Software Engineer Apprentice

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realise their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com

Job Description

As a Software Engineer Apprentice, you’ll learn how to design, code and test programmes using the latest tech. Reporting into one of our engineering teams, you’ll work on exciting projects to gain practical experience and insights into our business.  

You’ll also enhance your soft skills and learn how to provide basic technical support to users and customers. Working with services such as AWS and programming languages such as C#, Java, Python, .NET, CICS and COBOL, you’ll gain exposure to the full software development lifecycle.

Alongside your role, you’ll study towards a BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions degree provided by Nottingham Trent University.

Whilst coding is an important part of being a Software Engineer, you'll also brainstorm and develop solutions with your team, attend planning sessions and work with a variety of people across teams and in time, drive and lead technical solutions independently. You may have to translate technical work to non-technical colleagues.

Our apprenticeships are permanent opportunities, and you'll take part in our 2 year structured Early Careers Development Programme which is packed with workshops, short-courses and online material designed to help kick-start your career.

Qualifications

To apply for this apprenticeship, you'll need:

• Legal right to work in the UK: this role is not capable of visa sponsorship
• To have obtained or be predicted to achieve at least 120 UCAS points from 3 A Levels at Grade C or above. Including either Maths, Science or IT (BTEC is also considered)
• To have obtained GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or above.
• You must not have a degree in a similar subject

Whilst we have adopted a hybrid way of working, you'll work onsite at the Nottingham office at least twice weekly.

Additional Information

Application Closing Date: Thursday 13th February. We aim to respond to all applications no later than the week after the closing date.

Start Date: September 2025

Starting Salary: £24,650

For this role we aim to hold online Assessment Centres on week commencing 17th March* (*Subject to change)

Click here to read our Early Careers guide for candidates

Benefits package includes:

• Hybrid working #LI-Hybrid
• Great compensation package and discretionary bonus plan
• Core benefits include pension, bupa healthcare, sharesave scheme and more!
• 25 days annual leave with 8 bank holidays and 3 volunteering days. You can also purchase additional annual leave.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

Experian Careers - Creating a better tomorrow together

Find out what its like to work for Experian by clicking here