Digital Apprenticeship - Reply

Degree Apprenticeship - BSc Digital Technology - Software Engineer (In Partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University) About WM Reply: WM Reply is the Reply Group company specialising in improving employees day-to-day lives through modern workplace solutions and connecting consumers to products and experiences they love online. We support our clients from beginning to end; designing andbuilding their solution and easing adoption. Making sure ourclients are not just enjoying the benefits of the cloud but exploiting them as well. We are recognised as leaders within Sitecore, Dynamics 365, Office 365 and the products within such as SharePoint, Power Platform, Yammer and Microsoft Teams. A Microsoft Gold Partner five times over! We have a colourful team who are famous for their imagination, delivery, passion for technology and most importantly, their pride in delivery. Role Overview: The broad purpose of the Digital and Technology Solution Professional (DTSP) is to evaluate, initiate, create and support business solutions using digital technology. DTSPs use data to evaluate the commercial and security risks and benefits of potential digital and technology solutions before making recommendations for strategies that may have far reaching consequences. DTSPs are influencers in their organisations with a clear focus on delivering business improvements through digital and technological solutions. They have a passion for digital technology; keeping in touch with emerging trends and developments. At WM Reply, you'll specialise in Software Development on the Power Platform. This role will offer insights into one or more software integration technologies, such as C#. You will enjoy Reply's diverse working environment, actively engaging in the design and implementation of scalable software solutions. You'll also have the opportunity to share your knowledge and experience as well as learn from others within the team. This Digital and Technology Solutions Professional - Software Engineer BSc degree apprenticeship will be delivered in partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University (48 months' programme). Responsibilities: As a Software Engineer degree apprentice, you'll learn how to be accountable for the undertaking and completion of the analysis of software engineering business issues for either the entire requirement or subset thereof dependent on complexity and/or scope size You'll be instrumental in implementing Glue's software solutions, or part thereof, dependent on complexity, scope size and technology into the environment required (including systems test, user test environment, or live environment as appropriate) You'll be directly involved in the creation of an over-arching software solution design suitable to resolving our clients' business issues for either the entire requirement or a subset thereof dependent on complexity and/or scope size. You'll assist in building our software solutions, or part thereof, dependent on complexity, scope size, and technology As you grow in your role on our team, you may also be required to supervise the work of more junior team members undertaking work in the software solution life-cycle As a Software Engineer, you'll test that the software solution, or part thereof, dependent on complexity, scope size and technology meets the business needs identifying any remedial actions required You will work closely with all key stakeholders to ensure the software solution or part thereof, dependent on complexity and scope size, is understood and correctly used You'll facilitate ongoing support of our software solutions or part thereof, dependent on complexity and technology, e. g. by troubleshooting, reverse engineering and conducting root cause analysis As a Software Engineer degree apprentice, you'll learn how to apply engineering principles to all stages of the software development process, from requirements, analysis and design, development and data requirements You will typically work as part of a large collaborative team and will have responsibility for significant elements of software solutions You will learn how to design, build, and test Power Platform solutions including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI, delivering real-world impact for enterprise clients Throughout your degree apprenticeship, you will gain a deep understanding of the full capabilities of the Power Platform, including use cases, best practices, benefits, and limitations As part of our team, you will learn how to become a trusted consultant by identifying client needs, gathering requirements, and managing stakeholder relationships You will learn how to write code in C# and JavaScript, enhancing your ability to extend and customize Power Platform solutions You will also adopt best practices on how to use AI tools at work to boost productivity, automate tasks, and support decision-making as well as how to embed AI capabilities into the solutions you build-such as using AI Builder, Azure AI services, and Copilot experiences-to create smarter, more adaptive apps and workflows About the candidate: You are currently pursuing/have completed your A-Levels and are expecting/have received at least an overall BBB grade or higher. One of your A-Levels is Computing (mandatory) with a second A-Level in Mathematics being a strong advantage. You are willing to learn and expand your knowledge of multiple programming languages, such as C#, Python, Java Script etc You possess an AI-first mindset, driven by a strong passion for exploring how AI can be effectively utilised. You thrive on moving beyond theoretical concepts, immersing yourself in practical, hands-on implementation to bring ideas to life Solid initial experience with coding in any programming language(s). Exposure to C# or .NET would be desirable You have strong communication and interpersonal skills and can demonstrate keen interest for client-facing work in the area of technical consulting Reply is an Equal Opportunities Employer and committed to embracing diversity in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, identity, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status or parental status or any other characteristic protected by the Law. Reply is committed to making sure that our selection methods are fair to everyone. To help you during the recruitment process, please let us know of any Reasonable Adjustments you may need.

Location: Manchester, GB

Posted Date: 7/6/2025