Software Development Apprenticeship

BLUEKONG NETWORKS LIMITED

Reading, RG7 5AH

Closes in 16 days (Monday 27 January)

Posted on 9 January 2025

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Summary

At BlueKong Networks, they are committed to your growth and development. As a Software Development Apprentice, you will receive hands-on training, opportunities to work on real-world projects, and mentorship from experienced professionals.

Annual wage
£18,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£15,000 - £21,000 (with 6-monthly pay reviews up to £2.5k)

Training course
Software developer (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 3 February

Duration

2 years 1 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 responsive and user-friendly websites, working across both front-end and back-end development.
  • Collaborate with the team to integrate with ATi platforms and ensure seamless functionality and performance.
  • Troubleshoot and address software-related issues, resolve bug reports, and implement fixes.
  • Assist in the development process, including planning, coding, testing, deployment, and software maintenance.
  • Support internal tools and systems to ensure smooth operations for team members.

Where you’ll work

11-13 High Street

Theale

Reading

RG7 5AH

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

BALTIC TRAINING SERVICES 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

Duration: 15 Months and up to 5 Months End Point Assessment.

Advanced training for Software Developers. Our Level 4 apprenticeship provides a complete professional development programme for Software Developers. We teach people to take a leading role in software development projects!

More training information

As a Software Developer apprentice, your role will consist of creating and testing high-quality code. You will use programming languages and software development tools such as Java, Python, and C++.

You will be responsible for interpreting customer requirements from a design specification, planning and managing their contribution to the wider project, and creating effective software solutions.

Due to the nature of the role, you could be employed within a wide range of businesses and sectors – from SME games studios to finance multinationals. All corporations depend on software in some way to function!

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Maths (grade 4/C)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Initiative

Other requirements

Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days work-from-home)

About this company

BlueKong Networks is a leading international technical engineering services provider. They specialise in end-to-end IT and network solutions, offering worldwide coverage through a team of over 270 highly skilled technical engineers. By delivering agile and customer-focused services, they enhance performance, reduce costs, and ensure continuity for their clients’ IT infrastructure. They are now looking for a passionate and driven Software Development Apprentice to join their team and contribute to exciting, cutting-edge projects.

https://bluekongnetworks.com/services/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

24 days holiday + bank holidays Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days work-from-home) Gym membership Car allowance Quarterly bonuses Health care

After this apprenticeship

Enrolling on a professional development apprenticeship is guaranteed to provide you with new progression opportunities and help advance your career. Our Level 4 Software Developer apprenticeship will advance your software skills, broaden your industry knowledge, and ensure you stay up-to-date with industry best practices. Our curriculum will support your current role and provide you with an expert understanding of coding.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BALTIC TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED

Jannat Khanum

Jannat.khanum@balticapprenticeships.com

07456370844

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000295430.

Apply now

Closes in 16 days (Monday 27 January)

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