2026 Apprentice - Digital (Software Development) - London

PA are delighted to announce recruitment of another cohort of Digital Apprentices. We can offer you unique opportunities to develop your skills and gain hands on software development experience on some of the most the complex digital initiatives, where you’ll be using contemporary coding platforms and modern tooling – working alongside our top digital talent. First, a little bit about us and what we believe in.  

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future.   

As strategies, technologies and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity.   

Digital has changed businesses forever. Organisations that have embraced digital are leading their industry and influencing others – and those that haven’t are falling behind.  

We work alongside clients across a broad range of sectors including Government, Health, Financial Services, Consumer, Defence and Transport, to help them take the opportunities of digital and data innovation for their customers, people, and organisations. Joining us as an Apprentice, you will work on a variety of real-life client projects delivering innovative software solutions to our clients' most critical business needs.   

During your time on the Apprenticeship at PA, you’ll learn much of what it takes to be a top-notch software developer and consultant. You’ll be coached and guided by experts and have countless opportunities to broaden your experience on challenging projects and programmes. Whatever you work on, you’ll be part of the team and free to grow your networks, both here at PA and far beyond.  

You will be enrolled on the L6 Digital Technology Solutions apprenticeship delivered by an exeternal training provider. On successful completion of the 3-year apprenticeship you will gain a L6 Bachelors Degree in Digital & Technology Solutions Professional.  

Key Responsibilities:  

• Working with a team of experienced software developers and consultants to understand client requirements and develop custom software solutions  

• Learning and implementing new technologies and software development best practices  

• Participating in code reviews and ensure the quality of the code  

• Participating in meetings with clients to understand their requirements and provide solutions  

• Writing documentation and conduct training sessions to clients  

• Continuously improving your skills and knowledge in software development  

Assessment process  

First Stage Assessments: 

• Application form 

• Online Assessments  

• Shortlisting 

• Final Stage Assessments: 

• Assessment Centre 

• Final Stage Interviews  

Our Offer:   

• The opportunity to work alongside and learn from talented colleagues on real client challenges from the start  

• The support and coaching to grow your software development skills and experience on real client work, tackling real world technical and business challenges  

• The opportunity to work across all areas of the development lifecycle, from strategy to implementation, and to take on assignments in different sectors  

• To work closely with test and DevOps specialists as well as service managers on automated software releases from development to production  

• The opportunity to develop software and provide high-level technical designs in collaboration with business analysts, software architects, user researcher and experience designers  

• A broad rich base of experience from which to build an outstanding digital career  

• Full time role with time allowed – 20% - to participate in your apprentice programme  

• Hybrid working – you’ll be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. You will need to ensure you live within a commutable distance to the office 

• Salary potential: £28,860

• This role will start in September 2026  

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