Software Developer Apprentice (Met Office)

Spend a substantial portion of time shadowing others Work with other developers to write code and tests Build your knowledge Follow a test-driven approach Write code that is automatically tested

Training:

We would look for you to join us in September 2026 with your apprenticeship training beginning in October.

You will be managed by a line manager and have a mentor to offer further support. You will have on the job training and in house development opportunities during your apprenticeship.

You will have 1 day per week dedicated to your 20% off the job training with the training provider, BPP. They will deliver the off the job training in an online style. You will have a tutor(s) delivering learning sessions, with an initial 3-week online boot camp, followed by group webinar-based sessions for each module and 1-2-1 tutor sessions for example on a regular basis. You will also have regular review meetings with your tutor and line manager every 3 months.

As well as the taught content, there will be a large amount of self-study, regular assignments and an end-point assessment period. You must be committed to your own development and training as this element forms a significant aspect of a modern apprenticeship.

Please note: Before applying, we recommend you consider if the delivery method suits your learner needs. We would also recommend you look at the information about the apprenticeship on the training providers website as well as researching the requirements of an apprenticeship to help you decide whether an apprenticeship is right for you.

Training Outcome:

Opportunity to progress in the company.

Employer Description:

We combine weather and climate science and data with expert insights to help with those decisions so people can be safe, well and prosperous.

Everything we do is based on world-leading science and enhanced by the close working relationships we have with partners around the globe. We collect and make sense of massive amounts of data every day, using cutting-edge technology to deliver it into the hands of the people that need it, when it matters.

We are the Met Office. This is world-changing work.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
A curious learner,Logical thinker,Detail-orientated person,Collaborative team player,Adaptable and resilient,Fast paced environment