Software Engineering Apprenticeship at Hargreaves Lansdown (BRISTOL)

Employer: Hargreaves Lansdown

Apprenticeship Provider: Multiverse

Apprenticeship Programme: Software Engineer Level 4

Schedule: 9:00am - 5:30pm - Mon - Fri - working from Bristol office with hybrid options available.

Start Date: September 2024

About

Looking for a smart, strong start to your career with a FTSE 250 company? Get your foot on the ladder at one of the UK's most respected financial companies. Whether you're interested in business, finance or tech, there's a place for you at the HL office in Bristol.

About the role

Are you looking to join a fast-growing, innovative business where you can gain valuable on-the-job experience? Hargreaves Lansdown are looking for engaged and eager apprentices to join their software engineering scheme in Bristol. In this role, you'll get to learn how to write good code and deliver quality, secure and innovative technology that provides a world class service to HL's clients and colleagues. You’ll be partnered with a manager who supports you to succeed through regular one to ones and an on-the-job buddy to show you the ropes, answer your questions and coach you through challenges. We welcome applicants from a diverse range of educational and cultural backgrounds with varied skills and experiences.

A typical day

• You'll start this programme with a 3-month virtual 'coding bootcamp' to bring you up to speed and set you up for success in your role!
• After your bootcamp, you will join one of our software engineering teams for 15 months, while completing the rest of your modules.
• You will be able to engage and collaborate with experienced software engineers, technical leads, product owners, agile coaches and automation engineers.
• You'll learn the skills and develop the knowledge required to work within different disciplines of our software engineering team.
• You will learn how to write good code and operate at all stages of the software development lifecycle.
• You'll get involved in daily team stand ups, regular team planning sessions, retros and other Agile ceremonies and workshops.
• You'll have the opportunity to work across our diverse tech stack of Typescript, AWS, Lambda, Java, Kubernetes, React and more.
• You'll be in a collaborative environment of pair programming and knowledge sharing.
• You'll have the opportunity to get involved at all stages of the SDLC from initial ideation and discovery through to implementation, delivery and support.

You must have

• GCSE English & Maths 4-9 (C-A*) or equivalent

Skills Needed

• Coachable- you are self-reflective and strive for continuous improvement.
• Resilient- you work well under pressure and are flexible and adaptable when facing challenges.
• Connected- you build authentic, meaningful and collaborative relationships with colleagues.
• Curious - you are inquisitive and enjoy problem-solving.
• Driven - you have a strong work ethic and desire to achieve your goals.
• Analytical -you are able to reason and analyse problems to produce solutions.
• You can communicate why you are excited to pursue a career within technology/ software engineering with Hargreaves Lansdown!

Perks and benefits

• Bike to work scheme
• Casual dress code
• Discounts
• Enhanced parental leave
• Equity/Share options
• Flexible working hours
• Mentor scheme
• Multiverse community hub
• Social events
• Volunteering
• Showers on site
• Multiverse Community
• Pension