Summary
We are looking to hire a Software Developer Apprentice to join our team! We are keen to provide an environment where you would be able to develop and grow to your full potential.
Wage
£12,480 a year
Training course
Software developer (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday (exact hours to be confirmed).
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Wednesday 26 March
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
* Designing and developing website for customers.
* Using the Wordpress platform to design and develop fast track websites.
* Using an IDE/Text Editor to write and edit source code.
* Using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and some PHP/MySQL to design and develop websites.
* Using imaging software such as PhotoShop to create designs for clients.
* Creating projects for customers following the agile methodology.
* Renewing clients websites as of required.
* Purchasing domain names for customers as of when required.
Where you’ll work
Cavendish House, Prince's Wharf, Thornaby,
Stockton-on-Tees
TS17 6QY
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
ITEC NORTH EAST 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 developer Level 4:
* How to program websites using different languages e.g. HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP/MySQL.
* How to use the Wordpress platform to create fast track websites.
* How to use PhotoShop for when creating designs for clients.
* How to follow the agile methodology for when designing and developing websites.
* How to use the company CRM for when carrying out projects for customers.
* Managing customers websites and accounts as of when required.
* You will also gain skills in different areas away from your workplace during off-the-job training sessions.
* Functional skills if required.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English (grade 4)
* Maths (grade 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
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Team working
* Initiative