Software Developer Apprentice

Summary

Join MK College as a Software Developer Apprentice and unlock your potential. Learn, grow, and innovate with a team that values creativity and excellence. Apply now and be part of our tech revolution!

Annual wage: £25,000 a year
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Training course: Software developer (level 4)
Hours: Monday - Friday: Shifts to be discussed at interview.
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 14 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

In this role you will:

Ensure the ETL and all other routines execute without error while continuously improving performance and reliability.
Develop MS Fabric assets utilising modern and advanced technologies alongside emerging advancements in AI & Data Science
Remove dependencies on legacy systems, providing modernised and improved products
Develop and maintain SQL solutions to business requirements
Manage and maintain Azure, Power BI & SSRS systems and reports
Organise the system and automate/integrate where applicable to save time and reduce manual errors
Provide technical support to curriculum users, business users and stakeholders in system, report usage and BI
Create high quality SQL Server procedures, triggers, and scripts to support the effective delivery of SQL-based components
Ensure that all SQL developments comply with company standards and quality frameworks
Create appropriate documentation for SQL development solutions to allow for understanding and maintenance by others within the team
Develop Microsoft Power BI reports based on requirements and specifications gathered from the business
Respond to ad-hoc reporting and developer requests
Liaise with third party providers regarding the structure and function of management information systems
Be involved in the maintenance, implementation, and integrations of new and existing systems across the organisation
Support BAU & Operational needs with data driven efficiency improvements

This job description is just a guide; you’ll be expected to be flexible and perform any other duties as reasonably required of you by your manager and your role is likely to evolve and develop over time. In all your duties, you will be required to take reasonable care of yourself and ensure the safety of our students, your colleagues, and other people with whom you come into contact at the College.

Our Benefits:

25 days annual leave, 3 additional days leave for Christmas to New Year closure and UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees)
Generous Pension Scheme
Professional development opportunities, including professional qualifications
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per year
Employee wellbeing platform with options to book free activities

Please note this role is not remote and will require attendance at MK College as well as working within MK College offices.

Where you’ll work

Milton Keynes College, Chaffron Way, Leadenhall

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LP

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

MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE

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:

Your learning will take place at the South Central Institute of Technology, which offers benefits such as:

Quality teaching and support
Project-based learning, co-delivered by employers
State-of-the-art facilities with plenty of tech equipment available

Requirements

Essential qualifications

BTEC or equivalent in:

Computing / IT (grade Pass)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths & English (grade 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
Organisation skills

About this company

We are proud to offer an open and inclusive education experience to learners of all levels and backgrounds, with over 3,000 16–18-year-olds currently studying with us and a total student population of over 8,000. We offer a broad variety of qualifications, including vocational courses, apprenticeships, higher education, professional certificates as well as employability skills and community training.

After this apprenticeship

A permanent position may be on offer upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship

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