Degree Apprenticeship - BSc Digital Technology - Software Engineer
The broad purpose of the Digital and Technology Solution Professional (DTSP) is to evaluate, initiate, create and support business solutions using digital technology. This opportunity will allow you to gain practical skills and experience delivering real-world digital solutions in a collaborative environment.
Role
- As a Software Engineer degree apprentice, you'll learn how to be accountable for the undertaking and completion of the analysis of software engineering business issues for either the entire requirement or subset thereof dependent on complexity and/or scope size.
- You'll be instrumental in implementing WM Replys' software solutions, or part thereof, dependent on complexity, scope, size and technology into the environment required (including systems test, user test environment, or live environment as appropriate).
- You'll be directly involved in the creation of an over-arching software solution design suitable to resolving our clients' business issues for either the entire requirement or a subset thereof dependent on complexity and/or scope size.
- You'll assist in building our software solutions, or part thereof, dependent on complexity, scope, size, and technology.
- As you grow in your role on our team, you may also be required to supervise the work of more junior team members undertaking work in the software solution life-cycle.
- As a Software Engineer, you'll test whether the software solution, or part thereof, dependent on complexity, scope, size and technology, meets the business needs by identifying any remedial actions required.
- You will work closely with all key stakeholders to ensure the software solution or part thereof, dependent on complexity and scope size, is understood and correctly used.
- You'll facilitate ongoing support of our software solutions or part thereof, dependent on complexity and technology, e.g. by troubleshooting, reverse engineering and conducting root cause analysis.
- As a Software Engineer degree apprentice, you'll learn how to apply engineering principles to all stages of the software development process, from requirements, analysis and design, development and data requirements.
- You will typically work as part of a large collaborative team and will have responsibility for significant elements of software solutions.
- You will learn how to design, build, and test Power Platform solutions, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI, delivering real-world impact for enterprise clients.
- Throughout your degree apprenticeship, you will gain a deep understanding of the full capabilities of the Power Platform, including use cases, best practices, benefits, and limitations.
- As part of our team, you will learn how to become a trusted consultant by identifying client needs, gathering requirements, and managing stakeholder relationships.
- You will learn how to write code in C# and JavaScript, enhancing your ability to extend and customise Power Platform solutions.
- You will also adopt best practices on how to use AI tools at work to boost productivity, automate tasks, and support decision-making, as well as how to embed AI capabilities into the solutions you build—such as using AI Builder, Azure AI services, and Copilot experiences—to create smarter, more adaptive apps and workflows.
Training
Teaching will take place at Queen Mary University London (QMUL) which will be the course provider for this degree apprenticeship.
You’ll have one day of teaching per week on campus at QMUL in London.
If the apprentice is successful in their studies and work placement, there is the potential to continue in the company as a graduate.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Digital and technology solutions professional (level 6)
- Training Provider
- QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDON
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday between 9am - 5.30pm.
- Expected Duration
- 3 Years
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Thursday, 17th July 2025
- Start Date
- Monday, 22nd September 2025
Desired Skills
- IT skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- Computing or Mathematics A Level, grade ABB (Essential)
About the Employer
REPLY LTD
WM Reply is the Reply Group company specialising in improving employees day-to-day lives through modern workplace solutions and connecting consumers to products and experiences they love online. We support our clients from beginning to end; designing and building their solution and easing adoption. Making sure our clients are not just enjoying the benefits of the cloud but exploiting them as well. We are recognised as leaders within Sitecore, Dynamics 365, Office 365 and the products within such as SharePoint, Power Platform, Yammer and Microsoft Teams. A Microsoft Gold Partner five times over! We have a colourful team who are famous for their imagination, delivery, passion for technology and most importantly, their pride in delivery.
- Company
- REPLY LTD
- Location
- 160 Victoria Street, 2nd floor Nova South, London, England
- Employment Type
- Degree Apprenticeship
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Company
- REPLY LTD
- Location
- 160 Victoria Street, 2nd floor Nova South, London, England
- Employment Type
- Degree Apprenticeship
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted