Advanced Apprentice Software Development IM&T

Job title

Software Development Apprentice

Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria

£14,527 - £23,493 per annum depending on age with annual progression.

You will gain software development knowledge through a rotation of placements and learn how we design, develop, deliver and test bespoke applications for the business.

• Learn new coding skills
• Delivery of software to business users
• Gain insight into different stages of development projects from initial requirements analysis through to delivery
• Work on our low code/no code rapid application development tool
• Develop applications
• Develop an understanding of the whole development lifecycle with responsibility for requirements maturation, arranging testing, deployment and product ionisation of the application
• Learn about software testing in a variety of delivery models
• Gain insight into ISTQB processes
• Be introduced to Test Automation
• Undertake test planning and test execution
• Analyse requirements and test design
• Manage defects

Competitive pension scheme, employee share plans, extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, green car scheme, private health plans, shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission. As an Advanced Software Development Technician Apprentice you will experience, learn and develop key skills to help manage complex projects across the Submarines business while being involved in an exciting period of change and development in the IM&T function.

Our Submarines business delivers world‑class submarines to the UK Royal Navy. We design, build, test and commission the Astute class attack submarines and the Dreadnought nuclear deterrent submarines.

A place where you can make a real difference. Inclusive culture, diversity of thought, integrity, merit. If you have a disability or health condition that may affect performance, speak to your recruiter about reasonable adjustments.

Many roles are subject to security and export control restrictions. Minimum baseline personnel security standard required. Some roles require higher national security vetting where continuous UK residency 5 to 10 years is needed.

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9‑4 / A*‑C which must include Maths & English.

14/09/2026