2027 Apprentice - Digital (Software Development) - Manchester

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom; hybrid working with attendance at the office or client site at least 2 days per week and residence within commuting distance of the Manchester office required.

Salary: £27,500 potential annual salary.

Company

hirify.global is a consulting firm combining strategy, innovation, design, digital expertise, science, engineering, and technology to deliver transformation projects across sectors including government, health, financial services, consumer, defence, and transport.

What you will do

• Work with software developers and consultants to understand client requirements and develop custom software solutions.
• Learn and implement new technologies and software development best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and help ensure code quality.
• Meet with clients to understand requirements and provide solutions.
• Write documentation and conduct client training sessions.
• Work across the development lifecycle, collaborate with test and DevOps specialists, and contribute to automated releases from development to production.

Requirements

• Two A levels or equivalent in a relevant subject, such as Computing, Maths, IT, Science, or Engineering.
• Passion for technology demonstrated through personal projects.
• Familiarity with a programming language or framework such as Java, C#/.NET, or JavaScript.
• Basic understanding of relational and/or non-relational databases, including MS Access, MS SQL, MySQL, or MongoDB, and awareness of AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Curiosity, a growth-oriented mindset, openness to change, drive to succeed, and willingness to broaden understanding.
• Collaborative relationship-building skills with clients and peers, strong written and verbal communication, problem-solving ability, innovative thinking, adaptability, and an interest in data.
• Professional reliability, punctuality, respectful workplace conduct, and comfort in high-performance environments.
• Applicants who have already completed a degree in Software Engineering, Data Science, or a closely related discipline are not eligible under apprenticeship funding rules.
• Applicants must meet the stated UK residency requirements for security clearance: British citizenship or five years of continuous UK residency.

Culture & Benefits

• Three-year funded Level 6 Digital Technology Solutions apprenticeship delivered by an external training provider, leading to a bachelor’s degree in Digital & Technology Solutions Professional.
• Full-time employment with 20% of working time allocated to the apprentice programme.
• Coaching, support, real client projects, and opportunities to work across different sectors and areas of the development lifecycle.
• Private healthcare, 25 days of annual leave plus a Christmas Eve half day, the option to buy five additional days, pension contributions, and an annual performance-based bonus.
• Tax-efficient benefits, community and charity initiatives, and support for physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.
• Start date: September 2027.

Hiring process

• First stage: application form, online assessments, and shortlisting.
• Final stage: assessment centre and final-stage interviews.
• Contact earlycareers@paconsulting.com to request adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process.