Summary
As a Software Developer Apprentice, you will play a vital role in our technology-driven environment, contributing to the design, development, and maintenance of our diverse software systems.
Wage
£13,500 a year
Training course
Software development technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am – 5:30pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Possible start date
Wednesday 12 March
Duration
1 year 4 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
* Contribute to the development of customer-facing applications, such as Online Ordering Systems and Artwork Editing Solutions
* Work on internal systems for production, workflow automation, and other in-house applications
* Develop standalone solutions to address specific business challenges, demonstrating problem-solving skills and creativity
* Troubleshoot and debug issues within existing software systems, ensuring smooth functionality and user satisfaction
* Engage in user acceptance testing to validate the performance and usability of developed applications
* Work with spreadsheets and data input, contributing to data management and analysis processes
* Participate in routine system maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance and security
* Provide support and assistance to internal users, addressing queries and resolving technical issues
* Stay informed about industry trends, tools, and best practices to enhance skills and contribute to ongoing innovation
Where you’ll work
UNIT 15-17
LANGTHWAITE BUSINESS PARK
LANGTHWAITE ROAD
SOUTH KIRKBY
WF9 3AP
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
QA LIMITED
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
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
Why choose our Junior Developer Level 3 apprenticeship?
QA’s Junior Developer Level 3 apprenticeship develops digital skills and provide the technical grounding needed to become a well-rounded, entry-level programmer. Junior Developers work as part of a software development team to build simple software components on web, mobile or desktop apps to be used by other members of the team as part of larger software development projects.
QA’s Junior Developer Level 3 apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to:
* Explore a wide range of skills including Python, C#, Java, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Git, Microservices and cloud
* Interpret simple design requirements for discrete components of a project under supervision
* Implement code which other team members have developed to produce required components
Gain the following qualifications upon successful completion of the Junior Developer Level 3 programme:
* Software Development Technician Level 3
* BCS Certificate in Systems Development Context and Methodologies
* BCS Certificate in Programming
Tools and technologies learned: Apprentices will learn to use Python, C#, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and Git.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* 6 of any subject (grade C (4) or above)
* English (grade D (3) or above)
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
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
Other requirements
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