Software Developer Apprentice

What will the apprentice be doing?

• Create and maintainable logical code and deploy code into the relevant environment
• Test code and analyse results to correct errors found using unit testing
• Apply structured techniques to problem solving, debug code and understand the structure of programmes in order to identify and resolve issues
• Conduct a range of test types, such as Integration, System, User Acceptance, Non-Functional, Performance and Security testing
• Create simple software designs to effectively communicate understanding of the program
• Follow software designs and functional or technical specifications, 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
• Interpret and implement a given design whist remaining compliant with security and maintainability requirements

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

Why choose our Software Engineer Level 4 apprenticeship?

Our Software Engineer Level 4 Apprenticeship gives learners advance skills and technical grounding to design, test and maintain software and web systems. Learners will also gain an understanding on advanced programming, systems and software development projects.

Software Development is at the heart of digital transformation. With demand for services to be consumed online by both clients and employees increasing exponentially, software developers are in high demand. Software Engineers build and test high-quality code across front end, logic and database layers.

QA's Software Engineer Level 4 apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to:

• Build advanced skills and technical grounding to design, test and maintain software and web systems.
• Receive training on end-to-end software dev stack, as opposed to hyper-focusing on one area of development.
• Develop more advanced applications.

Tools and technologies learned:

Learners will learn to use HTML5, JavaScript and CSS3.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

92% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their apprenticeship. Additionally, there may be opportunities to undertake further apprenticeship training as many of our programs offer on-going development tracks.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Team working

Qualifications

A Level or equivalent STEM Subject (Grade Any) Desired
BTEC or equivalent IT (Grade Any) Desired
Other Apprenticeship in Software Development (Grade Level 3) Desired

Things to consider

Important Information: QA's apprenticeships are funded by the Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA), an executive agency of the Department for Education. To be eligible for a Government funded apprenticeship you must have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for the last 3 consecutive years.