Degree Apprentice Software Engineer

Believe there are multiple paths to achieving a successful future?

So do we. We believe our apprenticeship programmes are a great alternative for those who would like to immerse themselves into their career, learning and developing skills both through college, and on the job. Especially as you’ll gain a technical and occupational qualification whilst earning a salary, as well as the reputation that comes with working for a pioneering company like Yunex Traffic.

Here at Yunex Traffic we want to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable with forward-looking infrastructure and transport solutions. Yunex Traffic designs, markets, manufactures, installs, and maintains a wide portfolio of international traffic management products and is the UK market leader in the traffic signal business. This includes intersection and pedestrian traffic controllers, intelligent urban traffic control systems, variable message signs, public transport, and car park guidance systems to enhance road safety and improve traffic flow in congested urban and inter-urban areas.

The challenge

Part of being a #TrafficTransformer apprentice at Yunex Traffic means you get to work on real life projects whilst also being supported on a guided learning journey, and often experiencing different areas within the business.

Our apprentices get the opportunity to find their passion and in turn, we get to experience their drive and zest for new ideas and initiatives. We are always looking for apprentices who want to make a difference to the world we live in.

This will be a Degree Apprenticeship, over a 4 year period.

The candidate

Role Specific Requirements

• Align with our Yunex Traffic values, including Zero Harm, Innovation, Customer Focus, and Ownership.
• Be willing to travel to multiple of our Yunex Traffic sites across the UK for training.
• Desire to contribute in a challenging and diverse environment
• Willing to continuously research, learn and be creative
• The ability to learn and adapt, recognise changing trends, and tackle the unexpected with enthusiasm

Essential Skills

• Enjoy collaborating with others to find innovative solutions.
• Have a willingness to self-learn, research and take a creative approach to problem solving.
• Possess good organisational and time management skills to assist in completing the academic qualifications and occupational skills developments within this apprenticeship.
• Take ownership of challenges and ideas
• Be forward thinking and inquisitive.
• Whilst not essential, it would be a bonus if you already have experience with: Java, Databases, Cloud Technologies, and Kubernetes

Basic Skills

• Have good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrate effective listening and teamwork skills, to create a collaborative work environment and strengthen relationships.
• Be IT literate; able to use Microsoft Office packages, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

Here is what you can make a difference in:

• Learn about Yunex’s products and services, the strategic priorities and customers.
• Gain exposure to new technologies and experience from enterprise software solutions.
• Spend up to half of your time on personal development, innovation and group business impact projects.
• Spend up to 5 days a year volunteering and STEM activities.

As a member of one of the Agile software or embedded software development teams you will:

• Work with a product owner to understand and influence requirements.
• Take part in collaborative planning and estimating of product features.
• Design and document your software artefacts using industry leading tools and processes.
• Create effective and secure software solutions using contemporary software development languages.
• Perform code reviews, debugging and refactoring to improve code quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrate new functionality.
• Learn to use automated testing tools to ensure quality standards are met.

 Additionally, if you take the engineering management track, you will learn to:

• Manage requirements, costs, resource utilisation and variations.
• Manage a positive relationship with stakeholders through outstanding communication
• Ensure all employees work safely and their workplace needs are understood and managed.
• Promote a culture of innovation, autonomy and mastery to deliver strategic aim and vision.

The location of this apprenticeship role will be Poole, Dorset.

The benefits of a degree apprenticeship at Yunex Traffic

• Continue your learning beyond college/school whilst earning a competitive salary at the same time, as well as an annual bonus!
• Have the chance to join a community of highly skilled professionals who will help you on your learning journey.
• As an apprentice, you will receive first-rate training and tuition from Yunex Traffic and/or our partner colleges.
• Stay at the forefront of innovation by joining one of Europe's leading engineering and technology companies
• Join our flexible benefits scheme with access to private medical care, discounted cinema tickets and gym membership and so much more!

Minimum Educational Requirements

• 4 GCSEs at 4 or above, including Maths and English (or Functional Skills/ Apprenticeship equivalent)
• 3 A-Levels, including Maths, at grade C or above, or BTEC equivalent
• Desirable; a keen interest in Engineering

What else do I need to know?

If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new. That is why we recruit great minds from all walks of life. We embrace diversity and create what’s right for the world by employing the people who live in it.

Yunex Traffic recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation.

Please note, regarding travel for this role, you must be able to travel to the relevant Yunex Traffic site or your respective college.

Right to Work

Please note, if you are applying for an apprenticeship at Yunex Traffic, you must have the Right to Work in the UK for the duration of the apprenticeship. Unfortunately, we are currently unable to sponsor anyone joining us on an Apprenticeship who does not have valid right to work in the UK.

Recruitment Process

Applications for our apprenticeships will close on 21st February 2025.

Following your application, if you are successful, we will invite you an interview via MS Teams, with a second stage in-person interview at our depot in Poole if successful. This is a chance to meet with the hiring team and discuss the role further. Our interviews will be competency (skills) based and are a chance for us to find out what your motivations are for your future career.

Interviews will take place between January – March 2025.

Our apprentices will join the business on 26th August 2025 so you must be available from this date.

Additional information to help with your application.

If you would like to hear more about Yunex Traffic and what we do, check out our Virtual Work Experience with Springpod here! This is an on-demand programme that you can complete at any time. If you complete this, be sure to let us know on your application, or via email at ukcareers@yunextraffic.com.

For this role, we would recommend providing a cover letter with your CV, advising us of any relevant interests or projects you have completed relating to this subject area.

To keep up to date with current news, events, and job roles at Yunex, sign up to our Recruitment Newsletter here, that will bring you updates about what we have been up to here at Yunex Traffic, sharing employee stories and showcasing some of our exciting new roles.

We look forward to hearing from you!