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DevOps Engineer - Level 4 Apprenticeship
Accelerate software delivery and reduce operational costs with skilled DevOps engineers. Build automated deployment pipelines, improve system reliability, and enable rapid innovation while developing in-house cloud expertise.
Transform Your Software Delivery
Our Level 4 DevOps Engineer Apprenticeship equips your team to deliver software faster, more reliably, and securely. Through automation, modern DevOps practices, and cloud-native tools, your business can accelerate feature delivery, improve system stability, and foster innovation.
What Your DevOps Engineer Will Deliver
Automation and Reliability
- Build automated pipelines to streamline deployments
- Implement Infrastructure as Code for consistent, repeatable environments
- Develop automated testing frameworks to maintain software quality
- Deploy self-healing systems and auto-scaling solutions
- Set up monitoring and alerting to detect and resolve issues proactively
- Integrate security practices into deployment pipelines for continuous protection
Business Transformation
- Shift from infrequent releases to frequent, reliable deployments
- Reduce the risk of deployment failures through automated testing and validation
- Improve system stability and uptime through proactive monitoring and automation
- Enable rapid experimentation and innovation with low-risk deployment practices
Operational and Business Impact
Operational Efficiency
- Increase the frequency of software deployments
- Reduce the time from code development to production deployment
- Minimise the risk of failed deployments
- Resolve system incidents quickly, reducing downtime
Cost and Resource Optimisation
- Reduce manual operational tasks and repetitive work
- Develop internal capability to reduce reliance on external contractors
- Optimise cloud and infrastructure usage through automation and scalable systems
Structured Skills Development (College Delivery)
DevOps Foundations
- Version control and collaboration
- Basic scripting and automation
- Cloud platform fundamentals
- Introduction to CI/CD pipelines
Advanced Automation
- Infrastructure as Code mastery
- Containerisation and orchestration
- Advanced CI/CD pipeline development
- Monitoring, logging, and system observability
Platform Excellence
- Architecture design and optimisation
- Security automation practices (DevSecOps)
- Cost optimisation strategies
- Team leadership and mentoring
Government Funding Package
Financial Support
- Up to £17,000 in government funding
- Up to 100% of training costs covered
- No upfront payments required
- Additional incentives available for young apprentices (16 to 18 years)
Programme Support
- Cloud platform credits for hands-on learning
- Funding for certification exams
- Expert mentorship and professional guidance
- Industry placement opportunities
Critical for Modern Businesses
Digital-First Companies
- SaaS and technology providers
- E-commerce platforms
- Financial services and fintech
- Media, entertainment, and creative tech
Transformation Projects
- Legacy system modernisation
- Cloud migration initiatives
- Adoption of microservices architectures
- Agile and DevOps transformation programmes
Structured Learning Path
Workplace Application
- Work on live production systems
- Participate in active deployment pipelines
- Gain hands-on incident response experience
- Collaborate across development and operations teams
Professional Training & Development (College – Off the Job training)
- Achieve cloud and DevOps certifications
- Full delivery of the Level 4 Dev Ops Apprenticeship Standard
- Develop expertise with the full DevOps toolchain
- Attend best practice workshops
- Engage with industry conferences
Success Metrics
Technical Excellence
- Extent of deployment automation
- Reliability and stability of deployed systems
- Speed of resolving incidents and maintaining uptime
- Implementation of continuous security practices
Business Value
- Faster delivery of new features and updates
- Reduced operational and infrastructure effort
- Higher quality and stability of software releases
- Increased capacity for innovation and experimentation
Government Funding
Up to 100% of training costs covered
Skilled Workforce
Train employees to your standards
Business Growth
Improved productivity and retention
Cost Effective
Lower recruitment and training costs
Duration
15-24 months
Level
Level 4
Sector
Technology
Training Structure
Off-the-job training provided
Start Dates
Flexible starts available
Government Funding Available
Reduce training costs with government support for this apprenticeship
Maximum Funding Available
£17,000
Per apprentice
Training Costs Covered
Up to 100%
For eligible employers
Key Funding Benefits
100% funding for 16-21s
Full training costs covered
Additional incentive
£1,000 for hiring 16-18 year olds
Business support included
Account management & mentoring
Up to 100% funding for most employers
Up to a 5% employer contribution
Off-the-job training: 466 hours minimum (20% of working hours)
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