Software Engineering Apprenticeship - BSc Computer Systems

Apprentice - Software Engineering – BSc Computer Systems 

Location -  Belfast, Riverside Tower

Start date - 8th September 2025

Apply by - 17th February 2025

Salary - £21,840

You’re not just looking for a career, you’re looking to make a difference. 

Millions of people rely on us every day to help them live their lives, power their businesses, and keep their public services running. We connect friends to family, clients to colleagues, people to possibilities. We keep the wheels of business spinning, and the emergency services responding. And we use the power of technology to help solve big challenges, like climate change and cyber security.

From day one, you’ll have a voice at BT Group. You’ll get stuck in to tough challenges, pitch in with ideas, make things happen. You won’t be alone: we’ll be there with help and support, learning and development. You’ll make great friends, discover new talents, and feel part of something exhilarating.  

This is your chance to make a real difference to the world. Grab it.    

About this role

Software Engineer Apprentice - BSc Computer Systems Degree 

What you’ll be doing 
We’re one of the world’s leading communications services companies. The products and services we sell are integral to modern life and are delivered on leading edge Digital platforms. These products and services and the networks they are built upon are becoming ever increasingly dependent upon software. To continue innovating, we need you and your new ways of thinking to help us create amazing products for our customers.  We’ll teach you human centred design, and agile ways of working, to help you create new technology and software solutions for the future.  

 
We’ll get you started right away, learning some job specific skills such as analysis and design techniques you can use to break down problems.  You will use these to build effective and secure software solutions, using contemporary software development languages and modern development methodologies and practices. We’ll teach you how to produce high quality code with sound syntax in at least one language and maybe more – the sky is your limit! 

 
Day to day, you’ll work with our internal software development teams to create software solutions using industry standard build processes for our customers. You’ll also be contributing to code reviews, refactoring, and debugging code and utilising test-driven development practices to develop and maintain our systems and services.
You’ll learn how to deliver the very best software products, helping teams provide an effortless experience for our customers and staff wherever they are in the world, using whatever device and technology they choose.  

We expect you to demonstrate that you are proactive, can take initiative and are focused on continuing to grow and develop. We believe that collaboration is key to success, and you will typically be in our amazing offices three days a week

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This role is available in the Digital parts of our business.  

About the apprenticeship you’ll study for

As a Degree Apprentice Software Engineer, you’ll study for a BSc Computer Systems L6 Degree. This is an apprenticeship degree course and on successful completion, you’ll receive a degree from one of our university partners (completion is required to retain the role).
The degree course runs for four years and is a work-based learning degree. You’ll spend a minimum of 20% of your time learning and studying.  

Entry Requirements 
You’ll need to achieve three A-Levels grades with grades BBC, T Level at Merit and equivalent SCQF or above. You’ll also need five GCSE’s at grades 4-9 (C or above), including English Language and Maths. Equivalent qualifications are accepted.  

All applicants will need a full UK Right to Work for the duration 4 years of their scheme or we cannot accept the application.  

Internal candidates will need to take on Terms & Conditions of this role including salary and benefits.

Location -Belfast

Starting Salary - £21,840

About BT Group

With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We’ve brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally.

We’re a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it’s not just the technology that matters, it’s what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.

We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.

As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.

A few points to note:

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

Don't meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.

How to Apply 

It's easy to apply online; just tell us about your current education. You will then complete an online assessment before having a telephone interview with the early careers recruitment team. After this you will attend an in person insight day and have the chance to ask your future team any questions you might have. 

We look forward to receiving your application! 

Riverside Tower

5 Lanyon Place

Belfast

BT1 3BT

Northern Ireland

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