Apprentice - Digital; Software Development

Company Description

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future.

As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity.

Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results.

We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport.

Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands.

PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life.

PA are delighted to announce recruitment of another cohort of Digital Apprentices. We can offer you unique opportunities to develop your skills and gain hands on software development experience on some of the most the complex digital initiatives, where you’ll be using contemporary coding platforms and modern tooling – working alongside our top digital talent. First, a little bit about us and what we believe in.

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future.

As strategies, technologies and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity.

Digital has changed businesses forever. Organisations that have embraced digital are leading their industry and influencing others – and those that haven’t are falling behind.

We work alongside clients across a broad range of sectors including Government, Health, Financial Services, Consumer, Defence and Transport, to help them take the opportunities of digital and data innovation for their customers, people, and organisations. Joining us as an Apprentice, you will work on a variety of real‑life client projects delivering innovative software solutions to our clients' most critical business needs.

During your time on the Apprenticeship at PA, you’ll learn much of what it takes to be a top‑notch software developer and consultant. You’ll be coached and guided by experts and have countless opportunities to broaden your experience on challenging projects and programmes. Whatever you work on, you’ll be part of the team and free to grow your networks, both here at PA and far beyond.

You will be enrolled on the L6 Digital Technology Solutions apprenticeship delivered by an exeternal training provider. On successful completion of the 3-year apprenticeship you will gain a L6 Bachelors Degree in Digital & Technology Solutions Professional.

• Working with a team of experienced software developers and consultants to understand client requirements and develop custom software solutions
• Learning and implementing new technologies and software development best practices
• Participating in code reviews and ensure the quality of the code
• Participating in meetings with clients to understand their requirements and provide solutions
• Writing documentation and conduct training sessions to clients
• Continuously improving your skills and knowledge in software development

• Application form
• Online Assessments - we will invite you to complete this within a week of submitting your application
• Shortlisting - once the role has closed, our teams will review all applications and shortlist for our assessment events. This can take some time but we will keep you updated on progress regularly
• Final Stage Assessment Centre - these will take place in March/April and is likely to be an in person assessment event

• The opportunity to work alongside and learn from talented colleagues on real client challenges from the start
• The support and coaching to grow your software development skills and experience on real client work, tackling real world technical and business challenges
• The opportunity to work across all areas of the development lifecycle, from strategy to implementation, and to take on assignments in different sectors
• To work closely with test and Dev Ops specialists as well as service managers on automated…