Software Developer Apprentice

Summary

Through our 24-month L4 Software Developer Apprenticeship, you will gain hands-on experience and develop your skills in various aspects of software development. You will work alongside experienced developers and contribute to real projects, ensuring you build a strong foundation for your future career.

Wage: £25,500 a year
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Training course: Software developer (level 4)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date: Monday 15 September
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

Please note that this is an apprenticeship position and therefore anyone with more than six months professional experience working as a software developer or who holds either a degree or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering will not be eligible.

You will also need to commit to completing a Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship.

Chaucer is a leading insurance group at Lloyd’s, the world’s specialist insurance market.
We help protect industries around the world from the risks they face.

Key Responsibilities include:

Software Development

Deliver software based on clear requirements and organisational standards
Write logical, maintainable code that meets design specs
Accurately report progress throughout the development lifecycle
Conduct unit testing with adequate coverage and escalate issues as needed

Reporting and Documentation

Report impediments to supervisors for timely resolution
Maintain detailed documentation for tracking and knowledge sharing

Understanding Requirements

Translate customer needs into technical requirements clearly
Communicate development outcomes to ensure team and stakeholder alignment

Why choose Chaucer?

We empower you to excel. Our people are a team of leaders – experts in their fields who collaborate, without hierarchy. We’ve created an exciting, successful business, and know that it’s our people who define and drive this success.

That’s why your growth, development and wellbeing is so important. We work hard to make sure careers at Chaucer are challenging, inspiring and rewarding and that the environment is ambitious and supportive.

You’ll get:

Challenging, stretching and rewarding work right from the start
Our full support and guidance to achieve your Level 4 Software Developer apprenticeship
A personalised development plan to support your professional and soft skills development
An in-house experienced buddy and mentor, to help show you the ropes and support you on your journey
Lots of opportunities to get involved in groups outside of your day-to-day work to grow your network, learn from others and give back to the community through our CSR initiatives

Is this Programme for you? Are you...

A self-starter, able to work independently and efficiently to deliver high quality work?
Inquisitive and keen to learn, confident in asking questions and asking for help?
Solutions-focused, practical and organised with an eye for detail?
Team focused, comfortable in picking up a variety of tasks to ensure team delivery whilst managing multiple priorities?
Proactive and thrive on variety?
If this sounds like you, and you want to continuously learn and go the extra mile this is the programme for you.

What you need

A proven interest in a career in Software Development, this could be from formal education such as A Level Computer Science, BTEC’s or self directed learning that you’ve undertaken in your own time on platforms such as Codecademy, w3schools etc
Unrestricted right to work in the UK
Be a current resident in the UK and have lived in the UK for 3 years
Able to commute to central London
Not hold a higher qualification in the same or similar subject
3 or more A-Levels or equivalent (A-C)
GCSE in maths and English – grade 4 (C) or equivalent
IT skills, including a basic understanding of programming and exposure to at least one programming language

Where you’ll work

52 Lime Street
London
EC3M 7AF

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

DIGITAL NATIVE (UK) 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

As part of the Level 4 Software Developer apprenticeship standard, you’ll be registered as a member with the British Computer Society and be on a fast track to an industry recognised qualification and your dedicated industry coach will support you through a blended approach that will include remote, in person, 1-2-1 and group learning.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSE's including Maths and English (grade A*-C/9-4 (or equivalent))

A Level in:

Computer Science, Maths, Science or similar (grade A - 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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Location - we are located in the Scalpel Building (EC3M 7AF). We do offer flexible / hybrid work and the successful candidate will need to show how they will be able to commute for at least 3 days per week to our offices.

About this company

Chaucer are a leading specialty (re)insurance group working with brokers, coverholders and clients to protect and support business activities around the world. Our services are accessed both through Lloyd’s of London and the company markets.

http://www.chaucergroup.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

26 days holiday. 24-month fixed term contract with the opportunity to apply for permanent roles at the end. 2 CSR days so that you can make a real difference to local communities and charities that matter to you.

After this apprenticeship

Opportunity to apply for perminent roles at the end of the apprenticeship.

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