Earn As You Learn - Computing Apprentice (Belfast) - September 2025 Start Date

JOB PROFILE TITLE: Trainee Software Engineer   

SALARY: £20,000 - £24,000 

JOB PROFILE DESCRIPTION 

Earn As You Learn – Computing Apprenticeship  

Are you ready to take your next big step towards a fantastic career in tech? We are a global organisation which delivers technology transformation that changes the world and improves lives. Our highly regarded Higher Level Apprentice scheme gives the opportunity to work four days per week in one of our technology teams, while studying for a part time degree qualification one day per week in Computing Systems with Ulster University (Belfast campus), completing your degree in approximately four years.  

Click here to find out more about the Computing Systems Degree qualification.     

What will I receive as an Apprentice?  

• All University fees will be paid for  

• Competitive full-time salary throughout the scheme  

• Permanent position with Kainos from day one  

• Comprehensive introduction and training  

• Fantastic career opportunities  

Sounds great! What will I be doing?  

When you join our Computing Apprenticeship programme you will first attend our comprehensive Earn as You Learn Engineering Academy, designed to provide you with the essential technical and professional skills required to set you up for success in your first project.   

Upon completion of the Academy, you will join one of our technical teams where you will get exposure to real-life customer projects, allowing you to build on these technical and professional skills. You will be fully supported by experienced colleagues in the team as well as an experienced mentor, who will provide training and mentoring throughout your studies.    

At Kainos, we operate in a fast moving, dynamic environment, which can mean exciting and varied opportunities for our people to work across different teams, projects and disciplines. You must have a keen interest in developing a career in Computing and the expectation is for our employees to be adaptable, curious, and open to working in different teams across Kainos. We base such moves on customer demand and an understanding of your skillset and interest. 

MINIMUM (ESSENTIAL) REQUIREMENTS:  

• Have already obtained GCSE Maths and English Language (A to C), or equivalent  

• Have already obtained, or be predicted to obtain a BTEC Extended Diploma OR 3 Cs in A Levels or equivalent, at least one of which needs to be a STEM subject, to include: Science, Engineering, Technology or Maths 

• A genuine enthusiasm for everything technology, evidenced both within and outside of your studies  

• Teamwork skills – everyone in Kainos works in collaborative teams, so working collaboratively as a team is crucial  

• Our developers are creative – you’ll need to be able to show us your skills for coming up with new ideas and ways of doing things, how you’ve solved problems and looked at things differently  

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE APPLYING: 

Travel expectations: At Kainos, we work with a diverse range of clients and some of our projects require travel. If travel were required, we will endeavour to keep this to a minimum and ensure sufficient notice is provided.  

Popularity of scheme: We’re excited to receive and review your application. This scheme is highly competitive and attracts a high volume of applications. If we receive a large number of applications, we may close the role earlier than the advertised deadline. In such cases, the recruitment team will apply enhanced criteria to further refine the shortlisting process. 

Completing your application: We recommend avoiding the LinkedIn quick apply function, as it may alter the format of your CV and exclude important details. 

Instead, please apply directly via the Kainos Careers website: Your Kainos story starts here 

Please note that the application process is two parts, completing a questionnaire and uploading your CV. It is important that you complete the questionnaire in full, to the best of your ability. 

Eligibility: We welcome applications from both school leavers and career changers. Please note that our Earn as You Learn Apprenticeship is a route to building skills and obtaining a degree in computing. Therefore, you are not eligible to apply if you: 

• Have already obtained an undergraduate degree (or higher) in an IT/ Computing subject 

• Are currently enrolled in the Computer Systems course on a full-time basis 

(Instead, we would encourage you to explore our Graduate opportunities.) 

• Are currently enrolled in an IT Apprenticeship elsewhere 

• Have not obtained, or are not currently undertaking a STEM A Level or equivalent 

TIMELINE: 

Application closing date: Friday 18th April 2025 

Virtual Assessment centre: Wednesday 7th - Friday 9th May 2025 

Outcomes communicated: W/C Monday 19th May 2025 

Start date: September 2025 

Once the role closes, the Job Description will no longer be accessible. We recommend saving a copy in advance.