Apprentice Web Developer

Summary

Due to recent growth we are looking for an Apprentice Web Developer to join our team. Image+ offers a range of digital services including Website Design and Development, Bespoke Web Applications, Mobile Apps and Search Engine Optimisation.

Annual wage: £11,648 a year
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Training course: Software developer (level 4)
Hours: 4 day working week. Days and shifts TBC.
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 27 January
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

Due to recent growth we are looking for an Apprentice Web Developer to join our team. Image+ offers a range of digital services including Website Design and Development, Bespoke Web Applications, Mobile Apps and Search Engine Optimisation. Our Clients include StellantisYou, Fraikin, BHSF, Hammonds Furniture and The Wave to name a few.

Currently, we have a team of 17 full-time employees based in Coventry. The successful individual will benefit from a modern, smart office that overlooks the canal at the award-winning development Electric Wharf in Coventry.

Laravel Developer, who will work alongside our experienced developers to build and maintain web applications using the Laravel framework. Responsibilities will include:

Writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code
Collaborating with designers and other developers
Testing and debugging applications
Staying up-to-date with the latest Laravel trends and best practices A creative and innovative individual with a passion for web development.

Ideal skills:

A strong understanding of PHP and Laravel
Experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
A keen eye for detail
A desire to learn and grow
Previous experience advantageous

Where you’ll work

Image + Ltd, Unit 1, The Depot, Electric Wharf

Coventry

CV1 4JP

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

THE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER LTD

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

Software Developer Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard:

The successful candidate will undertake a twenty-four month, nationally recognised qualification through TDM. This is a work-based learning programme which will require commitment to block weeks in an online training room once every quarter working towards the qualification along with weekly off the job training and monthly coaching sessions.

You will be required to demonstrate through the standard that you meet all competencies and behaviours, which will lead to the achievement of the qualification. These block weeks will take place virtually on TDMs virtual learning platform.

You will have a designated mentor in the workplace to support your learning and at the end of programme will be assessed via an external assessment body.

This is a Level 4 qualification.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (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

IT skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills

Other requirements

Benefits: 3% pension contribution (with 5% personal contribution) 4 day working week (35 hours per week) Parking on site Company Health Cash plan plus birthday. Additional holiday days gained each full year of employment.

About this company

Creative. Compelling. Conversational. We’re Image+, and we enjoy alliteration. We’re also a top-drawer design and development agency. We’ve undertaken hundreds of web design, brochure design, brand consultancy and app development projects, which have increased the reach – and enhanced the sales – of our clients. We do so by being open, friendly and creative: we’ll conduct a conversation with you, and figure out how to build what you need.

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