Software Developer Apprentice

Duties and responsibilities:

Demonstrate structured development skills and the ability to understand software from a business and user perspective
Translate specification into technical solutions and be able to document the solutions
Develop, test and maintain software to required standards to agreed timescales
Manage your own schedule and be responsible for reporting schedule deviations to your line manager
Adhere to technical, security and compliance standards
Communicate clearly, accurately and professionally, both technical and non-technical subject matter
Demonstrate and develop effective problem-solving abilities
Be self-motivated, work independently and as an active team member
Take great pride in your work and pay attention to details
Be enthusiastic about learning new skills
Eager to research up and coming technologies to develop your skills further
Your role may require you to undertake activities outside of regular working hours

Desired skills:

.NET Framework
Microsoft SQL Server
HTML
CSS
jQuery
MVC
Web Development
Entity Framework
JavaScript
PHP
JavaScript
Laravel
CMS such as WordPress
Good communication skills
Personal qualities
Enthusiastic
Sense of humour
Relator
Flexible and adaptable
Achiever
Innovator

Desired qualifications
Five GCSEs grades A – C (9 – 4 on the new grading system), and Level 3 qualifications, including A levels, NVQ/SVQ Level 3, or a BTEC National. Some will expect or require applicants to have subjects related to the particular apprenticeship.

Future prospects
Potential to progress within the software industry.

Things to consider
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that’s part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

Summary:

Wage
Competitive salary

Working week
Monday – Friday, 09:00 – 17:00.
Total hours per week: 37.50

Expected duration
2 years

Possible start date
01 May 2020

Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 4 (A level)

Reference number
VAC001610427
Positions
1 available

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