L4 Software Development Apprentice (Cell Software Services Limited)

Summary

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Software Developer to join our talented development team. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about software development and eager to kick-start their career in the field.

Annual wage: £19,500 a year
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Training course: Software developer (level 4)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:30 (1 hour lunch).
37 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 11 November
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

Develop new user interfaces to be used within our existing application stack.
Design and develop new applications to support the ongoing growth of the business.
Analysing requirements and providing estimates.
Working with the wider development team to deliver on targets.
Learn and apply best practices in software development, including version control, coding standards, and testing methodologies.
Contribute to the documentation of software designs, requirements, and processes.

Where you’ll work

3 FREDERICK TERRACE

FREDERICK PLACE

BRIGHTON

BN1 1AX

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

Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

More training information

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 qualification, 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/courses/software-developer

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSE's including 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
Problem solving skills
Team working
Written communication skills
Collaborating skills
Experience of coding
A proactive approach
Willingness to learn

Other requirements

• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript would be beneficial. • Basic understanding of at least one programming language such as Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript. • While proficiency in a specific language may vary, having a foundation in programming concepts is crucial.

About this company

Cell Software is an expert provider of software solutions. Based in Brighton and founded in 2012, we provide software development, testing, and consultancy services. Working with clients of all shapes and sizes, from FTSE 100 companies to small startups across all industries, we help businesses increase productivity and lower risk through innovative solutions.

After this apprenticeship

The role offers long term security and the opportunity to progress into a permanent position.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ESTIO TRAINING LIMITED

Jordan Whitworth

Jordan.Whitworth@estio.co.uk

01133500333

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000279227.

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Closes in 14 days (Monday 4 November at 11:59pm)

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