Level 4 DevOps Engineer Apprenticeship
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, UK
RWE Supply & Trading GmbH
Start date: July 2026
Salary: £19,500 (year one)
Are you looking to kickstart your career at a business where you can really make an impact? Whether we’re delivering power to millions, trading in new areas across the globe or leading the rapid growth of offshore wind, our world-class IT puts us at the forefront of the energy industry.
Join our RWEST UK Apprenticeship Programme and you can be part of it. You’ll spend 24 months studying towards the Level 4 DevOps Engineer Apprenticeship Standard. You will get the chance to grow a career within the IT team of a large global organisation.
About the role
During your time on the apprenticeship, you’ll grow to own several responsibilities. These can range from developing and defining architecture, implementing monitoring with alerts or automation on manual tasks, even being a role model for the DevOps culture of ‘you build it, you run it’.
Some further responsibilities include:
1. Implement scripting and coding in a variety of languages, including C#, Java, and Python
2. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Use Terraform to provision and manage cloud resources (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS on AWS) in a repeatable, version-controlled manner.
3. CI/CD Pipeline Management: Assist in building and maintaining automated build and release pipelines within Azure DevOps to streamline software delivery.
4. Cloud Operations: Support the day-to-day management of AWS and Azure environments, including monitoring system health using tools like CloudWatch or Azure Monitor.
5. Automation: Write scripts in Python, Bash, or PowerShell to automate repetitive tasks and improve operational efficiency.
6. Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve bugs within deployment scripts and investigate infrastructure-related incidents under senior guidance.
Job requirements and experience
7. Enthusiasm and drive to complete your apprenticeship programme and seek out development opportunities within a supportive team.
8. A passion & enthusiasm for IT
9. A curious, analytical, and problem-solving mindset with good attention to detail.
10. Good written and verbal communication skills to ensure effective dialogue with business stakeholders, suppliers, and partners
11. The ability to work both as an individual, as well as with others.
12. The ability to balance work, study, and other life commitments (you will be provided with the appropriate support and study time to achieve this)
13. Willingness for occasional travel, as required, to support the role.
The entry requirements for this programme are as follows:
14. 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subject, including maths and English
15. A‑Level in STEM subject
16. OR BTEC Diploma in STEM subject
17. OR Level 3 IT apprenticeship
From here, you’ll have a community of support.
At RWE, we have an energy to be inclusive and believe diversity drives success. Reaching your full potential means being able to bring your whole self to work and being respected for the different opinions, strengths and experience you bring.
Your benefits
We’ll do everything we can to help you fulfil your potential with us. We offer a wide variety of initiatives to support you in and out of work, including:
18. Competitive salary with annual discretionary bonus, ensuring rewarding efforts
19. 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays
20. Comprehensive health benefits, providing extensive health coverage
21. access to our Employee Assistance Program, providing you with confidential help for any work, health, or life matters
22. Progressive family-friendly policies that support an inclusive workplace
23. Modern offices and trading floors located in prime areas, fully equipped with the latest technology
24. An open and diverse company culture that promotes collaboration and engagement
Apply before 31st March 2025 with just a few clicks: [[ID]]
Please note that it is mandatory to upload your CV and cover letter in English. Your CV should include your most recent A-Level (or equivalent) grades. While not required, we’d also be happy to receive a cover letter.
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