Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
03 Dec, 25
Salary
27213.0
Posted On
04 Sep, 25
Experience
0 year(s) or above
Remote Job
Yes
Telecommute
Yes
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
It, Emerging Technologies
Industry
Information Technology/IT
JOB SUMMARY
Flexible Working: There is the possibility of flexible working. The apprenticeship has a set timetable for academic modules with fixed leave periods and offers a mix of in-person and remote learning or working.
ABOUT US
MI5 and MI6 are part of the UK’s Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain’s people, interests, and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. Working across our vital missions, you’ll deliver impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive.
NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS
Open to UK nationals only.
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THE ROLE
Technology is at the core of MI5 and MI6, enabling us to counter serious threats to UK national security. We’re seeking passionate individuals eager to learn and grow their skills in a supportive environment. Over three years, you’ll engage in exciting, practical work, helping to build and maintain some of the world’s most sophisticated electronic equipment, while being supported as you work towards a BSc Honours Degree in Digital and Technology Solutions (software engineering pathway). As a vital part of a team that ensures the UK Government can operate in cyberspace with confidence and stay ahead of the pace demanded by the evolving digital world, you’ll be contributing to the safety and security of the nation.
Working as a Software Engineering Apprentice, you’ll rotate through various product teams, working with product owners, business analysts, and agile delivery colleagues. This gives you a unique look into the intelligence agencies’ work and a chance to apply your new skills. You’ll team up with colleagues to build technology that helps catch criminals, expand our tech capabilities, and improve our national security efforts.
As our work constantly evolves, there will be opportunities to learn and work with some of the most advanced technology. Developing a broad range of skills, including teamwork, communication, and leadership, is a key part of the role. We use modern approaches and cloud technologies such as AWS and Azure. Our tech stacks vary between products (Java, C#, React.js, Oracle, Mongo, Elastic Search, and Hadoop), but don’t worry if these are new to you. There is plenty of support from our experienced engineers, along with certifications, training, and the degree programme to help you along the way. Additionally, there are opportunities to participate in technology events, develop soft skills, and collaborate with fellow apprentices.
You’ll receive a starting salary of £29,150 for London or £27,213 for Greater Manchester, plus other benefits including:
MI5 and MI6 are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP’s Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain, and develop disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, we aim to ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who best meet the essential minimum criteria for this position, will be offered an interview, if it is practical for us to do so. (this is known as Offer of an interview). To secure an interview for this role, the minimum criteria (in order of application process) are:
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