Job Description

Full time
Apprenticeship - Digital - Software & platform engineering - L4 (higher)
United Kingdom, Sunbury 6 days ago
Job category
Business Support
Experience level
Entry
Relocation available
This role is not eligible for relocation
Job type
Early careers
Travel required
Negligible travel should be expected with this role
Job code
RQ102518

About bp
bp is a global company that offers a world of opportunities for professionals as well as those starting out in their career. We're guided by our purpose and ambition to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner, and help the world get there too.
What does this mean for you? It means you can expect purposeful work, world-class training and the flexibility to realize your full potential. Not to mention the chance to join a company committed to delivering more sustainable energy for all. Ready to crack on? Your perfect job match awaits.
About digital
bp has a bold transformation agenda as it seeks to provide secure, affordable, lower carbon energy. Digital lies at the heart of this transformation and bp is looking to recruit digital talent to help solve the most complex problems of the future.
The One Digital early careers programme provides a range of foundational career experiences and a gateway to an exciting and rewarding digital career.
Early careers experience at bp
Our digital apprenticeship programs are 2 years long. During this time, you'll work on different projects alongside learning day to day operations, to become a rounded professional.
Alongside your formal apprenticeship, you'll also complete our Elevate training programme which provides a framework of 'non-technical' skills to support building personal effectiveness, helping you to grow both personally and professionally.
Throughout the program you'll have a dedicated support network to provide guidance on the program and advice on career development. You'll also be a key part of the bp early careers community, with events, socials and the opportunity to network with other early careers from across bp.
Role and responsibilities
We've embarked on an ambitious plan to modernise and transform through digital. It means more efficiency, more effectiveness and new business models. There's huge potential for transformation, and you'll be at the heart of it.
As part of our team, you'll provide innovative, custom-built software for bp colleagues and external users. This software either supports revenue earning activity or helps reduce costs within bp functions by automating manual activity. Ultimately, you'll be helping us become a digital leader in our sector, so we can drive energy transition and solve real-world problems.
Developing, improving and crafting new products and services, you'll focus on at-scale enterprise software development products using Java, C#.Net or Node js. You'll also be involved in rapid application development on low-code platforms such as Salesforce, Service Now and Microsoft PowerApps. In addition, you'll look at responsive mobile/web development using React Native, Xamarin and similar frameworks.
We're looking for people who really want to work in a global business. You'll be passionate about writing code - whether formally, or in your spare time. It's important that you can author and improve technical and systems documentation. To be successful, you must be committed and motivated to studying towards a qualification. You must also be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
This apprenticeship will be aligned to the following standard: Software developer / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education for which the provider may be QA: Software Engineer Level 4 Apprenticeship | QA Apprenticeships however the provider may be subject to change.
Requirements
To , you must be aged 18 or over at the start of the programme in September 2026.
If you're studying A-levels or completing further education, you must be due to complete your qualification/s in 2026 (we're unable to progress applications for students who will be part way through their studies when the programme starts).
You'll also need to have:
Demonstrable coding experience, which may be tested throughout the recruitment process
A-Level (or equivalent) grade C or above in either Computer Science/IT, Maths or Physics
GCSE (or equivalent) grade 4 or above in English and Maths
Applicants with a level 3 apprenticeship qualification will also be considered
Alternative qualifications with significant coding elements may be considered
Qualifications should be checked to ensure the requisite points are met Calculate your UCAS Tariff points | Undergraduate, Conservatoires | UCAS
In addition, under the apprenticeship levy rules, the following applies to all apprentices:
Must be a citizen of an EEA/EU country (including the UK) and have lived in the EEA/EU for the last three years; OR if you are a non- EEA/EU citizen but have permission to live and work in the UK and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for the last three years
Cannot already have a qualification at the same level or higher as the apprenticeship you are ing for
Cannot be currently undertaking another professional qualification that is Government funded (e.g. another apprenticeship)
This programme is designed for school / college leavers and other individuals who do not have a degree. If you have a university degree, please to our student and graduate opportunities.
Location(s)
This role is likely to be based out of the following UK office:
bp Sunbury - ICBT (International Centre for Business & Technology), Chertsey Road, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, TW16 7LN
Start date
7 September 2026
Other information
Please note the following when ing:
You can only to one bp early careers opportunity globally per academic year - within this time, we will only process the first application you make. You will be withdrawn from any subsequent applications.
Assessment centres are a key part of the process and will be in person - bp will cover reasonable travel and accommodation costs, in line with the travel policy which will be shared with you. Please ensure you will be available to attend in person.
Accommodation - once confirmed, where you need or decide to move closer to your location, you are responsible for organising and funding this accommodation.
Adjustments
We are keen to make our recruitment process accessible to all. If you require any adjustments/accommodations, to any stage of the recruitment process, please mention this in the allocated section on your initial application form. Someone will then be in touch to discuss or confirm the adjustments/accommodations as appropriate for you. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss adjustments before ing, please get in touch:
T: +44 1635 584149
E: enquiry@bpgraduates.co.uk
Reward
Starting salary: 22,100
Sign on bonus: 3,000 (One off payment, subject to tax and national insurance)
Wellbeing allowance: Claim up to 1,500 each calendar year (subject to tax and national insurance) for products and services that contribute to physical, mental, financial and social wellbeing
Flexible benefits: In addition to your base salary, you'll receive a flexible allowance (currently 20% of your base salary) that you can take as cash or use to buy a range of extra benefits, such as a pension, critical illness, dental care, personal accident and travel insurance, and our cycle to work scheme.
Discretionary annual bonus scheme: Details of applicable bonus scheme and rules will be available on joining.
Private medical insurance: We'll pay for private healthcare, and you only pay an income tax charge.
bp share plans: You can choose to take part in our share plan and buy bp shares every month.
Legal Disclaimer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.
If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.

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