Summary
We are looking for a tech enthusiast to work within our IT department to help develop and run our diverse range of technology and bring energy and ideas to the table to help our progressive range of productivity tools used in the company.
Wage
£14,722.50 a year
Pay review after 6 months to reward development
Training course
Software development technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Sunday 20 April
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
* Supporting users by installing/fixing applications
* Collaborate with our Systems Developer to design, develop, and test
* Learn and apply programming languages such as .Net C# and Blazor
* Contribute to real-world projects, from idea generation to deployment
* Debug and improve existing codebases to enhance performance and scalability
* Using Power Automate and other cloud-based tools to help reduce paperwork and automate tasks/reports
* Writing MySQL queries to produce reports
* Help maintain the company MIS system by fixing files, database entries and perform updates
* General IT Day to Day Activities will be required such as Active Directory user management and end user PC support
Where you’ll work
Halesfield 2
Telford
TF7 4QH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
TELFORD COLLEGE
Your training course
Software development technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Write simple code for discrete software components following an appropriate logical approach to agreed standards (whether web, mobile or desktop applications) under supervision
* Apply appropriate secure development principles to specific software components at all stages of development
* Support development of effective user interfaces
* Make simple connections between code and defined data sources as specified
* Test simple code and analyse results to correct errors found using unit testing under supervision
* Conduct a range of test types under supervision, such as Functional and Non -Functional.
* Apply structured techniques to problem solving, including carry out simple debug of code
* Follows organisational and industry good coding practices (including for naming, commenting etc.)
* Solve logical problems, seeking assistance when required (including appropriate mathematical application)
* Support the creation of simple software documentation and visuals to effectivelycommunicate understanding of the program
* Define functional and non -functional requirements such as use cases, storyboards, user stories, performance and accessibility.
* Work within operational requirements such as health and safety, budgets, brands and normal business protocols
* Develop user interfaces as appropriate to the organisations development standards and the type of software development being developed
* Build scripts in line with work instructions for deployment into the relevantenvironment
* Follow simple software designs and functional/technical specifications in line with work
* Follow simple testing frameworks and methodologies in line with work instructions
* Follow company, team or client approaches to continuous integration, version and sourcecontrol as instructed
* Support the communication of software solutions and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Apply algorithms, logic and data structures in a supported context in line with workinstructions
* Follow work instructions to contribute to building a given design whist remainingcompliant with security and maintainability requirements
* Apply techniques to break down complex problems.
* Demonstrate how Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) can be used to frame and measuredesired outcomes
* Implement secure code in appropriate languages of different types which is maintainable, readable, functional.
* Design simple software solutions to meet a requirement using tools and techniques, such as waterfall and agile
* Work in a shared code base with appropriate etiquette and tools, such as modularity and data definition
* Use simple debugging techniques, such as interactive debugging, print debugging, remotedebugging
* Implement test plans under supervision to show that a test plan is implementable in practice and implementation conforms to the plan.
* Develop and use simple acceptance criteria.
* Apply and maintain procedures and security controls to ensure confidentiality, integrityand availability
* Use collaboration tools and technologies for source and version control to enable workingtogether on common projects, regardless of physical location,
* Follow instructions to ensure client data is held securely under supervision e.g., not using personally identifiable information in test systems, making sure personal actions comply with ICO regulations
* Use collaboration tools and technologies for writing technical documentation for, and adapting to, specific audience(s). e.g., technical, non-technical, internal, external
* Write simple code for discrete software components following an appropriate logical approach to agreed standards (whether web, mobile or desktop applications) under supervision
* Apply appropriate secure development principles to specific software components at all stages of development
* Support development of effective user interfaces
* Make simple connections between code and defined data sources as specified
* Test simple code and analyse results to correct errors found using unit testing under supervision
* Conduct a range of test types under supervision, such as Functional and Non -Functional.
* Apply structured techniques to problem solving, including carry out simple debug of code
* Follows organisational and industry good coding practices (including for naming, commenting etc.)
* Solve logical problems, seeking assistance when required (including appropriate mathematical application)
* Support the creation of simple software documentation and visuals to effectivelycommunicate understanding of the program
* Define functional and non -functional requirements such as use cases, storyboards, user stories, performance and accessibility.
* Work within operational requirements such as health and safety, budgets, brands and normal business protocols
* Develop user interfaces as appropriate to the organisations development standards and the type of software development being developed
* Build scripts in line with work instructions for deployment into the relevantenvironment
* Follow simple software designs and functional/technical specifications in line with work
* Follow simple testing frameworks and methodologies in line with work instructions
* Follow company, team or client approaches to continuous integration, version and sourcecontrol as instructed
* Support the communication of software solutions and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Apply algorithms, logic and data structures in a supported context in line with workinstructions
* Follow work instructions to contribute to building a given design whist remainingcompliant with security and maintainability requirements
* Apply techniques to break down complex problems.
* Demonstrate how Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) can be used to frame and measuredesired outcomes
* Implement secure code in appropriate languages of different types which is maintainable, readable, functional.
* Design simple software solutions to meet a requirement using tools and techniques, such as waterfall and agile
* Work in a shared code base with appropriate etiquette and tools, such as modularity and data definition
* Use simple debugging techniques, such as interactive debugging, print debugging, remotedebugging
* Implement test plans under supervision to show that a test plan is implementable in practice and implementation conforms to the plan.
* Develop and use simple acceptance criteria.
* Apply and maintain procedures and security controls to ensure confidentiality, integrityand availability
* Use collaboration tools and technologies for source and version control to enable workingtogether on common projects, regardless of physical location,
* Follow instructions to ensure client data is held securely under supervision e.g., not using personally identifiable information in test systems, making sure personal actions comply with ICO regulations
* Use collaboration tools and technologies for writing technical documentation for, and adapting to, specific audience(s). e.g., technical, non-technical, internal, external
Your training plan
Software Development Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
* Mentor within the workplace to support
* Allocated Telford College assessor will visit apprentice in the workplace at regualr intervals
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade C / 4)
* Maths (grade C / 4)
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
* Problem solving skills
* Team working
* Passionate about technology