts with you.

About the apprenticeship

This 22-month apprenticeship blends hands-on mentorship, real-world projects and structured training delivered by Makers, a leading UK tech training provider.

You will begin with an intensive 16‑week bootcamp to build strong foundations in software development, followed by on‑the‑job learning at Visa where you will apply your skills to real systems.

Throughout the programme you will gain experience across full-stack development, cloud infrastructure, CI/CD automation, monitoring and observability, microservices, databases, API development and agile delivery. Specific assignments will depend upon your skillsets, interest, and team needs. By applying to this position, your application is automatically considered across multiple software development teams, so you could potentially work across a range of Visa products, including consumer payments, commercial payments and corporate IT.

You’ll be supported throughout the programme with structured learning, regular check-ins and a community of fellow apprentices to help you succeed. On completion, you will achieve a nationally recognised Level 4 Software Developer qualification and be equipped to contribute to live engineering projects.

Qualifications

We’re looking for entry‑level candidates with the ambition to begin a career in technology that demonstrate:

• A genuine interest in software development, problem solving and building technical skills.
• Commitment to completing the 16-week Makers bootcamp and the Level 4 Software Engineering Apprenticeship, learning through real project work and agile collaboration.
• Enthusiasm for gaining experience across full-stack development, cloud infrastructure, API design, CI/CD automation, testing and monitoring.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn from peers and experienced engineers.
• Curiosity, proactivity and confidence in asking questions to grow technical understanding.

To be eligible to apply, you must:

• Be ready to start full-time work from September 2027
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Hold 7 GCSE's grade 9 - 4 (or equivalent), including English and Maths.
• Be studying towards or have a level 3 qualification (e.g. A-Levels or BTEC qualification) equivalent to 104 UCAS Points or above. This is equivalent to BCC for A-Levels or DMM for a BTEC.
• Please clearly state your grades/predicted grades on your CV.
• Not have completed a Level 6 (Degree) or higher-level qualification previously

Additional Information

This apprenticeship is intended for individuals who want to learn and develop entry-level technical and professional skills in software engineering. If you’re currently pursuing or have completed a degree in a Software Engineering related field, we encourage you to browse our University Graduate and Internship opportunities.

This is a hybrid position. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 3 set days a week, Tuesday to Thursday.

Diversity and Inclusion

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

About Visa

As the world’s leader in digital payments technology, Visa’s mission is to connect the world through the most creative, reliable and secure payment network - enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. Together, let’s transform the way the world pays.

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