Apprentice Developer

Summary

As an Apprentice Developer, you will have the opportunity to learn and develop your skills in both front-end and back-end web development. Level 4 apprenticeship.

Annual wage: £17,290 a year
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Training course: Software developer (level 4)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:30 - 17:30pm Hybrid - (3 days in the office and 2 days working from home).
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 10 December
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

We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn and grow in both front-end and back-end development. A strong interest in learning new technologies, staying updated with industry trends, and a passion for programming and problem-solving are essential.

We value proactive learners who are excited to bring fresh perspectives and ideas to the table. Attention to detail and a willingness to take on new challenges are crucial for success in this apprenticeship role.

As an Apprentice Developer, you will have the opportunity to learn and develop your skills in both front-end and back-end web development. Working closely with experienced team members and cross-functional teams, including UX designers, operations managers, and developers, you will gain hands-on experience in building high-quality, scalable, and maintainable digital solutions.

'The candidate will need to be local and able to work in our Northampton office - we do offer a hybrid working model in place for all our staff.

Responsibilities:

Contribute to Back-End Development: Participate in building and maintaining back-end systems and new software applications that meet business requirements
Gain Experience in Code Quality: Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code under the guidance of senior developers, adhering to coding standards and best practices
Participate in Code Reviews: Engage in code reviews to learn best practices in code quality and maintainability, providing feedback and implementing changes as needed
Assist in Testing and Troubleshooting: Help conduct usability testing and data analysis to optimise the user experience and assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in collaboration with the development team
Stay Updated with Emerging Technologies: Learn about and share knowledge on emerging technologies, tools, and best practices in Full Stack Development to continually improve our processes and offerings
Learn and Assist in Developing User Interfaces: Work with UX designers and developers to translate wireframes and mock-ps into functional front-end builds using modern web development frameworks and libraries
Support in Front-End Development: Assist in ensuring that front-end builds are responsive, accessible, and provide an exceptional user experience across all devices and platforms

Where you’ll work

Delapré Abbey, The Stable Loft, London Road

NN4 8AW

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
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

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
Software Development Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard
You will also receive full training and support from the Just IT Apprenticeship team to increase your skills
Your training will include gaining a level 3 IT qualification

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade C/4 +)
Maths (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
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Web Development
Willingness to learn
Motivated
Positive attitude
Interest in FullStack Develop

About this company

We are passionate about creating innovative digital solutions that drive success and push boundaries. With over a decade experience at the forefront of innovation, we bring a wealth of consultative knowledge and tailored expertise. We have Investors in People IIP Gold accreditation, and work hard to ensure the company is a great place to work and that all staff are continually developing their skill sets and knowledge. We take our values seriously. Continual Learning, Ambition, Optimism, Trust, Collaboration, and Ingenuity are at the core of everything we do, and we expect all our team members to embrace and embody these values every day.

Company benefits

• Hybrid working • An office in the beautiful grounds of Delapre Abbey • Company Apple Laptop

After this apprenticeship

Potential for permanent role after completion of apprenticeship for the right candidate

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