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Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results.\nWe are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport.\nOur teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands.\nPA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life.\n PA are delighted to be recruiting digital apprentices into our Belfast location again in 2027, building on the continued success of the programme. We can offer you unique opportunities to develop your skills and gain hands-on software development experience on some of the most the complex digital initiatives, where you’ll be using contemporary coding platforms and modern tooling - working alongside our top digital talent. First, a little bit about us and what we believe in.\nWe believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future.\nAs strategies, technologies and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. In the ever-evolving landscape of digital technologies, including the transformative realm of artificial intelligence (AI),\nwe believe that embracing digital has changed businesses forever. Organisations that have embraced digital, including the integration of AI, are leading their industry and influencing others - and those that haven’t are falling behind.\nWe work alongside clients across a broad range of sectors including Government, Health, Financial Services, Consumer, Defence and Transport, to help them take the opportunities of digital and data innovation for their customers, people, and organisations. Joining us as an Apprentice, you will work on a variety of real-life client projects delivering innovative software or data-driven solutions to our clients' most critical business needs.\nDuring your time on the Apprenticeship at PA, you’ll learn much of what it takes to be a top-notch software developer and consultant. You’ll be coached and guided by experts and have countless opportunities to broaden your experience on challenging projects and programmes. Whatever you work on, you’ll be part of the team and free to grow your networks, both here at PA and far beyond.\nWe have partnered with the University of Ulster, where you will study part-time for a Computing Science BSc (https://www.ulster.ac.uk/courses/202526/computing-systems-36167) alongside your apprenticeship in PA.\nYou will be required to secure a place on this course to begin your apprenticeship with PA. Your application to UU is separate to your application to PA, and you must apply directly with UU to secure a place on their degree course. We will not be able to apply for you.\nKey Responsibilities:\nWorking with a team of experienced software developers and consultants to understand client requirements and develop custom software solutions \nLearning and implementing new technologies and software development best practices \nParticipating in code reviews and ensuring high levels of code quality \nParticipating in meetings with clients to understand their requirements and provide solutions \nWriting documentation and conduct training sessions to clients \nContinuously improving your skills and knowledge in software development \nAssessment process\nFirst Stage Assessments:\nApplication form \nOnline Assessments \nShortlisting \nFinal Stage Assessments:\nAssessment Centre \nFinal Stage Interviews \nAdjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us on \n We’d like you to bring:\nQualifications: Working towards or having achieved CCC in A-levels or equivalent, ideally one in STEM background - This is aligned with the entry requirements of Ulster University. Please see full eligibility https://www.ulster.ac.uk/courses/202526/computing-systems-36167 \n Technical understanding: A passion for technology that features in your personal projects \nTechnical Skills: Familiarity with a programming language or framework, such as Java, C#/.NET, or JavaScript. Basic understanding of relational and/or non-relational databases. (MS Access, MS SQL, MySQL, MongoDB) and awareness of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. \nGrowth-oriented and curious: open to change, driven to succeed, hungry for new challenges, and eager to broaden your understanding of the world. \nCollaborative and relationship-focused: thrive in dynamic teams, build strong relationships with clients and peers, and support others to succeed. \nCredible and communicative: comfortable in high-performance environments, with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. \nAnalytical and adaptable: demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, innovative thinking, and the flexibility to adapt your style and approach. A passion for data. \nProfessional and reliable: show strong workplace etiquette by being punctual, dependable, and respectful of business expectations and office conduct. \nOur Offer:\nThe opportunity to work alongside and learn from talented colleagues on real client challenges from the start \nThe support and coaching to grow your software development skills and experience on real client work, tackling real world technical and business challenges \nThe opportunity to work across all areas of the development lifecycle, from strategy to implementation, and to take on assignments in different sectors \nTo work closely with test and DevOps specialists as well as service managers on automated software releases from development to production \nThe opportunity to develop software and provide high-level technical designs in collaboration with business analysts, software architects, user researcher and experience designers \nA broad rich base of experience from which to build an outstanding digital career \nFull time role with time allowed - 20% - to participate in your apprentice programme \nHybrid working - you’ll be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. You will need to ensure you live within a commutable distance to the Belfast office \nSalary potential: £27,500 \nThis role will start in September 2027 \nA career at PA is what you make of it - so power your curiosity and prepare to make an impact.\nPlease be aware that some of our UK roles at PA Consulting require a UK security clearance.\nAll PA people are required to undergo background checks and to achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard however, some UK roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, where applicants must have at least 5 years of continuous residency in the UK.\nWe therefore ask that you only apply if you meet the residency requirements (i.e. you are a British citizen or have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years), as this is the prerequisite for a security clearance. If you're unsure about your eligibility, we encourage you to review the UK Government’s guidance on security vetting before applying.\n Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples’ working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work.\nOur purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world’s most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self.\nFind out more about Life at PA here.\nWe are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits:\nHealth and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare\n25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days \nGenerous company pension scheme \nOpportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives \nAnnual performance-based bonus \nTax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) \nWe’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. 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