Software Engineering Apprenticeship — National Security Tech

MI5; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Season ticket loan

On-site facilities

Job summary

MI5 in London and the Greater Manchester Area is offering a three-year Software Engineering Apprenticeship designed for curious beginners. You’ll rotate across product teams, work with product owners, business analysts and Agile delivery colleagues, and study for a BSc (Honours) in Digital and Technology Solutions.

Most learning is on site, with supported mentoring and technical training, and you’ll have opportunities to travel to training sites in London and Greater Manchester while you develop

Qualifications

• Aptitude, curiosity and willingness to learn aptitude for technology.
• Requires 96 UCAS points by Sep 2027 and GCSEs in English & Maths (C/4 or higher).
• No Level 4+ qualification in Software Engineering or Computer Science.

Responsibilities

• Rotate across product teams to gain diverse exposure to projects.
• Collaborate with product owners, business analysts and Agile delivery colleagues.
• Engage in rotations across different teams to apply new skills on meaningful projects.
• Support development of AI capabilities and software operations in a national security context.
• Balance study with practical experience, progressing toward a BSc (Honours) Degree.
• Join inductions and ongoing mentoring, with on-site learning and limited remote study.

Skills

Aptitude

Curiosity

Willingness to learn

Interest in technology

Education

96 UCAS points by Sep 2027

GCSE English & Maths at grade C/4+

No Level 4+ qualification in Software Engineering/CS

Job description

MI5 in London and the Greater Manchester Area is offering a three-year Software Engineering Apprenticeship designed for curious beginners. You’ll rotate across product teams, work with product owners, business analysts and Agile delivery colleagues, and study for a BSc (Honours) in Digital and Technology Solutions.

Most learning is on site, with supported mentoring and technical training, and you’ll have opportunities to travel to training sites in London and Greater Manchester while you develop