Apprentice Software Developer

AUTIFY DIGITAL LIMITED

Nottingham, NG1 6EE

Closes in 29 days (Monday 4 November at 11:59pm)

Posted on 4 October 2024


Summary

Estio Training is thrilled to offer a new opportunity for an Apprentice Software Developer at Autify Digital. This is a fantastic opportunity in the tech industry while working alongside experienced developers and contributing to real-world projects.

Annual wage
£12,480 to £22,308 a year

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Training course
Software developer (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 8 November

Duration

2 Years

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

You’ll gain hands-on experience with the latest technologies, develop your programming skills, and work on a variety of exciting projects that will challenge and inspire you.

Throughout the apprenticeship, you will receive mentoring and support as you work towards your Level 4 Software Developer qualification. You’ll also gain practical experience in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, contributing to both internal projects and client solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Software Development: Assist in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software applications using programming languages such as PHP, Python, Javascript or similar
  • Collaborative Coding: Work closely with senior developers and project teams to build and implement software solutions based on client requirements
  • Problem Solving: Identify bugs, troubleshoot issues, and provide fixes in a timely manner
  • Agile Methodologies: Participate in agile processes including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to ensure projects are delivered efficiently
  • Documentation: Write and maintain technical documentation for code, projects, and processes
  • Customer Support: Support in troubleshooting and responding to queries raised by our clients
  • Continuous Learning: Engage in self-directed learning and attend workshops, online courses, or conferences to enhance your skills in software development

Where you’ll work

Cumberland House

Park Row

Nottingham

NG1 6EE

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

ESTIO 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
  • Your training plan

    Estio apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.

    Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.

    Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 4 Software Developer, with training in how to:

    • Create logical and maintainable codes for software development
    • Apply security best practice to the software solution throughout the software development life cycle
    • Apply appropriate recovery techniques to ensure the software solution being developed is not lost
    • Implement accurate and effective change control
    • Undertake unit testing of solutions, with appropriate levels of test code coverage, to identify and resolve issues
    • Apply suitable 'bug fixes' based on severity and priority

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English and Maths (grade 4 or above)

    Desirable qualifications

    BTEC in:

    • Software Development (grade Pass)

    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
    • Attention to detail
    • Problem solving skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Patience
    • Passion for Technology

    About this company

    Autify Digital is one of the UK’s leading marketing and e-commerce integration specialists. Providing a range of services that span the areas of SEO, PPC, web design and e-commerce integration, we offer all the insight our clients need to achieve online excellence. Autify is a place where we put our minds together to shape the future. We’re committed to pushing ourselves, not just as a business, but as a team and as individuals. We are constantly adapting, remaining motivated and being responsive to our team, our clients and our industry. Our team, continue to strive for the best and meet the challenges that are set for them – and are our most important asset.

    Company benefits

    • Reward & Health Scheme: Enrolled on Reward Gateway for great retailer discounts. Private medical insurance offered after completion of probationary period (tax deductible benefit) • Pension Scheme: Company Pension Scheme

    After this apprenticeship

    • Potential to progress within the company

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    ESTIO TRAINING LIMITED

    Sean Hove

    sean.hove@estio.co.uk

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000280675.

    Apply now

    Closes in 29 days (Monday 4 November at 11:59pm)

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