V05036 - Advanced Apprentice Software Development - (IM&T)
BAE SYSTEMS PLC
Cumbria (LA14 1AF)
Closes on Saturday 28 February 2026
Posted on 10 November 2025
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Summary
As an Advanced Software Development Technician Apprentice you will experience, learn and develop key skills to help you manage complex projects across the Submarines business whilst also being involved in an exciting period of change and development in the IM&T function.
- Wage
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National Minimum Wage
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We offer a competitive salary with annual increases throughout the apprenticeship and a range of employee benefits including, free higher education as well as access to the Company pension and share saving scheme
- Training course
- Software development technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Shifts to be confirmed
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 29 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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4
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
You will gain software development knowledge through a rotation of placements, and have the opportunity to learn about how we design, develop, deliver and test bespoke applications for the business.
This includes:
• 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
Where you'll work
BAE Systems
1st Floor, Main Shipyard Offices
Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
LA14 1AF
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE
Training course
Software development technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Write simple code for discrete software components following an appropriate logical approach to agreed standards (whether web, mobile or desktop applications) under supervision
- Apply appropriate secure development principles to specific software components at all stages of development
- Support development of effective user interfaces
- Make simple connections between code and defined data sources as specified
- Test simple code and analyse results to correct errors found using unit testing under supervision
- Conduct a range of test types under supervision , such as Functional and Non -Functional.
- Apply structured techniques to problem solving, including carry out simple debug of code
- Follows organisational and industry good coding practices (including for naming, commenting etc.)
- Solve logical problems, seeking assistance when required (including appropriate mathematical application)
- Support the creation of simple software documentation and visuals to effectivelycommunicate understanding of the program
- Define functional and non -functional requirements such as use cases, storyboards, user stories, performance and accessibility.
- Work within operational requirements such as health and safety, budgets, brands and normal business protocols
- Develop user interfaces as appropriate to the organisations development standards and the type of software development being developed
- Build scripts in line with work instructions for deployment into the relevantenvironment
- Follow simple software designs and functional/technical specifications in line with work
- Follow simple testing frameworks and methodologies in line with work instructions
- Follow company, team or client approaches to continuous integration, version and sourcecontrol as instructed
- Support the communication of software solutions and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Apply algorithms, logic and data structures in a supported context in line with workinstructions
- Follow work instructions to contribute to building a given design whist remainingcompliant with security and maintainability requirements
- Apply techniques to break down complex problems.
- Demonstrate how Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) can be used to frame and measuredesired outcomes
- Implement secure code in appropriate languages of different types which is maintainable, readable, functional.
- Design simple software solutions to meet a requirement using tools and techniques, such as waterfall and agile
- Work in a shared code base with appropriate etiquette and tools, such as modularity and data definition
- Use simple debugging techniques, such as interactive debugging, print debugging, remotedebugging
- Implement test plans under supervision to show that a test plan is implementable in practice and implementation conforms to the plan.
- Develop and use simple acceptance criteria.
- Apply and maintain procedures and security controls to ensure confidentiality, integrityand availability
- Use collaboration tools and technologies for source and version control to enable workingtogether on common projects, regardless of physical location,
- Follow instructions to ensure client data is held securely under supervision e.g., not using personally identifiable information in test systems, making sure personal actions comply with ICO regulations
- Use collaboration tools and technologies for writing technical documentation for, and adapting to, specific audience(s). e.g., technical, non-technical, internal, external
- Write simple code for discrete software components following an appropriate logical approach to agreed standards (whether web, mobile or desktop applications) under supervision
- Apply appropriate secure development principles to specific software components at all stages of development
- Support development of effective user interfaces
- Make simple connections between code and defined data sources as specified
- Test simple code and analyse results to correct errors found using unit testing under supervision
- Conduct a range of test types under supervision , such as Functional and Non -Functional.
- Apply structured techniques to problem solving, including carry out simple debug of code
- Follows organisational and industry good coding practices (including for naming, commenting etc.)
- Solve logical problems, seeking assistance when required (including appropriate mathematical application)
- Support the creation of simple software documentation and visuals to effectivelycommunicate understanding of the program
- Define functional and non -functional requirements such as use cases, storyboards, user stories, performance and accessibility.
- Work within operational requirements such as health and safety, budgets, brands and normal business protocols
- Develop user interfaces as appropriate to the organisations development standards and the type of software development being developed
- Build scripts in line with work instructions for deployment into the relevantenvironment
- Follow simple software designs and functional/technical specifications in line with work
- Follow simple testing frameworks and methodologies in line with work instructions
- Follow company, team or client approaches to continuous integration, version and sourcecontrol as instructed
- Support the communication of software solutions and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Apply algorithms, logic and data structures in a supported context in line with workinstructions
- Follow work instructions to contribute to building a given design whist remainingcompliant with security and maintainability requirements
- Apply techniques to break down complex problems.
- Demonstrate how Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) can be used to frame and measuredesired outcomes
- Implement secure code in appropriate languages of different types which is maintainable, readable, functional.
- Design simple software solutions to meet a requirement using tools and techniques, such as waterfall and agile
- Work in a shared code base with appropriate etiquette and tools, such as modularity and data definition
- Use simple debugging techniques, such as interactive debugging, print debugging, remotedebugging
- Implement test plans under supervision to show that a test plan is implementable in practice and implementation conforms to the plan.
- Develop and use simple acceptance criteria.
- Apply and maintain procedures and security controls to ensure confidentiality, integrityand availability
- Use collaboration tools and technologies for source and version control to enable workingtogether on common projects, regardless of physical location,
- Follow instructions to ensure client data is held securely under supervision e.g., not using personally identifiable information in test systems, making sure personal actions comply with ICO regulations
- Use collaboration tools and technologies for writing technical documentation for, and adapting to, specific audience(s). e.g., technical, non-technical, internal, external
Training schedule
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
You'll be working towards a Level 3 Software Development Technician apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Team working
About this employer
At BAE Systems, we provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions. We employ a skilled workforce of more than 93,000 people in around 40 countries. Working with customers and local partners, we develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to deliver military capability, protect national security, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.
https://careers.baesystems.com/locations/uk/apprentices (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Approximately 95% of apprentices choose to stay on with us. As a global business there are a world of opportunities – whether you decide to stay in the UK, or explore an overseas role.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000350525.
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Closes on Saturday 28 February 2026
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