Software Engineer (Degree Apprenticeship)

About Us

Fideres delivers effective economic analysis and testimony, turning data into courtroom advantage. As global litigation experts, we help law firms secure new cases and offer unbiased, conflict-free insights for complex and innovative disputes. Driven by rigorous analysis, we empower justice—for all—from case strategy to victory.

By dedicating ourselves solely to litigation-based economic analysis, we can provide truly unbiased assessments and maintain our commitment to objectivity.

Our Competition litigation consulting team has provided expert opinions on major antitrust legal actions against Big Tech (including Apple, Amazon and Facebook), Big Pharma, Big Finance and Big Agriculture. Meanwhile our original and innovative reports on river sewage and Covid-19 have led to national press coverage.

Our Financial and Securities Litigation team has acted as plaintiffs' experts in the most consequential financial cartels and market manipulation cases of the past 10 years. opportunities for all.

About this Role

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Software Engineer to join Fideres and develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to become a professional software engineer, following the 3-4 year degree (level 6) apprenticeship program.

As an Apprentice, you will work alongside our experienced Software Engineers, contributing to real projects while learning on the job. You will gain practical experience in coding, systems analysis, and data management, gradually taking on more responsibility as your skills develop.

Key Responsibilities

You will learn and gradually take on responsibilities such as:

• Writing, testing and debugging software and code to meet business wide requirements.
• Understanding how data flows through systems and applications, learn how to build infrastructure to support this.
• Support the integration of business wide systems and databases.
• Learning how to document code, processes and technical solutions clearly.
• Participating in system upgrades, migrations and new technology roll-outs.
• Developing problem-solving and troubleshooting skills to resolve technical issues.
• Communicating technical concepts to non-technical colleagues.
• Building awareness of cyber security, data protection and compliance requirements.

Key Skills and Attributes

To be successful in securing a place on this apprenticeship you should have:

• A strong interest in technology and software development.
• Three A-levels (with a minimum of two STEM subjects including Maths) or equivalent qualifications. Economics is not essential but would be desirable.
• Basic coding skills in any language (Python, C#, Java, SQL or similar).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, responsive to stakeholder needs
• Excellent problem solving and logic skills.
• Initiative, integrity and accountability.
• Takes ownership/accountability, is focused on delivery and committed to seeing projects through to their close.
• Has integrity, initiative, and is not afraid to express an opinion and offer new solutions.