Software Engineer Higher Apprenticeship - Tecknuovo

QA Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vitality membership

Bespoke training programmes

Job summary

Tecknuovo is offering a Software Engineer Apprentice program in the United Kingdom. You will start your career with a structured learning path, hands-on development work and guidance from senior engineers, split across front-end and back-end tasks.

The role emphasizes curiosity, problem solving and a strong willingness to learn. You will complete the apprenticeship with formal learning time and development opportunities, building a solid technical foundation, practical experience and

Qualifications

• Must have completed Level 3 Software Development Apprenticeship with QA or equivalent qualification.
• Alternatively, an A-level in STEM subject with successful aptitude test.
• Or a BTEC Diploma in IT with successful aptitude test.
• Or 2 years' experience in a relevant role with aptitude test.

Responsibilities

• Learn to design, build and maintain software across front-end and back-end applications.
• Contribute to real software development tasks.
• Develop understanding of programming languages, frameworks and engineering tools.
• Write clear, maintainable code and learn good engineering practices.
• Support testing, debugging and improvement of applications.
• Work collaboratively with engineers and wider delivery teams.
• Build understanding of secure, accessible and reliable software development.

Education

Level 3 Software Development Apprenticeship with QA

A-level in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)

BTEC Diploma in IT

2 years' experience in a relevant role

Job description

As a Software Engineer Apprentice at Tecknuovo, you'll start building your career in software engineering through a combination of structured learning, hands-on experience and support from experienced engineers.

You'll become part of Tecknuovo's growing Engineering practice, learning how modern digital products and services are designed, built, tested and continuously improved. You'll develop experience across both front-end and back-end engineering, gradually taking on more responsibility as your technical skills and confidence grow.

This is an apprentice role, so we don't expect you to arrive knowing everything. What matters is that you have a genuine interest in software engineering, enjoy solving problems and are motivated to learn. You'll work alongside experienced engineers who will provide guidance, feedback and opportunities to put your learning into practice.

Alongside your day-to-day work, you'll complete your apprenticeship programme and have dedicated time for formal learning and development. The aim is to give you the technical foundations, practical experience and professional skills to develop into a capable Software Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to design, build and maintain software across both front-end and back-end applications
• Contribute to real software development tasks
• Develop your understanding of programming languages, frameworks and engineering tools
• Write clear, maintainable code and learn how good engineering practices
• Support the testing, debugging and improvement of applications, learning how to identify issues, understand their causes and develop appropriate solutions
• Work collaboratively with engineers and wider delivery teams
• Build an understanding of secure, accessible and reliable software development

Who we're looking for

• You're at the beginning of your career in technology and have a genuine interest in understanding how software works
• You enjoy learning and are comfortable asking questions
• You approach problems logically
• You'll be working with different people across Tecknuovo, so you communicate clearly, listen to others and contribute positively to a team
• Most importantly, you'll bring curiosity, commitment and a willingness to learn

Entry requirements

• The learner must have 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

You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.

If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications.

Working hours: 9am - 5.30pm with an hour for lunch

Benefits

• As part of our benefits package, everyone receives a Vitality membership, designed to support your overall health and wellbeing. It rewards healthy lifestyle choices - like staying active, eating well, and getting regular health checks - with discounts, perks, and partner offers. From reduced gym memberships and smartwatches to weekly coffee and cinema tickets, it's a great way to stay motivated and feel good, inside and out.
• We advocate for a continuous learning culture with bespoke training programmes to support you in your career growth. We recommend and contribute towards study materials, courses and conferences that will help you learn and further develop your skills. As well as conducting monthly growth canvases to support you in reaching your full potential.

Future prospects

90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.