Fast track your tech career with Deloitte in UK Government Defence

Deloitte, in partnership with Makers, is proud to announce the launch of its new Software Engineering Bootcamp in Manchester and Bristol.

We’re looking for 25 ambitious individuals ready to retrain as Software Developers, build future-proof tech careers, and join Deloitte’s rapidly growing UK Government Defence team. This fully funded training programme is designed to fast track your journey as a software developer, providing a brilliant basis from which to continue to learn, develop and grow.

Are you a tech enthusiast ready to accelerate your career into tech?

We are looking for technical, ambitious and curious candidates based in Manchester and Bristol who are ready to retrain as Software Developers and contribute to the next wave of innovation at Deloitte.

Deloitte is launching a new cohort of 25 engineers to support urgent demand from its clients. This programme forms part of Deloitte’s vision for growth, community building, and talent development in Manchester and Bristol and offers a fast-track route into software engineering through immersive, high-quality training delivered by Makers.

The programme will be based in Deloitte’s Manchester and Bristol offices, with a hybrid delivery model and curriculum focused on contemporary digital skills - including Java, cloud, and AI. If you’re ready to build a career in tech with one of the UK’s most respected firms, this is your opportunity to make it happen.

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The Training Course

Join a cohort of twenty-five like-minded, aspiring developers and complete the prestigious 12-week Java Bootcamp delivered by Makers - a leading tech training provider with over a decade of experience. Training is delivered remotely by experienced Software Engineers, with key sessions and events hosted at Deloitte’s offices.

The course will cover the core technologies you'll need for your career at Deloitte, including Java, cloud, and engineering best practices. The curriculum is tailored to the role, equipping you to succeed on projects that use modern development frameworks and tools.

You'll earn a salary of £20,000 during Bootcamp, progressing to £30,900 - £33,900 during Placement with Deloitte (depending on location). Once you've successfully completed the programme, you’ll join Deloitte’s practice, with an expectation to be in the office or client site 4 days a week. The goal is to support your long-term progression into a permanent mid-level engineering role at the firm.

No prior coding experience is needed - just curiosity, commitment, and a willingness to learn.

Key Dates

Applications open: 15th September 2025

Applications close: 13th October 2025

Open days:

Manchester: 30th September, 6–8pm
Bristol: 7th October, 6-8pm

Whether you’ve applied or not, you’re welcome to join an open evening. You’ll hear more about Deloitte and this opportunity, meet the team, and ask any questions you might have. Bristol dates are being finalised and will be shared soon.

Note: The application process can take up to 2 weeks, so we advise you to apply early to allow time to work through the entry materials.

Interviews with Makers: Date to be confirmed

Only shortlisted candidates will advance to the final interview stage with Deloitte.

Bootcamp start date with Makers: 5th January 2026

Placement start date with Deloitte: 30th March 2026

Training: Your first 12 weeks will consist of learning to code, develop and integrate software via Makers’ renowned bootcamp. This will include specialist training for the role at Deloitte.

After training, you will be on placement for a further 14 months.

Key Information

Salary:

Starting salary during Bootcamp: £20,000
Progressing during Placement to:

£30,900 - Manchester office

£33,900 - Bristol office

Location:

Manchester - You must live within a commutable distance of the Deloitte office
Bristol - Although the Deloitte base office location will be Deloitte office in Bristol, most projects will be located in the Gloucester/Cheltenham area. Applicants should be expect to work from these locations

Work pattern: Hybrid with a minimum 4 days per week spent in Deloitte/client site
Programme and role information:

Accelerator programme information

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Training and Security Criteria

Successful applicants will join the Makers coding bootcamp while Deloitte carries out onboarding and security checks for the role. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on passing Security Check (SC) clearance, which will be processed during the bootcamp period. It is likely that, once in role, you will be required to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.

Security Clearance Information:

All successful candidates must obtain a high level of security clearance. Many of these clearances will require you to be a UK Citizen and to have lived in the UK for at least 7 of the last 10 years.

Factors such as nationality (UK or dual), previous nationalities held, and place of birth, can impact your ability to gain clearance.

For more details about the clearance process visit the official government guidance:

Official government guidance

United Kingdom security vetting

See vetting charter

United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) is the main UK government provider of security clearances.

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Register Your Interest

Closing 13th October 2025

Coding Challenges

Complete within 10 days of registration

Upon registration, you will receive an email asking you to complete our Intro to Python Course. After this, you'll be sent a coding challenge to check for coding aptitude.

There is a minimum pass mark and you'll have 2 hours to complete it. This will be sent after completing Step 1 of the form.

Video Interview with the Makers Selection Team

Date: October 2025

The Makers Selection Team will review completed coding challenges and those that meet the essential criteria will be invited to an interview with a member of the team.

Interviews last 30 minutes, include time for questions.

Interview with the Deloitte Team

Date: October 2025

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 2-step interview process with Deloitte.

Onboarding

Date: November 2025

The successful candidates will be invited to the Makers bootcamp and the onboarding process. Security checks will be conducted during this time.

FAQs

Yes, you are entitled to a holiday leave package during your placement. However, leave cannot be taken during the Bootcamp training period.

Yes, these roles are contingent on a successful candidate passing a security clearance with the HMG National Security Vetting service.

You must also have had a minimum residency in the UK of 10 years for a Developed Vetting (DV) Clearance.

If unsure, please contact the Selection Team.

There are no minimum qualifications needed to apply. Graduates may also apply as well as those currently working in tech.

For further information, please take a look at our extended FAQ doc below.

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No. This programme is for people ready to start a career in tech - particularly career switchers or recent graduates. If you're still enrolled in university or another training course, this opportunity isn’t suitable.