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Apprenticeship – Digital (Software & Platform Engineering)
Sunbury-on-Thames • Hybrid
£22,100 + £3,000 sign-on bonus
BP Energy is hiring Level 4 Software & Platform Engineering Apprentices to join its digital organisation. Over a two-year programme, you’ll work on real software engineering projects across BP’s global technology teams while completing a Level 4 Software Developer qualification (likely delivered by QA).
This programme is designed for school/college leavers and people without a university degree who want to start a career in software engineering.
What you’ll do:
* Build and improve enterprise-scale software using Java, C#.NET or Node.js
* Contribute to rapid application development using low-code tools like Salesforce, ServiceNow and PowerApps
* Work on responsive mobile/web development using React Native, Xamarin and similar frameworks
* Write and maintain documentation, technical designs and system specifications
* Collaborate with engineers, product teams and business partners across BP
* Support automation, tooling and efficiency improvements
* Contribute to BP’s digital transformation and development of new products and services
* Learn modern engineering best practices through formal training and on-the-job experience
What you’ll need:
* Aged 18+ by September 2026
* Completing A-levels/further education in 2026 or holding a relevant Level 3 qualification
* Demonstrable coding experience (will be tested during the process)
* A-level grade C or above in Computer Science/IT, Maths or Physics
* GCSE grade 4/C or above in English and Maths
* Eligible under apprenticeship levy rules: EEA/UK residency for 3 years or appropriate work permission
* Cannot already hold a qualification at Level 4 or above in software engineering
* Not suitable for candidates who already hold a university degree
* Motivated, able to work independently, strong communicator, eager to learn
Location:
BP Sunbury – International Centre for Business & Technology (ICBT).
Start date:
7 September 2026
Rewards & benefits:
* £22,100 starting salary
* £3,000 sign-on bonus
* Wellbeing allowance up to £1,500 per year
* Flexible benefits allowance (20% of salary)
* Private medical insurance
* Discretionary annual bonus
* BP share plans
* Hybrid working, early-careers support and structured training
Apply now via Haystack.