Software Apprentice

Summary

You will support and manage the delivery of technical projects/solutions and fully support existing functions and services consumed by the businesses.

Annual wage: £18,000 a year
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Training course: Software developer (level 4)
Hours: Monday to Friday: 9.00am - 5.30pm (Breaks to be confirmed)
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 1 October
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Positions available: 2

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

Duties:

Working to an assignment and timelines
Through close collaboration with IT functions and business stakeholders contribute to the optimal business solutioning process
Develop technical solutions and business Apps around the Microsoft
Power Platform through a developing technical knowledge of PowerBI, PowerAutomate and PowerApp (Canvas and Model Driven),
DataVerse and SharePoint Online in particular
Develop a good understanding and contribute to the ongoing maturity of the business IT architecture and frameworks
Develop capability to work under an Agile delivery framework across multiple assignments simultaneously
Be capable of working with peers across joint development assignments
Support as required with the maturity of the business data strategy and architecture framework
Support the ongoing development of Business Stream reporting systems
Support leads with identifying areas of improvement to the business stream services
Network with business stream process and data owners to better understand the operational processes to drive maximum value from IT and digitisation
Align with Data Architecture functions to ensure data governance, standards and policies are adhered too

Where you’ll work

St James' Boulevard Newcastle upon Tyne

NE4 5BZ

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

JUST IT 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

Software Developer Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard
You will receive full training and support from the Just IT Apprenticeship team to increase your skills
Your training will include gaining a Level 4 Software Development qualification
Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Math and English (grade C/4)

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Passion for software

About this company

A leading accountancy and business advisory firm is seeking a talented IT Service Desk Analyst Apprentice. This firm provides crucial advice and solutions to entrepreneurial organizations navigating today’s dynamic business landscape. Working closely with Britain's economic engine—ambitious, high-growth businesses—the firm directly advises owners and management teams, helping them fuel the economy.

After this apprenticeship

Potential for a permanent role for the right candidate

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