Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship - Software Development
Role
During this four-year programme you will work in one of our software development teams.
The software development teams at AJ Bell create and maintain the software that powers our investment platform. They design, build, test, and update the systems and applications that our customers and staff use. This includes everything from the website and mobile apps to the backend systems that handle transactions and data. They work to ensure the software is secure, reliable, and easy to use.
As an apprentice in one of our software development teams, you will:
- Learn by Doing: Get hands-on experience writing simple code for both the front end and the back end. You’ll build your skills step by step by working on real tasks, with support from your team
- Assist with Projects: Take on meaningful tasks that support our product features. You’ll be guided by the team, and your work will help improve the tools and experiences we build for our users
- Fix Bugs: Investigate and help resolve minor bugs and assist in troubleshooting software issues
- Test to Build Confidence: Learn how to test your code to make sure it works correctly and doesn’t break other parts of the system, giving us confidence in the software we're delivering
- Understand the Development Cycle: Learn how an idea becomes working software. You’ll follow the full journey — from planning and writing code, to reviewing it, testing, and deploying it to our users
- Collaborate: Work with other team members, attend meetings, and learn from experienced developers
This apprenticeship offers you a perfect entry point into technology, providing the knowledge and experience needed for a future career in tech. As a software development apprentice, you would follow the software engineering specialist pathway as part of your degree studies.
Training
At the start of the apprenticeship, you will enjoy a tailored induction programme with us & Manchester Metropolitan University.
This will give you the chance to get to know our business and develop your skills on the job, while at the same time continuing on a development programme designed to help you invest in your personal growth and your future with AJ Bell. We also provide:
- Mentoring & ongoing training
- In-house technical and professional development training
- Volunteering opportunities
At the same time as learning on the job, you will study for a BSc in Digital Technology Solutions (Software Engineering) with our academic provider, Manchester Metropolitan University.
- If you are successful in your apprenticeship you may have the opportunity to continue your career at AJ Bell focusing on either a managerial or technical career path
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Digital and technology solutions professional (level 6)
- Training Provider
- MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday, 1 day per week at university during term time. Exact times to be confirmed.
- Expected Duration
- 4 Years
- Positions Available
- 3
- Closing Date
- Sunday, 4th January 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 7th September 2026
Desired Skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
- UCAS points Other, grade 112 (actual or predicted) (Essential)
About the Employer
- Company
- AJ Bell plc
- Location
- 4 Exchange Quay, Salford Quays, Manchester, England
- Employment Type
- Degree Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £23,000 a year
- Posted
- Company
- AJ Bell plc
- Location
- 4 Exchange Quay, Salford Quays, Manchester, England
- Employment Type
- Degree Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £23,000 a year
- Posted