IT Apprentice - Level 3 - Apprentice Software Developer & Apprentice DevOps Engineer
On site
Plymouth, United Kingdom
£ 25,792 / year
Freelance
28-03-2025
Job Specifications
*Job summary *
Make sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below.
It is an exciting time for HM Land Registry (HMLR) as we continue a major transformation programme. HMLR's ambition is to become the world’s leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data.
This is your chance to secure a Software Developer or a DevOps Engineer apprenticeship unlike any other. You’ll get all the benefits of an apprenticeship - paid work experience, valuable skills and a recognised qualification. But that’s not all, you will also have the chance to help shape our future.
*Job description*
Through your apprenticeship you will undertake a Level 3 Digital qualification. Upon successful completion of the Level 3 apprenticeship programme and satisfactory performance, conduct and attendance, you will continue on to Level 4 in your particular field and get exposure to traditional methodologies as well as newer agile and digital ones, whilst being supported by your manager and a buddy.
On successful completion of your level 3 / 4 apprenticeship, and subject to satisfactory performance and attendance, you will be assessed for a permanent role.
We have 2 x Apprentice Software Developer roles and 1 x Apprentice DevOps Engineer role - expected to start in September 2025
As a Apprentice Software Developer, you will contribute to the implementation of software solutions through the production of high-quality code. You will be involved in key stages of the development lifecycle throughout the build and deployment of the software through to providing support during the life of the service. You will bring coding expertise to the team, working alongside others to interpret design and architecture information and to produce quality code that is efficient and maintainable to resolve the problem.
The Apprentice DevOps Engineer is part of the IT Operations Practice which sits within Technology & Transformation directorate whose responsibility is for the performance and delivery of all technical infrastructure which, underpins and supports the organisation. It consists of technical teams which provide support, monitor and operate technical solutions..
*Person specification*
To be successful in this apprenticeship, you’ll need to have at least 5 GCSE's at grade C or grade 4 or above including Maths, English and ICT or a STEM subject.
You will understand the commitment needed to complete an apprenticeship and have a motivation for learning. You will be a self-starter able to develop yourself and keep abreast in an everchanging IT environment. You will be a competent user of computer software packages including knowledge of MS Office and email. Through your ability to think ahead, you will be able to anticipate problems and have excellent problem-solving skills. You can work as part of a team to achieve a team goal and can organise and prioritise your own work and tasks. You have effective and easy to understand communication skills (written and verbal) in a variety of situations.
*Behaviours*
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Developing Self and Others
Working Together
*Benefits*
Alongside your salary of £25,792, HM Land Registry contributes £7,471 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Please click Apply Now to be redirected to our careers site where you can find out more and complete your application for this vacancy
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship
Pay: £25,792.00 per year
Benefits
Company pension
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Paid volunteer time
Schedule
Flexitime
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 394859
About the Company
Official company page of HM Land Registry. HM Land Registry is a UK government department created in 1862 to register the ownership of land and property in England and Wales. We safeguard land and property ownership worth more than £8 trillion, including more than £1-1.5 trillion of mortgages. Our Land Register contains more than 26 million titles, which show evidence of ownership, covering 88% of the land mass. Our vision is: “A world-leading property market as part of a thriving economy and a sustainable future.” Our... Know more
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