Summary
Full training will be given so that the Software Engineer Programmer Apprentice will be able to support our Digital Services team in developing new and maintaining our existing software applications.
Wage
£22,000 a year
Training course
Software developer (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm
37 hours a week
Possible start date
Thursday 10 April
Duration
1 year 5 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
Our digital services team is now looking for an Apprentice to learn, train and assist them in developing and maintaining our internal John Crane software applications. This apprenticeship is designed to enable you to interpret design specs, build and test code, and deliver impactful software, contributing to innovative projects that enhance our business operations and our internal and external customer experiences. You will help drive the creation of computer programs, developing software solutions and working across the full software development life cycle, from research through to product retirement.
Full training and support will be given so that you will be able to take on the following responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
* Develop and maintain iProjects which is our internal web application
* Maintain existing Web/Desktop applications, John Crane has several legacy engineering applications, and the role will have the responsibility of maintaining them and redeveloping them
* Assist Engineering users with any Solid Edge issues (CAD software)
* Assist Operations/Engineering with any CAD/CAM issues
* Arrange and undertake Engineering software training and documentation
Learning & Development:
* As part of this Level 4 Apprenticeship, you will study online with the Apprenticeship training provider LearnTech working towards a Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship standard. There may be the opportunity to progress onto a higher level of Apprenticeship upon completion
* You will learn to work with various software and online tools to be successful in your role: Solid Edge (CAD), Teamcenter, Web API, Visual Studio / JavaScript, SharePoint, VB.NET / VBA / WebForms, C# and SQL Server/mySQL
* You will also have the opportunity participate in various internal learning and trainings to develop your professional skills and confidence
Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* This apprenticeship is designed for individuals working as a junior developer, those who have 12 - 18 months of coding experience, strong A Levels, (including Computer Science) or a BTEC in IT, or have passed a Level 3 Software Development Technician apprenticeship
* Demonstrate technical aptitude
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite e.g Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, Excel
* Good written and oral communication skills
* Good attention to detail and organisation skills
* Ability to plan and meet deadlines
Where you’ll work
Buckingham House 361-366
Buckingham Avenue
Slough
SL1 4LU
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
TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS 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
During this apprenticeship, you will follow a fully supported training programme with LearnTech, delivered through combined weekly remote classroom-based training, workplace assessment/training and online learning working towards completing the Level 4 Software Developer Standard.
The training covers the following core occupational duties:
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4 (C))
* Maths (grade 4 (C))
Desirable qualifications
A Level in:
* IT/Computer Science (grade A*-C)
BTEC in:
* IT/Computer Science (grade Pass/Merit/Distinction)
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
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Software experience
* Clear passion for software
Other requirements
You must meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for the role: Have been a UK/EEA resident for the last 3 years, hold valid residency status, have the right to work in the UK