Software Development Apprentice

Summary

Are you passionate about software development and eager to begin your career in tech? Join Web Control, a leading provider of innovative software solutions for manufacturers and wholesale distributors, as a Software Development Apprentice.

Annual wage: £18,000 a year
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Training course: Software development technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (fully remote)
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 4 November
Duration: 1 Year 3 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

Software Development: Manage and support the development of software solutions, ensuring that all systems are running smoothly and efficiently.
System Upgrades: Assist in maintaining and upgrading existing software systems to meet the evolving needs of our clients.
User Support & Training: Provide end-user training and support, including the creation of documentation to ensure smooth software use.
Coding & Troubleshooting: Work across various software projects, from big development tasks to fixing bugs and issues, while following the software lifecycle.
Collaboration: Support the rest of the team as needed to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Where you’ll work

CASWELL HOUSE

CASWELL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY PARK

CASWELL

NN12 8EQ

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

BALTIC TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED

Your training course

Software development technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Write simple code for discrete software components following an appropriate logical approach to agreed standards (whether web, mobile or desktop applications) under supervision

Apply appropriate secure development principles to specific software components at all stages of development

Support development of effective user interfaces

Make simple connections between code and defined data sources as specified

Test simple code and analyse results to correct errors found using unit testing under supervision

Conduct a range of test types under supervision , such as Functional and Non -Functional.

Apply structured techniques to problem solving, including carry out simple debug of code

Follows organisational and industry good coding practices (including for naming, commenting etc.)

Solve logical problems, seeking assistance when required (including appropriate mathematical application)

Support the creation of simple software documentation and visuals to effectivelycommunicate understanding of the program

Define functional and non -functional requirements such as use cases, storyboards, user stories, performance and accessibility.

Work within operational requirements such as health and safety, budgets, brands and normal business protocols

Develop user interfaces as appropriate to the organisations development standards and the type of software development being developed

Build scripts in line with work instructions for deployment into the relevantenvironment

Follow simple software designs and functional/technical specifications in line with work

Follow simple testing frameworks and methodologies in line with work instructions

Follow company, team or client approaches to continuous integration, version and sourcecontrol as instructed

Support the communication of software solutions and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Apply algorithms, logic and data structures in a supported context in line with workinstructions

Follow work instructions to contribute to building a given design whist remainingcompliant with security and maintainability requirements

Apply techniques to break down complex problems.

Demonstrate how Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) can be used to frame and measuredesired outcomes

Implement secure code in appropriate languages of different types which is maintainable, readable, functional.

Design simple software solutions to meet a requirement using tools and techniques, such as waterfall and agile

Work in a shared code base with appropriate etiquette and tools, such as modularity and data definition

Use simple debugging techniques, such as interactive debugging, print debugging, remotedebugging

Implement test plans under supervision to show that a test plan is implementable in practice and implementation conforms to the plan.

Develop and use simple acceptance criteria.

Apply and maintain procedures and security controls to ensure confidentiality, integrityand availability

Use collaboration tools and technologies for source and version control to enable workingtogether on common projects, regardless of physical location,

Follow instructions to ensure client data is held securely under supervision e.g., not using personally identifiable information in test systems, making sure personal actions comply with ICO regulations

Use collaboration tools and technologies for writing technical documentation for, and adapting to, specific audience(s). e.g., technical, non-technical, internal, external

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C)
Maths (grade 6/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
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Creative

About this company

Web Control is a trusted software provider specialising in innovative systems for manufacturing and wholesale distribution. They pride themselves on delivering tailored solutions that enhance operational efficiency for businesses across the UK. As an apprentice, you’ll have full exposure to the entire software lifecycle, working on a variety of projects, from large-scale development initiatives to tweaking and maintaining legacy software systems. Each day brings new challenges and opportunities, making this a perfect role for anyone who loves variety and problem-solving.

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

After this apprenticeship

Career Growth: Opportunity to work on diverse projects with exposure to the full software lifecycle, offering real career progression.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BALTIC TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276927.

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Closes on Monday 28 October

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