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Apprentice Software Developer

Pay: £16,000.00 Text
Location: Buckinghamshire Milton Keynes United Kingdom
Category: Entry Level
Available from: Sep 2018
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor & Outdoor
Job reference: E02562843
2017-11-16 2018-01-03

Job Description

Whether you’re interested in detecting breaches in network security, managing and abstracting data, offering expert technical advice or developing software, you’ll develop a specialist blend of technical skills and build a foundation of knowledge in critical areas that will set you up with a rewarding career.




  • Work towards your level 4 apprenticeship.

  • Work inside one of the best IT functions in the country in a FTSE 250 company.



As a software developer your duties will include:




  • Reviewing current systems.

  • Presenting ideas for system improvements, including cost proposals.

  • Working closely with analysts, designers and staff.

  • Producing detailed specifications and writing the program codes.

  • Testing the product in controlled, real situations before going live.

  • Preparation of training manuals for users.

  • Maintaining the systems once they are up and running.

  • Grow your abilities exponentially to change the world around you.

  • Build a platform for an exciting and varied career with salary to match.

  • Learn about real world problems and how to approach solutions.

  • Work in an organisation that is incredibly well respected and operates at a scale others can only dream of.

  • Be supported by experienced mentors and managers who will guide you through your apprenticeship.



We strive to deliver innovative products and services through a world class customer experience. As a software developer, you will be involved in the quality assurance stage of software development and deployment.



As part of this exciting opportunity your role will be assessing code, going through a process of validating and verifying that a software program or application or product meets the business and technical requirements that guided it's design and development.


Personal Qualities :

  • Enthusiasm.

  • Self-starter.

  • Good attention to detail.

  • Organised.

  • Able to meet deadlines.

  • A ‘can do and will do’ attitude.

  • You are hungry to learn and grow new skills.

  • See problems and want to fix them.

  • You can spot simplicity in complexity.

  • You have a creative side that likes to innovate and invent.

  • You want a career that is ever changing.

  • A future with endless opportunities to develop and progress.



Skills Required :

Academic achievements are important as are the personal qualities, level of commitment and enthusiasm you bring.



You will need to have a personal interest in technology and learning. You should apply for this role if you…




  • Want to be part of it; be positive and be brilliant.

  • Have logical and creative thinking skills with a natural eye for detail.

  • Are eager to understand how technology can enhance the way we work.

  • Can clearly present and capture information.

  • Want to be able to articulate complex information clearly to a wide range of people.

  • Want to make a real difference in the work you do to support our IT projects deliver solutions to our customers.



Future Prospects : Once you’ve completed the programme, there are a number of progression routes which could lead to a degree in IT.

On completing the programme, you will be registered with the IT Technicians confirming SFIA level 3 professional competence.

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