Degree Apprentice - Software Engineering

What will the apprentice be doing?

• Create effective and secure software solutions using contemporary software development languages to deliver the full range of functional and non-functional requirements using relevant development methodologies.
• Undertake analysis and design to create artefacts, such as use cases to produce robust software designs.
• Produce high quality code with sound syntax in at least one language following best practices and standards.
• Perform code reviews, debugging and refactoring to improve code quality and efficiency.
• Test code to ensure that the functional and non-functional requirements have been met.
• Deliver software solutions using industry standard build processes, and tools for configuration management, version control and software build, release and deployment into enterprise environments.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

• Part of being an apprentice at Yunex Traffic means you get to work on real life projects whilst also being supported on a guided learning journey.
• This will be a 4 -year apprenticeship where you will be put onto the Digital and Technology Solutions standard with a pathway into Software Engineering with the working part of your training being within a software test and automation environment within the enterprise software team.
• You will attend University on a 1 day a week basis

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Permanent employment after apprenticeship as a software engineer

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent math (Grade 4) Essential
A Level or equivalent Computer Science (Grade B) Essential
A Level or equivalent Math (Grade B) Essential
BTEC or equivalent Computing (Grade Merit) Desired

Things to consider

Yunex Traffic recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation.