1 x Data Engineer apprenticeships
About this role
Crimson Academy Build a meaningful career in Microsoft and AI Join Crimson's award-winning IT apprenticeship programme Crimson Academy is how we grow our future consultants. It sits at the heart of our business, not on the sidelines. When you join as an apprentice, we are genuinely invested in your success because your growth directly shapes the impact we deliver for our clients and the communities they serve. Apply for AI Automation Apprentice ➔ Apply for Data Engineer Apprentice ➔ Turning your potential into real-world impact Our award-winning IT apprenticeship programme is designed for people who want more than just a job in tech. If you’re motivated, curious, and want to build a career as a Microsoft Consultant, we’ll give you the structure, support, and real-world experience to get there. You don’t need a traditional background in IT. Our apprentices include school leavers, graduates, and career changers who decided to back themselves and move into technology with purpose. From day one, you’ll earn a full salary and benefits while working on live client projects. You’ll learn from experienced Crimson consultants, use modern Microsoft technologies, and follow a structured training pathway that can take you from a Level 4 apprenticeship through to a degree-level qualification. We partner with specialist training provider Digital Native UK to deliver the formal learning side of the programme, while Crimson focuses on what really matters: hands-on experience, mentoring, and preparing you to succeed in a consulting career. Crimson is a Microsoft consulting business working across higher education, housing, homebuilding, and local government. The work we do helps organisations serve students, tenants, buyers, and citizens better. As an apprentice, you won’t just learn how technology works. You’ll learn why it matters. I have really enjoyed my first two months with Crimson. There has been a wide range of learning activities, including some very entertaining role-plays. I’m really looking forward to getting stuck into project work now, and I’ve recently booked my first Microsoft exam. James C. Crimson Apprentice I’ve loved every single day of my Crimson journey so far. This is because Crimson feels more like a family rather than just a job. I’ve been impressed by the attention given to the apprentices, with presentations from every head of department and the Managing Director himself – it made me feel valued and gave me confidence that I can be successful at Crimson. Mihai I. Crimson Apprentice We have been encouraged to stretch ourselves and grasp the plethora of opportunities available to develop, whether that be in mindset, a practical skill or simply experience in a certain field. Andrea K. Crimson Apprentice I’ve had such a warm, joyous and informative welcome to Crimson. Everyone is keen to share their knowledge and support me on my journey. Sabrina B. Crimson Apprentice I’ve learned a lot and grown a lot already, and my experience so far has made me much more confident in my own future. Michael H. Crimson Apprentice I have already been assigned project work and learned lots in the first steps in becoming a Microsoft Certified, qualified business analyst. I have formed strong relationships with many people across the company – most notably my mentor, my coach, and my academy cohort – who have all aided my progress so far. I look forward to what the rest of this journey will bring me. Cameron B. Crimson Apprentice A structured path from learning to live delivery The Level 4 apprenticeship takes just over a year to complete, and the cohort will then move onto Level 5/6 of the degree apprenticeship. With a mix of time spent at Digital Native focusing on theory and time spent at Crimson applying the new knowledge to live customer projects, apprentices gain a wide range of experience and knowledge. What are the day-to-day tasks? The scheme is varied, and time is split across focused study time with Digital Native and project related work with Crimson. Applicants must be organised, as every day is filled with different tasks – no day is the same at Crimson. During the level 4 stage of the apprenticeship, the days are very structured, and as you progress through the apprenticeship you will become more independent. At the Crimson Head Office, tasks include software testing, writing up requirements, client/internal meetings, and information analysis. There are also plenty of self-improvement, personal growth, and business awareness sessions at Digital Native and Crimson. There is a mandatory reading list and each apprentice is asked to lead a book review which is presented on a Teams call with an open invitation to the whole Crimson team. What are the minimum requirements? For Crimson Academy, the main requirement is having the right mindset, personality and inter-personal skills to fit the Crimson culture. We are looking for individuals interested in a career in tech but you don’t have to be an IT expert already. Our solutions are low code, no code and our programme will ensure you learn you all the tech you need to know. Applicants should be 18 or over (as a minimum your 18th birthday must fall during the first year of study) and have a minimum of 5 GCSE’s (grade 5 or above), including English and Maths however most of our current Academy have either A levels (or equivalent) or a degree. What qualifications will I get? The qualifications you will get depend on the apprenticeship programme you join and your previous qualifications. All Academy members will undertake Microsoft exams including MB-901 and PL-200. Below you will find information on the qualifications for each programme, and for those who already have a degree. Level 4 Software Testing Programme: Level 4 ISTQB Software Tester Qualification. Digital & Technology Solutions BSc (Hons) provided they continue to Level 5/6. Level 4 Business Analyst Programme: Level 4 BCS Foundation Certificate. Digital & Technology Solutions BSc (Hons) provided they continue to Level 5/6. Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree: Level 4 qualification (ISTQB Qualification or BCS Certificate). If you already have a degree, you can choose whether to continue to study for a further 2 years after achieving the level 4 to gain an IT degree, or move onto 100% delivery after the first year, and therefore will not achieve an IT degree. Will there be a job after I complete the apprenticeship? Provided apprentices meet their first-year targets and pass the course, they will have a permanent role as a Junior Microsoft Consultant at Crimson when the apprenticeship is finished. Our Microsoft Consultants work to create solutions to clients’ IT needs using the full suite of Microsoft software products. They work with clients from a wide range of sectors including higher education, house builders, housing associations and local government. Why should you apply to the Crimson Academy? An award-winning programme Our degree apprenticeship programme has achieved regional and national recognition within 12 months of launch. Crimson was named SME Employer of the Year at the West Midlands National Apprenticeship Awards 2020, went on to be Highly Commended at the National Apprenticeship Awards, and later won Medium Employer of the Year at the Birmingham Live Apprenticeship Awards. Join the Crimson family and make a difference At Crimson, you join a supportive team of people who care about doing meaningful work and are trusted with real responsibility from the outset. By month three, apprentices work alongside experienced Microsoft Consultants on live client projects, applying what they’ve learned with Digital Native and building confidence through real-world experience within genuine client delivery teams and projects. Competitive salary Our apprentices will receive £22,000 increasing to £25,000 based on performance in the first year.
What this role is, and what else it is called
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