Junior Software Engineer

We're working with BP Energy on this opportunity.

Apprenticeship – Digital (Software & Platform Engineering)

Sunbury-on-Thames • Hybrid

£22,100 + £3,000 sign-on bonus

BP Energy is hiring Level 4 Software & Platform Engineering Apprentices to join its digital organisation. Over a two-year programme, you'll work on real software engineering projects across BP's global technology teams while completing a Level 4 Software Developer qualification (likely delivered by QA).

This programme is designed for school/college leavers and people without a university degree who want to start a career in software engineering.

What you'll do:

• Build and improve enterprise-scale software using Java, C#.NET or Node.js
• Contribute to rapid application development using low-code tools like Salesforce, ServiceNow and PowerApps
• Work on responsive mobile/web development using React Native, Xamarin and similar frameworks
• Write and maintain documentation, technical designs and system specifications
• Collaborate with engineers, product teams and business partners across BP
• Support automation, tooling and efficiency improvements
• Contribute to BP's digital transformation and development of new products and services
• Learn modern engineering best practices through formal training and on-the-job experience

What you'll need:

• Aged 18+ by September 2026
• Completing A-levels/further education in 2026 or holding a relevant Level 3 qualification
• Demonstrable coding experience (will be tested during the process)
• A-level grade C or above in Computer Science/IT, Maths or Physics
• GCSE grade 4/C or above in English and Maths
• Eligible under apprenticeship levy rules: EEA/UK residency for 3 years or appropriate work permission
• Cannot already hold a qualification at Level 4 or above in software engineering
• Not suitable for candidates who already hold a university degree
• Motivated, able to work independently, strong communicator, eager to learn

Location:

BP Sunbury – International Centre for Business & Technology (ICBT).

Start date:

7 September 2026

Rewards & benefits:

• £22,100 starting salary
• £3,000 sign-on bonus
• Wellbeing allowance up to £1,500 per year
• Flexible benefits allowance (20% of salary)
• Private medical insurance
• Discretionary annual bonus
• BP share plans
• Hybrid working, early-careers support and structured training

Apply now via Haystack.