SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT APPRENTICE

Summary

We’re looking for a motivated Apprentice Web Designer to join our friendly team. You’ll get hands-on experience designing websites, working with HTML, CSS, WordPress, and learning all things UI, UX and eCommerce. You’ll be involved in real client projects and supported by experienced designers and developers every step of the way.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Software developer (level 4)

Hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Saturday 10 May 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

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

What you’ll need

A passion for design and the web
Basic knowledge of HTML/CSS (bonus if you've used WordPress or design tools)
Willingness to learn, ask questions and get stuck in

Job role: Website quality assurance & browser/device testing – post initial build, it is important that we check back over our work, comparing against the designs and testing all functionality, responsiveness and browser compatibility.

• Content Integration – Some projects require us to add the clients content (imagery, text etc...) and layout all the pages as needed within the CMS.
• Content Migration (Import/Export) – Most projects will require the importing of certain content from a source (existing website) such as products, reviews, blog post etc.

Frontend Development – Turning designs into functioning and responsive web components/templates (HTML5, CSS3/SASS, Javascript and Jquery)
• Basic Backend Development – Field creation and mapping to templates (Basics of PHP)

Why join Expect Best:

Real-world experience from day one
Supportive team and mentoring
Creative, relaxed office culture
Genuine progression opportunities

Where you’ll work

UNIT 9
VIRAGE BUSINESS PARK
132-134 STANLEY GREEN ROAD
POOLE
BH15 3AP

Training

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

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 4/C and above)
Math (grade 4/C and 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

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

About this company

We are a small but dynamic digital marketing agency that specialises in SEO, content marketing, and social media management for our clients. Our team is comprised of experienced digital marketers who are passionate about delivering measurable results and helping our clients grow their businesses. We are currently seeking an Apprentice SEO Specialist to join our team and learn the ropes of SEO and digital marketing.

https://expectbest.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

This apprenticeship could be the start of a very promising and profitable career.

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