Software Developer Apprentice

Summary

You will have the opportunity to gain valuable skills, knowledge and experience as you complete a IT systems and Networking - Azure - Level 3 Apprenticeship. Duties will include developing custom applications using Microsoft Power Apps.

Wage: £16,000 a year
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Training course: Software developer (level 4)
Hours: All details will be confirmed at interview.
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 14 April
Duration: 2 years
Positions available: 1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Be involved in IOS & Android Development Projects
Create automated workflows with Power Automate for process optimization
Design interactive dashboards and reports using Power BI for data visualization
Conduct thorough testing and quality assurance for applications.
Integrate Power Platform applications with other services and data sources
Maintain detailed documentation for applications
Provide training, support, and user education for effective application utilisation

Where you’ll work

OFFICE 1
FAB 3
AIRPORT FREIGHTWAY
FREIGHT VILLAGE
NE13 8BH

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

QA 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

Why choose our Azure Cloud Support Specialist apprenticeship?

The new Microsoft Azure Cloud Support Specialist Level 3 programme has been designed in partnership with Microsoft to build Azure cloud capabilities in your organisation.

This new Microsoft apprenticeship is part of QA's drive to support Microsoft’s Get On 2021 campaign, a five-year initiative to help 1.5 million people build careers in technology and help 300,000 connect to tech job opportunities.

QA’s Azure Cloud Support Specialist Level 3 apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to:

Learn on-premise and cloud-enabled technologies and services
Learn technical content that aligns to and is relevant to employers and the market
Gain an Azure Fundamentals Qualification and a Microsoft 365 fundamentals qualification
Get an introduction to Windows, Linux and PowerShell

Tools and technologies learned: Learners will learn to use Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Windows 10, AWS, Linux, PowerShell.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (grade 3+ (D or above))

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
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Non judgemental

About this company

Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, this company specialises in information technology consultancy services, business mobile, broadband, and other communication solutions for local businesses of all sizes in the North East. Their comprehensive suite of services includes VoIP, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and network management. With a hands-on, personal approach to customer service, they tailor solutions to meet the unique needs of each client, allowing businesses to focus on growth while they manage IT and communication requirements.

Company benefits

25 Days holidays plus bank hols. Free Parking. Extremely Supportive Team. Team Bonding Events. Free Tea and Coffee.

After this apprenticeship

Career Progression Plans – Mentorship and promotion opportunities
Potential opportunity for a full-time job role upon completion

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