Software Developer Apprentice

Summary

Working within our IT & Data department, the successful applicant will play a vital role in aiding the organisation to scope, plan, design, build, develop and support our Dynamics and Office 365 estate to progress the Migrant Help Strategy of 2024-29 and thereafter.

Annual wage

£20,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Wage: £18k - £24k p/a

Training course

Software developer (level 4)

Hours

Monday - Friday (9am - 5:30pm) Shifts TBC.

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 10 February

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

Duties & Responsibilities:

Working closely with other members of the Dynamics team by understanding your own contribution to the team’s goals.
Support the full solution life cycle, contribution to solution design, software development and solution implementation.
Support and manage incidents, changes, and service requests
Deploying updates onto target infrastructure, performing any necessary system tests and ensuring accuracy of deployment
Support the Development of solutions to meet the customers’ needs using D365 and the Power Platform suite.
Assist in building solutions within and customise Microsoft D365 to meet project requirements.
Produce technical, and ‘end-user friendly’ knowledge guidance & documentation
Contribute to the change approval board (CAB).
Develop strong Microsoft D365 and Power Platform product skills.
Champion continuous service improvements using a proactive and solution-oriented approach.
Be up to date with future features and improvements to suggest where appropriate.

Where you’ll work

Charlton House

Dour Street

Dover

Kent

CT16 1AT

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

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 4 Software qualifications

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
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Motivated
Positive attitude
Hard-working
Passion for software

Other requirements

This post is subject to a Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) therefore applicants must: Be able to provide a valid passport eg. full British passport, EU or non-EU Passport with indefinite leave to remain Be able to provide continuous UK address history for the previous 5 years Provide full employment history for the previous 3 years

About this company

Migrant Help is a leading charity that was established in 1963 and delivers a range of support and advice services to migrants across the UK. Our vision is for a global society that protects migrants, treats them with respect and enables them to reach their full potential. We foster a culture in which equality, diversity and inclusion are recognised, valued and encouraged. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from, we match your skills with the needs of our organisation, as long as you share our values, vision and goals.

After this apprenticeship

Tech and digital professionals earn an average salary of £52,500 per year, so this apprenticeship could be the start of a very promising and profitable career.

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