Software Developer/Engineer Apprenticeship

HM Revenue & Customs; England; Hybrid; GBP 27,986 - 34,205; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Family-friendly policies

Personal support and coaching

Generous leave allowance (25-30 days)

Job summary

A UK government agency is offering a Software Developer/Engineer Apprenticeship to work on modern digital platforms and support key government services. This role includes developing software applications under supervision and participating in code reviews. Candidates should possess a Level 3 Software Development Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification. Benefits include a competitive salary of £31,096, pension contributions of 28.97%, and generous leave allowance. Flexible and hybrid working options are available.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a Level 3 Software Development Apprenticeship or equivalent.
• A-level in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics and successfully pass aptitude test.
• 2 years’ experience in a relevant role and successful completion of aptitude test.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software applications under supervision.
• Participate in code reviews and testing processes.
• Contribute to project planning and delivery activities.
• Support system documentation and user guidance materials.
• Identify and resolve live service issues.
• Apply modern development standards.

Skills

Software development

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 Software Development Apprenticeship

A-level in STEM

BTEC Diploma in IT

Job description

Software Developer/Engineer Apprenticeship

Join HM Revenue & Customs as a Level 4 software developer apprentice. You’ll work on modern digital platforms, contribute to key government services, and receive structured training and mentorship from senior developers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software applications under supervision through paired programming.
• Participate in code reviews and testing processes.
• Contribute to project planning and delivery activities.
• Support system documentation and user guidance materials.
• Help identify and resolve live service issues following agreed procedures.
• Learn how to apply modern development standards in everything you do.

Qualifications

• Completed a Level 3 Software Development Apprenticeship with QA or have an equivalent qualification with another training provider.
• OR an A-level in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) subject and a successful completion of our aptitude test.
• OR a BTEC Diploma in IT and a successful completion of our aptitude test.
• OR 2 years’ experience in a relevant role and successful completion of our aptitude test.

Benefits

• Pension: Contributions equal to at least 28.97% of salary.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Personal support, coaching and development.
• Generous leave allowance (25 days up to 30 days).

Salary and Pension

Salary £31,096. HMRC contributes £9,008 to the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Working Arrangements

Flexible and Hybrid working policies available. You can request flexible arrangements where possible, balancing your personal commitments with operational needs.

Eligibility

16 or over, right to live and work in the UK, National Insurance number, at least 30 hours per week, not enrolled in another apprenticeship or receiving DfE funding.

Locations

Edinburgh Regional Centre – Queen Elizabeth House
Manchester Regional Centre – Three New Bailey
Glasgow Regional Centre – Atlantic Square