Degree Apprenticeship - BSc Digital Technology Solutions - Software Developer
In this role, you will develop software applications while also supporting the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of secure Oracle Cloud infrastructure for the defence sector. The role spans the full technology stack, enabling you to build both software engineering and cloud consulting skills.
Role
- Support the development, testing, and improvement of software applications, including fixing issues with guidance from the team
- Write clear and well-structured code while learning best practices
- Assist with setting up and managing cloud environments (e.g. Oracle Cloud), including storage services
- Learn to use tools and scripts to help automate systems and deployments
- Work closely with experienced developers and engineers to understand requirements and build solutions
- Take part in testing, code reviews, and quality checks to ensure work is reliable
- Help monitor applications and systems, and support in resolving any issues
- Contribute to deployment processes and learn how applications are released and updated
- Support basic database tasks such as creating and updating tables
- Follow security and data protection best practices with guidance
- Assist with documentation to keep systems and processes clear and organised
- Continuously learn and develop skills in software development and cloud technologies
Training
- Three-years BSc degree delivered by The University of Exeter.
- Training will include one day per week of online teaching during term time as well as around 22 days of on-campus teaching at The University of Exeter.
Subject to availability and performance, this role will shift into a permanent career path at Shield Reply.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Digital and technology solutions professional (level 6)
- Training Provider
- UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
- Working Week
- Four days of working (9am to 5:30pm) coupled with one day reserved for learning
- Expected Duration
- 3 Years
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Monday, 22nd June 2026
- Start Date
- Tuesday, 1st September 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Programming
- Growth Mindset
- AI literacy
- Empathy
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 5 (Essential)
- Mathematics GCSE, grade 5 (Essential)
- Computer Science A Level, grade B (Essential)
- Mathematics A Level, grade B (Desired)
About the Employer
Shield Reply LTD
Shield Reply are specialists in the Defense and Security sector, driving technology-led transformational change with the design, delivery and management of Oracle cloud-based services and APEX solutions