Software Engineering Apprentice – National Security

MI5; Greater Manchester, Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Personal learning budget

Interest‑free season ticket loan

Excellent pension scheme

Job summary

MI5 is offering a Software Engineering Apprenticeship over three years, rotating through product teams and receiving university‑accredited training for software development across AWS/Azure cloud platforms. Applicants need curiosity and a drive to learn; prior technical background is not required.

The programme blends in‑person learning with remote options where appropriate, with a strong focus on national security.

Qualifications

• No formal technical background required; training provided.
• Aptitude, curiosity and willingness to learn are valued.
• Demonstrate foundational interest in technology and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Participate in university modules and rotations across product teams.
• Collaborate with product owners, business analysts and Agile delivery colleagues.
• Contribute to design, development and testing of software solutions for national security mission.

Skills

Aptitude

Curiosity

Willingness to learn

Education

UCAS tariff 96 points

GCSE English and Maths 4/C or above

No Level 4 qualification in Software Engineering

Job description

MI5 is offering a Software Engineering Apprenticeship over three years, rotating through product teams and receiving university‑accredited training for software development across AWS/Azure cloud platforms. Applicants need curiosity and a drive to learn; prior technical background is not required.

The programme blends in‑person learning with remote options where appropriate, with a strong focus on national security.