Software Engineering Apprentice - Level 6 Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenti

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r0298308location: reading, united kingdomthales people architect solutions at the heart of the defence-security continuum. Interoperable and secure information and telecommunications systems for defence, security, and civil operators, are based upon innovative use of radio communications, networks, and cybersecurity. We are ground breaking new digital technologies such as 4g mobile communications, cryptography, cloud computing and big data for use in physical protection systems, and critical information systems.together

we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At thales uk, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of aerospace, defence, security and space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you;

whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.
** 2026 software engineering apprentice -*
* ** level 6 digital and technology solutions degree apprenticeship
**** start date:
** 07 september 2026
** salary**: £24,000 per annum
** employee type:
** permanent
* * location:
** reading
* * working schedule:
** monday – friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours monday – thursday, 5 hours friday)
* if so, read on to see what thales has on offer…
*** what the role has to offer:
*** earn while you learn
* job specific training experience
* recognised qualifications
* permanent role from day one
* tuition fees for university or approved training providers are fully coveredour exciting software engineering apprentice role will develop your software skills to become a confident, positive and versatile engineer with well-honed technical knowledge. You will support the team to deliver real-world software solutions to deadlines and within budget, with opportunities to get involved across the entire development lifecycle.as a software engineering apprentice, you will develop key skills and experience in the following:
* programming skills in industry standard languages such as python, c++, c, go
* experience of working in multi-disciplined agile environment alongside experienced engineers
* familiarity with business management tools, for managing requirements and formal documentation
* new tools and infrastructure used for the development engineering environment
* development of secure, quality software solutions that adhere to timescale and budget
* experience in different technical domains, such as software defined radio and electronic counter measure systems
* opportunity to develop creative and bespoke software solutions
* organisational skills with well-rounded communication and relationship building abilities
* digital technologies such as artificial intelligence and data analytics
** apprentice programme
** you will enrol onto the level 6 digital and technology solutions degree apprenticeship with warwick university, following the software engineering pathway. For the duration of this 4 year programme, you will combine university studies with practical application, working within our software function in reading.this programme is delivered via a block release delivery model, which includes a blend of on campus delivery and remote learning.

For the rest of the time you will be working in the business for 4 days per week and will be given 1 day per week to focus on your apprenticeship studies.at the end of the apprenticeship you will be working as a software engineer within one of the thales uk businesses. Your final qualification will be…