Newcastle Technology Degree Apprenticeship Software Engineering Specialism

Newcastle Technology Degree Apprenticeship 2027:
Software Engineering Specialism

Final date to receive applications: 15 July 2026

Department: Technology UK

Employment Type: Apprentice

Location: Newcastle

Compensation: £26,299 per year, plus £2,000 completion bonus

The Role at a Glance

On our Technology Degree Apprenticeship Programme (Software Engineering), you’ll help build and deliver smart tech solutions – from custom apps to full-scale platforms. You’ll get hands‑on with the latest tools, help clients bring their ideas to life, and explore exciting new technologies.

As part of the team, you’ll use your coding skills to design and develop applications and play a key role in spotting and fixing security risks to keep systems safe from cyber threats.

Life as a Technology Degree Apprentice

As a Technology Apprentice, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation using both current and emerging technologies to shape what’s next. You’ll design and deliver custom-built solutions and play a hands‑on role in every phase of development: from concept and coding to testing and deployment.

You won’t be limited to one path. You’ll explore a wide range of roles across applications, cloud, infrastructure, data, Dev Ops, tech architecture, quality assurance, and software engineering. Each project brings something new, different industries, challenges, and technologies.

Why Join Us

We’re proud to be one of the World’s Best Workplaces, with a culture built on care, inclusion and shared success. At Accenture, you’ll work with diverse teams, grow quickly, and be supported every step of the way. Whether it’s driving sustainability, advancing responsible AI or creating meaningful change – we’re committed to doing business the right way, for people and the planet.

When you join, you’ll start on a salary of £26,299 per year, plus you will receive a £2,000 completion bonus at the end of the programme. You will also have access to a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and future including:

• 25 days of vacation per year, plus bank holidays.
• 3 days paid leave per year for volunteering or charitable work of your choice.
• Pension plan with matched contributions from Accenture.
• The option to buy Accenture shares at a 15% discount through our Employee Share Purchase Plan.
• Elective private medical insurance with the option to extend cover to family including online GP access and self‑referral physiotherapy.
• Free eye tests and annual flu jabs.
• Life assurance cover.
• Access to app‑based fitness classes and discounted gym memberships.
• Apps and tools to reduce stress, improve sleep, manage personal finances and caregiving support.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme for guidance on challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, legal and financial concerns.
• Opportunity to join various employee societies and clubs.
• Enhanced paid parental leave entitlement (subject to terms).

You’ll receive a blend of structured learning, hands‑on experience and tailored apprenticeship training to help you grow into a confident technologist. From day one, you’ll be supported by mentors, coaches, and a dedicated Accenture team focused on your development and wellbeing.

• You will start your journey with core training, teaching you all the skills you’ll need to be a successful analyst at Accenture.
• You will undergo programme‑specific training to prepare you for your first client role. This can include delivery lifecycle, specific technologies and platforms, core programming languages and the essential developer toolkit.
• You will have the opportunity to gain industry‑recognised accreditations in areas such as Cloud and Technology Platform certifications.

You’ll get access to:

• Core Apprentice Training: A 5‑week boot‑camp designed to set you up for success. You’ll dive into technical skills like coding fundamentals, agile delivery methods, and key tools in the developer toolkit—giving you a strong foundation before you join your first project. You’ll also build confidence in working with clients, managing projects, and collaborating effectively.
• Project‑based learning: You’ll work on real challenges for real…