Apprentice Software Developer (IT)

Are you looking for your first step into a career in software engineering? Our Software Development Apprenticeship is a three?year, Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship that leads to a BSc in Applied Software Engineering. You?ll gain hands?on experience, build real?world skills, and play a part in the digital transformation happening here at Companies House. You?ll graduate with a recognised degree and a highly sought?after skillset that?s valued across the tech industry, opening doors both within Companies House and beyond. Give yourself the best opportunity to apply! Join our Outreach team for an informal, drop-in ?find out more? session on No need to register: just click on the link above to join, listen, and gain tips to help you apply. Cameras and microphones will be switched off. The webinar will be recorded in case you?d like to watch it again. By joining, you?re consenting to the recording - we?ll explain how this works at the start of the session. Please note: This is a hybrid role based in Cardiff. You?ll be expected to spend regular time in the office. You'll also be required to attend in?person classes at Cardiff Metropolitan University as part of the apprenticeship. Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. Security Clearance is an essential requirement for this campaign. You'll need to have been in the UK for at least 3 out of the last 5 years to be eligible to apply for SC. Please review the eligibility criteria for the academic course detailed under the Person Specification section further down in the advert before applying. Candidate profile: We're looking for someone who is: Inquisitive with a passion for technology Able to problem solve Keen to learn and develop new skills Able to use modern IT Software, such as Excel and Word Able to keep up with the demands of Degree and Work Interested in learning modern programming languages such as Java, JavaScript or TypeScript (any existing knowledge is a plus but not required as this will be covered as part of studies) Able to work within a team Eligibility Criteria There are?some?important things to be aware of when applying for this apprenticeship:? There are no age restrictions for this apprenticeship ? we welcome all applications. ? If you are shortlisted for interview, we will ask you to confirm your name and qualifications with us, so that we can share them with?our apprenticeship provider?- this is simply so that they can check your eligibility for apprenticeship funding.? You must not already have a qualification at Level 6 or higher in the same or a similar subject to this apprenticeship. For more information on qualification levels, please visit: ?? To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you need to:? Have the essential qualifications listed below. Not be in full-time education?when you start the role. Be a current resident in Wales and have been for a minimum of 2 years to qualify for the Welsh Apprenticeship funding.? More information is available on? Hold a British Passport or indefinite leave to remain status in the UK. Essential Qualifications You?ll need: GCSE: Five GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or above to include English Language / Welsh First Language, Mathematics / Mathematics ? Numeracy. AND 104-112 UCAS points, coming from any of the following: A level subjects: Minimum three A levels to include Grades CCC or above. No specific subjects are required. Welsh Baccalaureate ? Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate will be considered as a third subject. BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM T Level: Merit. No specific subjects are required. Access to Higher Education Diploma: No specific subjects are required. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 2 x H5. No specific subjects are required. Irish Leaving Certificate: 2 x H2 grades. No specific subjects are required. Higher level subjects only considered with a minimum grade H4. Scottish Advanced Highers: Grades DD. No specific subjects are required. For more details about entry requirements, including contextual offers please see: