Degree Apprenticeship - Software Engineer
Launch Your Career with the Instil’s Degree Apprenticeship Programme!
Are you finishing school or college and eager to begin a career in IT? Instil is now accepting applications for our Computing Systems/Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Programme, designed for curious, driven, and tech‑minded individuals who want to learn, build, and grow in a real engineering environment.
What You’ll Get at Instil
A Fully Funded Degree: Study one day each week at our partner university:
Ulster University - BSc (Hons) Computing Systems Degree Apprenticeship
Hands-On Industry Experience: Spend four days a week working within Instil’s engineering teams, with the opportunity to rotate across areas such as:
Software Engineering
Cyber Security
Data & AI
Earn While You Learn: Receive a competitive salary throughout the programme and graduate with industry experience and zero student debt.
A Supportive, People-First Culture: We’ll set you up for success with:
On‑the‑job coaching
Regular check‑ins and development plans
A collaborative environment where learning is part of every day
Impactful Work in a Leading Engineering Consultancy: You'll be embedded in our Belfast team, contributing to solutions used by customers across the UK, Ireland, and beyond.
What We’re Looking For
Academic Requirements
Predicted or achieved BBB at A‑Level (or equivalent) by August 2026
We particularly welcome candidates with A‑Level Software Systems Development, Computing, Computer Science, especially those with coding experience
Passion for Technology
Show us your curiosity, whether it’s personal projects, hackathons, coding practice, gaming mods, online courses, or anything else that demonstrates genuine interest.
Personal Qualities
Motivated and proactive
Eager to learn
Great communicators
Collaborative team players
Application Details
Start Date: September 2026
Right to Work: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK
Application Process: After completing our interview process and receiving a conditional offer, we’ll support you in the formal university application process (subject to DfE funding)
UCAS: This programme is not available through UCAS
Offers of employment are conditional upon:
Meeting the academic entry criteria for the chosen university programme
Meeting the eligibility criteria for the Department for the Economy’s Higher Level Apprenticeship scheme
Confirmation of DfE funding approval for the apprenticeship place
If you're excited about beginning your career in technology straight from school or college and want to learn in a supportive engineering environment, we’d love to hear from you. Start your journey with Instil!
Company Description
Instil has been delivering world-class software engineering and technology solutions for over 20 years, trusted by global brands to solve complex challenges and drive innovation. From modernising legacy systems to building cutting-edge applications, we help our clients navigate an ever-changing digital landscape with confidence and agility.
We’re proud to be an award-winning employer, reflecting how our people are at the heart of everything we do:
Recognised as a Great Place to Work® for three consecutive years, and in 2024 ranked in the Top 20 Best Workplaces in the UK for medium-sized companies.
Winner of Company of the Year at the Digital DNA Awards 2022, celebrating excellence in Northern Ireland’s tech sector.
Driven by a love for technology and a commitment to excellence, we bring together people who want to make a difference. We’ll support your journey, because your success is part of ours.
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