Company Description

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future.

As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity.

Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results.

We 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.

Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands.

PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life.

Job Description

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. 

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future.  

As 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), 

we 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.

We 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.  

During 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. 

2027 Apprentice - Digital (Software Development) - Belfast - Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom at PA Consulting | WORK180

Qualifications

We’d like you to bring: 

Qualifications: 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
Technical understanding: A passion for technology that features in your personal projects
Technical 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.
Growth-oriented and curious: open to change, driven to succeed, hungry for new challenges, and eager to broaden your understanding of the world.
Collaborative and relationship-focused: thrive in dynamic teams, build strong relationships with clients and peers, and support others to succeed.
Credible and communicative: comfortable in high-performance environments, with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Analytical and adaptable: demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, innovative thinking, and the flexibility to adapt your style and approach. A passion for data.
Professional and reliable: show strong workplace etiquette by being punctual, dependable, and respectful of business expectations and office conduct.

Our Offer:  

The opportunity to work alongside and learn from talented colleagues on real client challenges from the start 
The support and coaching to grow your software development skills and experience on real client work, tackling real world technical and business challenges 
The opportunity to work across all areas of the development lifecycle, from strategy to implementation, and to take on assignments in different sectors 
To work closely with test and DevOps specialists as well as service managers on automated software releases from development to production 
The opportunity to develop software and provide high-level technical designs in collaboration with business analysts, software architects, user researcher and experience designers 
A broad rich base of experience from which to build an outstanding digital career 
Full time role with time allowed – 20% - to participate in your apprentice programme 
Hybrid 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
Salary potential: £27,500
This role will start in September 2027

A career at PA is what you make of it — so power your curiosity and prepare to make an impact.

Please be aware that some of our UK roles at PA Consulting require a UK security clearance.

All 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.

We 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.

2027 Apprentice - Digital (Software Development) - Belfast - Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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