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Higher Apprenticeship Software Engineering


BAE Systems
Company 
Location 

Leeds

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

Competitive

Job Highlights
  • The Apprenticeship is designed to give you the confidence and technical capability to support our customers’ mission to deliver a safer future for the UK.
  • You will be provided with the tools, training and support you need to become a rounded Software Engineer in the sector, whilst gaining a Level 4 Apprenticeship in Software Engineering.
  • Our flexible benefits package includes; private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more.
Job Requirements/Description

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.

Software Engineer (Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship)

Start Date: September 2025 

Role Profile 

The Apprenticeship is designed to give you the confidence and technical capability to support our customers’ mission to deliver a safer future for the UK. You will be provided with the tools, training and support you need to become a rounded Software Engineer in the sector, whilst gaining a Level 4 Apprenticeship in Software Engineering.

Key Programme features

  • An integrated programme delivering learning that supports a strong sense of progression, continuity and collaboration whilst building IT excellence.
  • A strong foundation in practical interpersonal and business skills
  • Working in teams utilising Agile methodologies
  • World class technical training in the latest software engineering languages and approaches – including Java and JavaScript development, Software Testing, DevOps & cloud computing;
  • Industry recognised qualifications including: Level 4 Software Developer apprenticeship; Oracle Java Certified; BCS Level 4 Diploma in Software Development Methodologies; Microsoft MTA HTML Level 5 Application Development fundamentals.
  • Subject Matter Experts (SME's) imparting experience and knowledge to ensure you have the skills to succeed
  • Practical experience of hands-on learning to solve real life business challenges 

Who are we looking for?

  • Strong interest in Computer Science
  • Understanding of coding 

Entry Requirements

  • A minimum of 96 UCAS points gained via STEM A-Level qualifications or equivalent (eg. BTEC)
  • Plus at least 5 GCSEs at grade A*- C / Level 4-9, including Mathematics, English and ICT.
  • Eligible for a Government Security Clearance 

What’s in it for you?

  • Work-life balance is important; you’ll get 25 days holiday a year and, via our flexible benefits package the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before
  • Our flexible benefits package includes; private medical and dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more
  • You’ll have a dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE
  • You are welcome to join any/all of our Diversity and Support groups.  These groups cover everything from gender diversity to mental health and wellbeing.
  • Competitive starting salary, rising over the course of the programme
  • Higher Education opportunity fully funded  

Security Clearance

Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. Due to the nature of our, work successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government SC clearance prior to starting with us. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/security-vetting-and-clearance

What are the next steps?

  • CV Submission & Review
  • Digital Assessment
  • Live Interview 

 

BAE Systems
Company 
Location 

Leeds

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Permanent

Salary 

Competitive

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