L4 Software Developer Apprentice (WTS Technologies)

Summary

In this you will be working as part of a small team. Your primary role will be a managing a portfolio of client websites and developing new websites from start to finish. We are looking for someone who is willing to learn on the job and pick up the knowledge and experience shared by members of the team.

Annual wage

£13,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£13,000-£14,500 per annum

Training course

Software developer (level 4)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 7 October

Duration

1 Year 6 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Creating fully responsive websites and web applications using HTML, Javascript, PHP and MySQL
PHP- Experience and good knowledge in PHP would very advantageous
Ability to edit existing websites
MySQL – Some experience in solving online queries
HTML/CSS/JQuery - Demonstrable skills with front end web technologies
You will be required to communicate with customers and other staff members and provide support to existing websites
You will be required to manage your own individual projects and meet agreed deadlines
We offer an incredibly large variety of projects to work on, that all have different technical aspects so there is always more to learn

Where you’ll work

UNIT 4 MILESTONE COURT

STANNINGLEY

PUDSEY

LS28 6HE

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ESTIO TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Software developer (level 4)

Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)

Course contents

create logical and maintainable code

develop effective user interfaces

link code to data sets

test code and analyse results to correct errors found using unit testing

conduct a range of test types, such as Integration, System, User Acceptance, Non-Functional, Performance and Security testing.

identify and create test scenarios

apply structured techniques to problem solving, debug code and understand the structure of programmes in order to identify and resolve issues

create simple software designs to effectively communicate understanding of the program

create analysis artefacts, such as use cases and/or user stories

build, manage and deploy code into the relevant environment

apply an appropriate software development approach according to the relevant paradigm (for example object oriented, event driven or procedural)

follow software designs and functional or technical specifications

follow testing frameworks and methodologies

follow company, team or client approaches to continuous integration, version and source control

communicate software solutions and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders

apply algorithms, logic and data structures

interpret and implement a given design whist remaining compliant with security and maintainability requirements

Your training plan

Estio apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry experienced training team.

Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.

Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.

Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 4 Software Developer, with training in how to:

Create logical and maintainable codes for software development
Apply security best practice to the software solution throughout the software development life cycle
Apply appropriate recovery techniques to ensure the software solution being developed is not lost
Implement accurate and effective change control
Undertake unit testing of solutions, with appropriate levels of test code coverage, to identify and resolve issues
Apply suitable 'bug fixes' based on severity and priority

For a full list of programme modules visit: estio.co.uk/

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English Language and Maths (grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Team working
Hard worker
Self-motivated

Other requirements

• Experience managing and developing websites • Fluent in HTML / CSS / PHP / MySQL • Knowledge of FTP • Be able to fix cross-browser compatibility issues

About this company

A supplier of computer hardware and networking solutions Pudsey, Leeds-based WTS Technologies has developed over the years expanding its digital service offering to meet growing client demand. Today WTS offers extensive online business solutions with professional web design, software development and e-business services at our heart.

After this apprenticeship

This role offers the potential for a permanent position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, contingent on performance

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