SOFTWARE ENGINEER HIGHER LEVEL APPRENTICE

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About the vacancy
Vacancy ID:
1894
Organisation:
Carmarthenshire County Council
Number of vacancies:
1
Contract type:
Apprenticeship
Location:
Carmarthenshire
Grade:
Apprentice Level 4
Salary:
£24,404
If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata’d accordingly
Hourly Rate :
£12.65
Contract Hours
37:00
Come and join our team
Are you passionate about technology and eager to kick-start your career in software engineering? Join our Digital Services Team as an Apprentice Software Engineer and help shape the future of digital public services in Carmarthenshire. You’ll work on exciting digital transformation projects that improve the lives of our residents, businesses, and communities - while gaining hands-on experience and learning cutting-edge skills.
Whether you’re passionate about coding, problem-solving, or just love the idea of making a real difference through technology, this is your chance to grow in a supportive team, earn a recognised qualification, and build a meaningful career in software development.
Ready to start your digital journey? We’d love to hear from you!

WHAT MATTERS TO YOU:

• People Skills – You’re a people person, who enjoys helping others, building trust, and forming strong working relationships.
• Bilingualism – You’re confident using both Welsh and English, and excited to help develop digital systems that reflect our bilingual community.
• Attention to Detail – You take pride in producing high-quality work and are always looking for ways to improve and refine what you do.
• Making a Difference – You want to play a key role in helping Council staff grow their digital skills and confidence.
• Trying New Things – You’re curious and open-minded, eager to explore new tools, trends, and technologies in the digital world.
• Coding – You enjoy solving problems through code, and you’re excited to build real-world applications that make a difference.
• Being Busy – You thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy staying active, and love collaborating with others every day.

AS PART OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS YOU WILL NEED TO:

Attend an in-person recruitment day on Thursday 24th July 2025.
If you are successful at the recruitment day you will be invited to attend an interview with the team on the 7th or 8th August 2025.
You must be available for these dates as no alterative dates will be available.
**The Welsh language is integral to the identity of Carmarthenshire and its people. If you don’t currently meet the Welsh language standard that we need for this role, we will work together on your Welsh language journey and help you develop the skills needed to succeed in this position.
Julian Williams
JNWilliams@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Job Description:
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Expected date of interview:
24 July 2025
Welsh language level - verbal
Level 3 - You will need a good level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level
Closing Date:
06/07/2025, 23:55

Please refer the Job description for details