Apprentice Web Developer

Summary

We’re looking for a savvy, ambitious, and motivated web development apprentice to join our agency here in Leigh-on-Sea, supporting our Development team and playing a key role in the expansion and success of the department. Storm is a forward-thinking, fast-paced, full-service marketing agency, ranked among the UK's top agencies.

Annual wage: £18,000 a year
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Training course: Software developer (level 4)
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.00am- 5.00pm Friday 8.00am- 4.00pm
39 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 21 October
Duration: 2 Years
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

Day-to-day, you will be:

Working directly alongside the Lead Developer, shadowing everything they do to deliver internal and new client projects as part of the agency team
Learning to develop and hone your skills across a number of frameworks and building web projects using Craft CMS
Helping to support and maintain existing client websites, with an overview and understanding of code languages
Communicating and collaborating with other teams and departments (design, strategy and content)

You’ll need to be willing to learn, observe, listen and receive feedback on your work, and over time you’ll gain valuable knowledge and expertise working across live projects. You’ll receive hands-on training in a commercial agency environment, giving you everything you need to succeed within your career. If you have an unstoppable drive and a passion for website development, then we’ll nurture, mentor and work with you, giving you all the necessary skills required to be the best website developer you can be.

We’re on the hunt for methodical thinkers, problem solvers, and all-round great team members with a genuine love for wanting to build beautifully functional websites.

Shadowing our Lead Developer, you’ll hone and develop your skills and capabilities that will see you working on a variety of projects - new and old, external and internal. No two days are ever the same here at Storm!

Where you’ll work

1727-1729 LONDON ROAD

LEIGH ON SEA

SS9 2SW

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

HAPPY COMPUTERS 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

Training is provided through Happy Ltd, a well-established, award-winning training provider, working closely with industry experts. You will have one day per week for your apprenticeship work, this will include virtual group training sessions, working through online learning resources, and building a portfolio of evidence to showcase your skills and knowledge. All training sessions are practical, hands-on and proactive. We seek to make learning an enjoyable and involving experience.

The learning programme will include foundational code skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP; essential tools like the command line, source control, and automation; and fundamental concepts like Accessibility, Agile, Testing, UX, and the Software Development Life Cycle.

This apprenticeship is the Software Developer Level 4 apprenticeship standard.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 9-4/A*-C)
maths (grade 9-4/A*-C)

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
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
passion for web development

About this company

Storm is a forward-thinking, fast-paced and growing full-service strategic marketing agency, ranked among the UK's top agencies. We are a full-on, switched on, always on kind-of-agency. You’ve got to be sharp, have a real desire to kickstart your career and think on your feet. Benefits of working for Storm include - You’ll be joining an award-winning agency, the opportunity to work with a prestigious client base, ‘Years of service’ bonus and profit share scheme, ‘Years of service’ gifted holiday scheme, Transparent and accelerated career progression, Regular social events throughout the year. Leigh-on-Sea is a great place to work and socialise; a seaside town with a buzzing broadway full of bars, shops, restaurants etc., Free office bar!

https://www.stormcreative.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

This apprenticeship can lead to a permanent position at Storm Creative, where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop with the company.

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