Degree Apprenticeship - BSc Digital Technology Solutions - Software Engineer

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 Reply’ 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 that the software solution, or part thereof, dependent on complexity, scope size and technology meets the business needs 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 customize 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:
Over a period of four years, apprentices attend Manchester Metropolitan University for face-to-face delivered teaching one day a week during the academic year Apprentices are taught by experts from our tripled accredited Business School and Department of Computing and Mathematics As well as lectures on campus, students work with a skills coach and need to complete project work reflecting their current role

Training Outcome:
If the apprentice is successful in their studies and work placement there is the potential to continue in the company as a graduate 

Employer Description:
Reply specialises in the design and implementation of solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. As a network of highly specialised companies, Reply defines and develops business models enabled by the new models of AI, big data, cloud computing, digital media and the internet of things. Reply delivers consulting, system integration and digital services to organisations across the telecom and media; industry and services; banking and insurance; and public sectors.

Working Hours :
- Working hours will be Monday till Friday 9am till 5:30pm - Hybrid working 2-3 days per week in the office - One day per week studying on campus at university

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative