Apprentice Software Developer in Cardiff

Are you looking for your first step into a career in software engineering? Our Software Development Apprenticeship is a three‑year, Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship that leads to a BSc in Applied Software Engineering. You’ll gain hands‑on experience, build real‑world skills, and play a part in the digital transformation happening here at Companies House. You’ll graduate with a recognised degree and a highly sought‑after skillset that’s valued across the tech industry, opening doors both within Companies House and beyond.

Companies House offers a flexible and welcoming culture that promotes a healthy work life balance as well as a proactive approach to wellbeing that allows us to be our best at work. We recognise that people are the key to our success so offer a fantastic benefits package including flexible working with no core hours, 30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day as well as enrolment into the Civil Service Pension scheme with a contribution rate averaging 28%.

Please note: This is a hybrid role based in Cardiff. You’ll be expected to spend regular time in the office. You’ll also be required to attend in‑person classes at Cardiff Metropolitan University as part of the apprenticeship. Companies House cannot offer Visa sponsorship to candidates through this campaign. Security Clearance is an essential requirement for this campaign. You’ll need to have been in the UK for at least 3 out of the last 5 years to be eligible to apply for SC.

What you’ll do as a Software Development apprentice:

• You’ll work alongside IT professionals within one of our multidisciplinary software development teams.
• You’ll develop skills and knowledge in software development, programming, testing, website development, cyber security, communication and organisational skills.
• You’ll learn how to develop software using highly sought after technologies including AWS, Typescript, Java, and Spring Boot.
• You will benefit from being able to learn from highly experienced engineers and gain industry experience whilst studying.
• We also offer funding and support for further learning and conference attendance, for those who wish to take up the opportunity.

To gain the Level 6 apprenticeship, you’ll need to successfully complete all required elements of the degree programme. You’ll also receive on the job training and support from the Software Engineering profession within Companies House.

Person specification:

• Inquisitive with a passion for technology
• Able to problem solve
• Keen to learn and develop new skills
• Able to use modern IT Software, such as Excel and Word
• Able to keep up with the demands of Degree and Work
• Able to work within a team

Eligibility Criteria:

• There are no age restrictions for this apprenticeship – we welcome all applications.
• If you are shortlisted for interview, we will ask you to confirm your name and qualifications with us, so that we can share them with our apprenticeship provider.
• To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you need to:

• Have the essential qualifications listed below.
• Not be in full‑time education when you start the role.
• Be a current resident in Wales and have been for a minimum of 2 years to qualify for the Welsh Apprenticeship funding.
• Hold a British Passport or indefinite leave to remain status in the UK.

Essential Qualifications:

• GCSE: Five GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or above to include English Language / Welsh First Language, Mathematics / Mathematics – Numeracy.
• AND 104-112 UCAS points, coming from any of the following:

• A level subjects: Minimum three A levels to include Grades CCC or above.
• Welsh Baccalaureate – Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate will be considered as a third subject.
• BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM
• T Level: Merit.
• Access to Higher Education Diploma: No specific subjects are required.
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 2 x H5.
• Irish Leaving Certificate: 2 x H2 grades.
• Scottish Advanced Highers: Grades DD.

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Developing Self and Others
• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing

Technical skills:

We believe that our success is driven by the well‑being and satisfaction of our team members at all levels of the organisation. At Companies House we’re committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary, ensuring your career journey with us is not only fulfilling, but also rewarding. We pride ourselves on offering a quality work‑life balance with our employee wellbeing being central to our working practices.

As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity, being committed to ensuring we’re representative of the citizens we serve and creating an inclusive environment. Everyone in Companies House brings something different, and so will you. To fulfil our commitment to recruiting and attracting diverse talent we welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We also welcome applications from Welsh speakers. We are proud to be a disability confident leader. Our recruitment process is fully inclusive and we can make adjustments as needed through our process.

You will be aligned to our Cardiff Office, where we are currently using a hybrid approach to the way we work. Our approach to hybrid working provides opportunities for you to be adaptable in the way you work so that you can achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life.

Things you need to know:

• Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience.
• Where plagiarism has been identified, applications may be withdrawn.
• An initial sift of applications will be carried out to create a shortlist.
• We may raise the score required if we receive a high number of applications.

Stage 2 – Presentation:

Successful candidates from the sift stage will be invited to deliver a 10‑minute presentation (with 5‑minute follow‑up discussion), which will be conducted using Microsoft Teams.

Stage 3 – Interview:

Companies House uses a blended interview technique, allowing us to find out more about you. Successful candidates from the presentation stage will be invited to a virtual interview, which will be conducted using Microsoft Teams.

A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles. All offers will be made in merit order.

Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of recruitment based on fair and open competition with decisions made on the basis of merit.