Apprentice Software Developer
Company
Location
Hinxton, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
5/9/2025
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Description
Do you want to help us improve human health and understand life on Earth? Make your mark by shaping the future to enable or deliver life-changing science to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges.
About The Role
This is a great opportunity to join a world-leading organisation, and gain software development experience working as part of a team in our exciting Tree of Life programme. As an Apprentice Software Developer this role will be ideal if you have a keen interest in making the first step towards developing a career in Software Development.
You Will Be Responsible For
You'll be keen and motivated to learn the latest software development skills, both on the job and as part of your course. You'll be happy working as part of a team and playing a full part in team life.
About The Apprenticeship
You will work towards achieving your Level 6 Digitech apprenticeship (4 years) through our provider, Multiverse. This consists of a Level 4 Software Engineering course (18 months), followed by a Level 5-6 Advanced Software Engineering course (24 months). One day per week is allocated to learning, with the rest of the time spent "on the job". The intention would be for you to start on the course during Autumn 2025. https://www.multiverse.io/en-GB/individuals/courses/software-engineering
Essential Skills
Please note; Applicants with degree or Level 4 qualification(s) in IT/Computer Science may not be eligible for this apprenticeship
Other Information
https://www.sanger.ac.uk/group/tree-of-life-enabling-platforms/
Hybrid Working At Wellcome Sanger
We recognise that there are many benefits to Hybrid Working; including an improved work-life balance, with more focused time, as well as the ability to organise working time so that collaborative opportunities and team discussions are facilitated on campus. The hybrid working arrangement will vary for different roles and teams. The nature of your role and the type of work you do will determine if a hybrid working arrangement is possible.
Equality, Diversity And Inclusion
We aim to attract, recruit, retain and develop talent from the widest possible talent pool, thereby gaining insight and access to different markets to generate a greater impact on the world. We have a supportive culture with the following staff networks, LGBTQ+, Parents and Carers, Disability and Race Equity to bring people together to share experiences, offer specific support and development opportunities and raise awareness. The networks are also a place for allies to provide support to others.
We want our people to be whoever they want to be because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work. That’s why we’re committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at Sanger Institute. We will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive.
Our Benefits
We are proud to deliver an awarding campus-wide employee wellbeing strategy and programme. The importance of good health and adopting a healthier lifestyle and the commitment to reduce work-related stress is strongly acknowledged and recognised at Sanger Institute.
Sanger Institute became a signatory of the International Technician Commitment initiative In March 2018. The Technician Commitment aims to empower and ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research, across all disciplines.
About The Role
This is a great opportunity to join a world-leading organisation, and gain software development experience working as part of a team in our exciting Tree of Life programme. As an Apprentice Software Developer this role will be ideal if you have a keen interest in making the first step towards developing a career in Software Development.
You Will Be Responsible For
- Supporting the activities of the Tree of Life Enabling Platforms team, developing software to support the work of our scientists
- Working closely with varied teams in the programme to support and assist them in the resolution of service requests in a timely manner
You'll be keen and motivated to learn the latest software development skills, both on the job and as part of your course. You'll be happy working as part of a team and playing a full part in team life.
About The Apprenticeship
You will work towards achieving your Level 6 Digitech apprenticeship (4 years) through our provider, Multiverse. This consists of a Level 4 Software Engineering course (18 months), followed by a Level 5-6 Advanced Software Engineering course (24 months). One day per week is allocated to learning, with the rest of the time spent "on the job". The intention would be for you to start on the course during Autumn 2025. https://www.multiverse.io/en-GB/individuals/courses/software-engineering
Essential Skills
- Level 2 English and Maths, 112 UCAS points with at least Grade B in a STEM A-level (or equivalent)
- No previous experience necessary, but must be willing to learn and put in the necessary work to gain the Level 6 apprenticeship qualification
- Ability to learn quickly and show enthusiasm for understanding technologies across a wide range of software projects
- Ability and appetite to gain an in-depth knowledge/understanding of Python and Javascript
- High degree of communication and people skills to work effectively in a software development team and support staff with non-technical backgrounds
- Strong problem solving/analytical skills
- Strong written skills for documentation production
- Good organisational skills
- Experience working in a team (this might be a sports team, a team at school, DofE, etc)
Please note; Applicants with degree or Level 4 qualification(s) in IT/Computer Science may not be eligible for this apprenticeship
Other Information
- Full time: 37 hours
- Salary: £24,242 per annum
- Contract duration: 4-years fixed term
- Expected Contract End Date: 31/08/2029
- Closing Date: 30th May 2025
https://www.sanger.ac.uk/group/tree-of-life-enabling-platforms/
Hybrid Working At Wellcome Sanger
We recognise that there are many benefits to Hybrid Working; including an improved work-life balance, with more focused time, as well as the ability to organise working time so that collaborative opportunities and team discussions are facilitated on campus. The hybrid working arrangement will vary for different roles and teams. The nature of your role and the type of work you do will determine if a hybrid working arrangement is possible.
Equality, Diversity And Inclusion
We aim to attract, recruit, retain and develop talent from the widest possible talent pool, thereby gaining insight and access to different markets to generate a greater impact on the world. We have a supportive culture with the following staff networks, LGBTQ+, Parents and Carers, Disability and Race Equity to bring people together to share experiences, offer specific support and development opportunities and raise awareness. The networks are also a place for allies to provide support to others.
We want our people to be whoever they want to be because we believe people who bring their best selves to work, do their best work. That’s why we’re committed to creating a truly inclusive culture at Sanger Institute. We will consider all individuals without discrimination and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone can thrive.
Our Benefits
We are proud to deliver an awarding campus-wide employee wellbeing strategy and programme. The importance of good health and adopting a healthier lifestyle and the commitment to reduce work-related stress is strongly acknowledged and recognised at Sanger Institute.
Sanger Institute became a signatory of the International Technician Commitment initiative In March 2018. The Technician Commitment aims to empower and ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research, across all disciplines.
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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