Dev Ops Engineer Level 4 Apprenticeship - London

Dev Ops Engineer Level 4 Apprenticeship - London

Please note: This role may close soon depending on the level of interest so don’t miss out!

Getting millions there safely. Loving your job.

Salary: £28,380 per annum

What we offer

• Free travel on the TfL network for you and a nominee who lives in the same household
• Discounted National Rail and Eurostar travel
• Defined pension contribution scheme
• Minimum 29 days annual leave (pro rata dependent on role) plus public and bank holidays.
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers & many more

Duration:

2 years

Location:

Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4 week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.

Entry requirements

• You should already hold or be working towards a minimum of 3 GCSE’s Grade A* - C or Grade 4 and above or equivalent including English language and Maths.
• A level Maths is desirable.
• You are not eligible for this scheme if you currently hold or are working towards a qualification at the same or higher level in a related subject or have already studied content from the qualification for this scheme.
• You must be 18 years of age before 7 September 2026 to be eligible for this scheme.

Proposed start date: 7th September 2026

Job overview

Our Tech & Data teams focus on what’s behind the millions of daily transactions on London’s transport network. As a part of our fast-paced Technology & Data teams you’ll learn the skills required to support the teams that keep London Moving, and work with cutting-edge technologies to deliver software that’s used by millions of Londoners every day.

Our Technology Development and Technology Service Operations teamwork across a range of technologies from coding languages such as C#, Java, Microsoft Azure, SQL, python and lots of other exciting software. We use technology to improve the journeys of our customers, maximise the efficiency of our network and to extract insight from our data to enable us to make key business decisions.

What will I be doing?

As an apprentice, your development programme will be made up of 4 - 5 placement rotations. For example, in Revenue DevOps, Corporate Development and Support, Online Development, Tech Dev Build Team or Service Operations. Our aim is to give you the skills and breadth of experience you need for your successful career. We also understand that everyone’s career is different, so every apprentice’s journey is unique. Here’s an idea of what yours may look like:

Year 1

Initial training – 1 month

You meet fellow apprentices who are starting their DevOps development scheme at the same time as you. Over four weeks you are introduced to the fundamentals of creating, maintaining and supporting applications with C# and Microsoft Azure technologies and learn how to test and monitor your code, whilst in a supportive and friendly group setting. This informal training is led by current developers and DevOps engineers from our teams, including recent apprentices, and equips you with the knowledge and confidence to start your first placement.

Placement 1 example – Revenue Systems DevOps Development

• Using C# and Azure, your team supports a scalable platform for calculating the charges related to fares and/or road usage.
• With guidance from senior engineers, you learn how to develop and support applications using the right technology from their ever-changing range of products.
• Extend your knowledge of testing and learn how to optimise the performance of components before they’re released and then how to monitor and support the live systems for any issues.

Placement 2 example – Professional Services and Digital/Analytics

• Supporting applications and O365 Suite (SharePoint, MS Dynamics and Livelink Document management)
• Write and edit work instructions for tasks in technical area ensuring all work is completed to these standards.
• Respond to and resolve incidents across a range of Professional Services completing small developments and fixing incidents.
• Learn basic Database Admin activities
• Rotate to work alongside the developers coding new developments
• Transition CI/CD into service live across different sprints.

Placement 3 example – Full-stack DevOps Development

• Working in a team, under the guidance of an experienced developer, you may create and support a responsive React web application, which allows London Underground staff to view train timetable information relevant to their station.
• You collaborate with end users to understand their issues and requirements and demonstrate your product, as it evolves, and get their feedback.
• Your team may also create and/or support a C# API, running in Microsoft’s Azure Cloud, which feeds data to the web application.
• Using pair programming, within a Scrum team, you’ll learn how to deliver and maintain high quality, clean code with extensive automated tests.

Placement 4 example – Asset Management

• Support Asset Management Systems such as Maximo, Ellipse and Mobile applications
• Responding to and resolving incidents across a range of LU, Surface and RFLI Asset Management Applications
• Working alongside subject matter and leading industry experts

Other placement activities you may get the opportunity to experience

• Operations Team for LU applications like Trackernet (Train Movement) & Electronic Incident Reporting & Railway Timetable Scheduling
• Join project Development & Sprint teams to experience Agile Methodology and ways of working
• Support the team creating TfL’s mobile apps, with the opportunity to support Android or iOS apps or combine this with your increasing knowledge of C# to secure API services which push data to devices.

There is flexibility for apprentices to tailor their scheme to their interests, ensuring placements are taken within the Revenue DevOps, Online, Corporate and/or Service Operations - Professional Services and LU & Rail teams. We are aware that some apprentices start with, or develop during their placements, an interest to a technology area and we want to ensure you get the most from your apprenticeship with TfL.

Sustainability

Sustainability is intrinsic to TfL’s work ethos, and we ensure that we operate in a sustainable way to protect and regenerate the natural world. You’ll also be able to complete placements that help deliver our green strategy and ensure TfL is a strong, green heartbeat for London.

Where can this career take me?

Upon successful completion of this scheme, you could roll-off into Junior DevOps Engineer roles, which could lead to further career development opportunities such as DevOps Engineer or Application Engineer roles to ultimately Senior DevOps Engineers or Senior Application Engineers and beyond.

What training and support will you get?

You will be working towards a Level 4 apprenticeship qualification in DevOps Engineering. Typically, you will be required to attend formal training with the official apprenticeship training provider, every few months within your first year. Our award-winning teams will support your ongoing development, through a wide range of on-the-job practical experience and placements. We'll support your professional development through a combination of training, mentoring, and networking.

You'll also receive one-to-one guidance throughout the programme from your:

• Placement manager: Responsible for your day-to-day management and support with your development
• Scheme sponsor: A senior manager who acts as a technical and professional adviser and has line manager responsibility
• Buddy: Usually, an apprentice or graduate who gives support to you and ensure that you feel welcomed in the organisation
• Development adviser: Supports your professional development through providing career coaching and career progression at TfL

What do we look for?

Our core values are extremely important to us, and we desire candidates who are:

• Caring about our colleagues, our customers and our work
• Open to each other, to new ideas and to working together
• Adaptable to diverse needs and willing to innovate

Application process

Our application system requires all applicants to upload a CV. Although CVs are not reviewed during the shortlisting process, we do use them to confirm that applicants meet the required grade eligibility criteria. You are welcome to upload a basic CV however, please ensure that the section detailing your qualifications is accurate and up to date. Please note we do not read cover letters.

The application process consists of 5 steps, including online assessments which will need to be completed within an allocated time frame. We highly recommend that you read through this document thoroughly so that you can familiarise yourself with the process. You will receive information and guidance around each assessment stage as you progress through your application.

Please pay close attention to emails and deadlines provided noting you have 1 week to complete online assessments and we cannot re-issue these tests once the deadline passes. Assessment centres for apprentice roles will take place from March - May 2026, please note that many roles only have 1 assessment day and we are unable to guarantee alternative dates. We are conducting assessment centres in-person and virtually (role dependent).

Our city. Made better by you.

TfL is a place that’s open to your ideas. Where you can make a tangible impact and see the positive results of your work on the people and places around you. It’s a place where you can thrive and achieve. Where you’re encouraged and enabled and empowered to feel pride in the work you do. The clue is in the name, really. We work together for a better London. A better place for everyone. Constantly improving and enhancing how we operate to shape a city of the future.

Inclusive recruitment process

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. In High Volume campaigns including Graduate, Apprentice and Intern recruitment the minimum criteria we set is achieving a pass mark in our first stage assessments, adopting a proportionate approach as part of the Disability Confident scheme. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments for any stages of the application process.

Contact us

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

Contact the recruitment team by

• Phone: 0203 005 1680 (Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 17.30)
• Email: earlycareerscampaigns@tfl.gov.uk

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.