2025 Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship Programme

WTW

Difference makers

Begin your career with WTW where every step is an opportunity. Join a company with global scale and diverse perspective where you can deepen our collective insight, set the bar high and succeed your way.

Whichever early careers program you join, you’ll go into a role with real responsibilities, exposure to client assignments and the opportunity to build up valuable experience. With WTW behind you, you’ll learn and develop the skills to succeed in your chosen role. 

Where you means all of us

We’re proud of our culture and committed to making a real impact for our clients and colleagues. That’s why we constantly challenge ourselves to grow our inclusive culture and create a place where we’re bolder together. Our inclusion networks help us to live our values and our defined inclusion and diversity commitments improve and measure our progress. For you, this means joining a company where you can bring your whole self to work.

Your future in sharp focus

We leverage the global view and local expertise of our 48,000 colleagues serving 140 countries and markets to transform tomorrows. At WTW, you’ll tackle challenges with the help of a diverse, expert global team and identify strategic solutions that move us – and the world’s most powerful organizations – forward.

*** Please note that we do not accept multiple applications and you should only select and apply to one programme per year***

Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship Programme, Ipswich 

Closing Date:  31st January 2025

Start Date 1st September 2025

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Apprentice Software Developer to join our global development team within our Ipswich office. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in software development, working with cutting-edge tools from the Microsoft development stack. You will collaborate with a diverse, high-performing team to develop, test, and maintain software solutions that drive business value on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities

As an Apprentice Software Developer, we will train the successful candidate to be able to undertake the following:

1. Development and Coding:
   • Assist in designing, developing, and deploying software applications using tools from the Microsoft development stack, such as .NET, C#, and Azure.
   • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while adhering to best practices.
2. Collaboration:
   • Work closely with senior developers, project managers, and business analysts to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
   • Participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and code reviews.
3. Testing and Debugging:
   • Assist in testing and debugging software applications to ensure quality and functionality.
   • Write unit and integration tests to ensure robustness and reliability.
4. Continuous Learning:
   • Engage in training and development programs to deepen your understanding of software development tools and methodologies.
   • Stay updated on the latest trends and technologies within the Microsoft ecosystem.
5. Documentation and Support:
   • Contribute to technical documentation to support development and deployment processes. 
   • Assist in troubleshooting and providing support for software applications.

Requirements

In order to qualify for this programme you should not have an existing qualification at the same level or higher than this apprenticeship in a similar subject.

Essential:

• A passion for software development and technology.
• Basic understanding of programming concepts and languages, such as C# or JavaScript.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable:

• STEM subjects would also be beneficial to your application.
• Any familiarity with any of the Microsoft development tools (e.g., .NET, Visual Studio, Azure).
• Any experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Awareness or interest of Agile development methodologies.

The Application Process

Stage 1: Online application, including CV Stage 

Stage2: Online testing Stage 

Stage 3: Video interview 

Stage 4: Online assessment centre 

Stage 5: Offer and on-boarding

WTW is an equal opportunity employer

WTW believes that effectively managing a diverse workforce is vital to our business strategy. We have an obligation to our organisation, ourselves and our clients to hire and develop the best people we can find. We will continually review our policies and practices to ensure that all areas of the employment process (including recruiting, hiring, work assignments, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, company-sponsored development programs and overall workplace experience) are free from discriminatory practices. We are committed to equal employment opportunities at WTW.

Why work at WTW?

WTW offers a variety of benefits to support your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing, as well as help you develop in your career, and balance your life inside and outside of work. Among other things, these include WTW Work Flex, shared parental leave, a range of Learning & Development (L&D) opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package (which includes Private Medical Insurance and Life Insurance).

WTW Work Flex

At WTW, we see things differently. We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we have a variety of different working arrangements which we call “WTW Work Flex”. We encourage colleagues and candidates to make requests for the types of flexible working arrangements that suit them.  Visit our career site for more information: https://careers.wtwco.com/wtw-work-flex/ 

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