Digital -Software Engineering Apprentice

# Digital
-Software Engineering Apprentice
- Belfast Job Req  Date: 3 Mar 2026

Function:
Apprentices Unit:
Digital

Location:

Riverside Tower, Belfast (N.I), United Kingdom Salary: 23810##
** Digital – Software Engineering Apprenticeship (Level
6)
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* Location:

** Belfast   
** Salary**: £23,810   
** Team**:
Digital – One Consumer   
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* Start date:

** 7th September   
** Apply by**: 17th March 2026

Kickstart your career helping shape the future of how millions connect.

This 48‐month apprenticeship programme is designed to grow you into a confident, capable software engineering professional. You’ll gain hands‐on experience, real responsibility, and industry‐recognised qualifications. And once you complete the programme, you’ll move into a permanent role within BT Group, joining one of the UK’s largest and most exciting digital and engineering communities.##
** About the Team
** Join our team within One-Consumer, where our mission is clear: build the very best products and services for every Consumer customer.

We power the platforms behind Broadband, TV, and Mobile services used by millions across the UK. Whether it’s improving infrastructure performance, migrating critical services, or enhancing customer experiences, our work keeps people connected to the things they rely on every day.

If you want to help build technology that has real world impact, this is the place to start.
** About the Role
** As a Software Engineering Apprentice, you’ll learn directly from experienced engineers and play your part in building and improving our digital products.

You’ll have the opportunity to:
* Contribute to the design, build, and maintenance of our platforms and services
* Work on real engineering challenges that impact customers at scale
* Learn modern software engineering practices and tools
* Support continuous improvement across our platforms and teams
* Grow your skills through hands on learning, training modules, and team projects on learning, training modules, and team projects

This role is perfect for someone who loves problem solving, learning new technologies, and bringing ideas to life. You’ll make meaningful contributions from day one while developing the foundations of a great engineering career. solving, learning new technologies, and bringing ideas to life.##
** What we’re looking for
** We’re looking for someone who’s curious, eager to learn, and passionate about solving problems.

Qualifications5 GCSEs at grade 4–9 (C or above), including Maths, English, and Science, or SCQF Level 5.A’Levels (or equivalent) in a STEM subject such as IT, Data, Engineering, Computer Science, Maths, or Physics: 3 A’Levels at grade BBC or above, or SCQF Level 6 or 7.Unfortunately, we are not accepting any applications for those who are on a student/graduate visa, or who will need sponsorship during the scheme.

All applicants will therefore need a full UK Right to Work for the duration of the scheme without this we cannot accept an application.

We are unable to offer Sponsorship for any of our Early Careers Programmes.

Accessibility support for Candidates:

As a Software Engineer apprentice, you’ll study for recognised apprenticeship (Computing Systems Degree Apprenticeship Level
6)
** Skills that will help you succeed:
*** You don’t need to know everything on day one, but having some of the following skills or exposure will help you thrive:
* Programming knowledge such as Java, JavaScript, Python or web development frameworks
* Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) or cloud native concepts.
* Familiarity with AI or machine learning concepts, tools, or projects (university, personal or work based).
* Experience with APIs, databases, or microservices
* An interest in large-scale systems, performance, and reliability##
* Huge discounts on EE & BT products including your Mobile and Broadband - saving you hundreds of pounds every year.
* Online GP - Giving you access to a GP via telephone or video 24/7 for both you and your immediate family, fully funded by us.
* Market leading paid carer’s leave, up to 2 weeks off for carers to give that bit of extra support to our colleagues who are caring for family or friends who are disabled,…