L4 Software Development Apprentice (Libresoft)

Summary

The role involves working as part of a small office-based team supporting Primary and Secondary Schools with the Library Management System that we have developed. You will primarily be assisting with the troubleshooting, and resolution, of bugs within our Library system.

Annual wage: £16,000 a year
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Training course: Software developer (level 4)
Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm (Monday – Friday).
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Sunday 2 February
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

Troubleshoot, resolve and respond to bug reports.
Provide support to our customers on occasion.
Testing new releases of the system and other products.
Assist with product documentation.

Where you’ll work

Unit 4, Moorside Place

Moorside Road

Winchester

SO23 7FX

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
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

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

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.
For a full list of programme modules visit: estio.co.uk/courses/software-developer

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

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
Passion for coding
PHP/Javascript
A desire to impress
Using own initiative
Eagerness to learn
Flexibility
Team spirit
Adaptability
Friendly
Confident
Smart and personable
Enthusiastic
Tenacious and hardworking

Other requirements

• Knowledge of some programming languages. Ideally PHP/Javascript as well as Symphony/React/React Native would also be beneficial, but this is not essential if the candidate has good knowledge of another equivalent programming language. The ideal candidate would have a passion for coding, which would be demonstrated through their education up to this stage and ideally some personal projects that they have taken on.

About this company

We are Libresoft. We are a family company who are passionate about creating beautiful tools for schools, helping staff and students to achieve more. We pride ourselves on being friendly and personable which, combined with our great value software and excellent support, is why so many schools have put their trust in us (over 1,750 across the UK and the rest of the world at last count!)

After this apprenticeship

This role offers the potential for a permanent position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, contingent on performance.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ESTIO TRAINING LIMITED

Jordan Whitworth

Jordan.Whitworth@estio.co.uk

0113 3500 333

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284184.

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Closes on Monday 27 January

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