Build Your Future in Tech with Moonpig Sparks

Tech is at the heart of everything Moonpig do. From building clever AI tools that personalise the customer experience, to crafting slick features on their app that make gifting a breeze.

Moonpig Sparks is a brand-new apprenticeship programme built to open doors, spark opportunity, and grow the next generation of tech talent.

Ready to spark something new?

As an apprentice at Moonpig, you’ll join an earn-while-you-learn programme designed to give you real-world experience, strong foundations, and room to grow.

You’ll start with expert-led training through Makers’ renowned bootcamp. Then, you’ll join Moonpig’s tech teams, building things that matter for the moments that matter.

There are opportunities to specialise in roles like Software Engineering in Manchester and Data Engineering In London, so you can shape a path that suits your strengths and passion.

This is your pathway into a company that is leading the online gifting revolution, designed to open doors for the next generation of digital talent - no matter your background or experience.

The Start of Something Brilliant

Join a cohort of like-minded aspiring Software and Data Engineers and complete Makers’ prestigious bootcamp, delivered remotely by experienced professional coaches.

The course covers the essential technologies and skills you’ll need for your career at Moonpig.

From day one of the programme, you’ll be employed by Moonpig. Upon successful completion of your bootcamp with Makers, you’ll transition into your role with the Moonpig team, applying your new skills in a real-world environment.

Moonpig's Values

At Moonpig, we’re all about being brave, raising the bar, thinking team, and keeping things simple. We back each other, work on what matters, and look for smart ways to do things better.

If you’re ready to jump in, grow fast and have a laugh along the way, you’ll fit right in. Want to learn more about our core values? Find them on the Moonpig Careers Site.

Key Information - Apprentice Software Engineer

Competitive Salary: £28,000 per annum + bonus (subject to bonus eligibility terms). Plus a range of benefits- including generous staff discount, wellbeing support, summer hours and more!

Location: 1 Balloon St, Manchester M4 4BE

Bootcamp duration: 16 Weeks

Work pattern: Hybrid working. Moonpig operate a trust-based flexibility to balance work and life; they focus on meaningful results and support individual work pattern needs.

Programme and role information: 18 month Fixed term contract, which includes a 16 week Makers bootcamp.

Job Description - Apprentice Software Engineer

Key Information - Apprentice Data Engineer

Competitive Salary: £30,000 per annum + bonus (subject to bonus eligibility terms). Plus a range of benefits- including generous staff discount, wellbeing support, summer hours and more!

Location: 8-10 Back Hill, London EC1R 5EN

Bootcamp duration: 12 Weeks

Work pattern: Hybrid working. Moonpig operate a trust-based flexibility to balance work and life; they focus on meaningful results and support individual work pattern needs.

Programme and role information: 18 month Fixed term contract, which includes a 12 week Makers bootcamp.

Job Description - Apprentice Data Engineer

Key Dates

Applications open: 21st October 2025

Applications close: 28th October 2025

Interviews with Makers: Late October to mid November

Final interviews with Moonpig:

Data Engineer: 1st December - London

Software Engineer: 2nd December - Manchester

Makers bootcamp start date: 26th January 2026

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Get started with your application and begin your tech journey today

Please note: if you are applying for more than one opportunity, you will need to complete all of the steps for each process.

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Register Your Interest

Closing 28th October 2025

Complete the application form to begin your journey.

Coding Challenges

Complete within 10 days of registration

You’ll receive an email with coding challenges within 24 hours of registration.
These must be completed within 10 days.

👉 Check your spam folder so you don’t miss it.

⚠️ A minimum pass mark is required.

Interview with Makers

Late October to mid November

Our Selection Team will review your coding challenges. If you meet the essential criteria, you’ll be invited to a 1:1 interview.

Interview with the Moonpig Team

1st & 2nd December

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend interviews with Moonpig.

In-person assessment days:

- Data Engineering: 1st December - London
- Software Engineering: 2nd December - Manchester

The sessions will be centred around Moonpig’s values and are a great opportunity for you to meet the team and share more about yourself. Learn more about Moonpig’s values on their website.

Onboarding

15th December

Successful candidates will sign employment contracts, receive next steps, and complete the Makers onboarding process ahead of Day 1 of the bootcamp.

FAQs

You won’t be able to take annual leave during the bootcamp training dates. After training, you can take holiday during your apprenticeship placement.

As an employee, you’re entitled to paid holiday. The exact number of days will be confirmed in your Moonpig employment contract, but you’ll receive at least 20 days per year plus bank holidays.

You must have lived in the UK or EEA for the past three consecutive years (not for education purposes), or hold:

Refugee status or indefinite leave to remain in the UK
Permission from the UK government to live in the UK (not for education purposes)
Pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme

If you’re unsure about your eligibility, please contact the Selection Team.

No formal qualifications are required. However, to comply with government funding rules, applicants must:

Be aged 16+ at the time of enrolment
Not be in full-time education
Not already hold a qualification at the same level in a related subject (e.g. computer science, data engineering).

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.