Software Developer/Web UX Designer Apprentice (Key Stages Online)

What will the apprentice be doing?

• Design and develop bespoke, responsive websites tailored to our specific requirements ensuring good UI/UX
• Analyse website performance, understand analytics and suggest data-driven improvements to web pages. Use of SEMrush GA & Hotjar
• Be able to redesign web pages to ensure user interaction is optimised
• Collaborate effectively with key stakeholders to ensure a consistent and high-quality output
• Utilise industry-standard design software, such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• Attend training sessions and workshops to continually expand your skills and knowledge
• Stay current with the latest trends, best practices, and principles of good design in the web design field
• Work on backend web applications to ensure operational software is maintained and modifications made to ensure good UI and UX

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

• Estio apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we've purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.
• Throughout the apprenticeship, learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience

Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 4 Software Developer, with training in how to:

• Create logical and maintainable codes for software development
• Apply security best practices to the software solution throughout the software development life cycle
• Apply appropriate recovery techniques to ensure the software solution being developed is not lost
• Implement accurate and effective change control
• Undertake unit testing of solutions, with levels of test code coverage, to identify and resolve issues
• Apply suitable 'bug fixes' based on severity and priority

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

• The role offers a permanent role upon completion of the apprenticeship depending on performance

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Attention to detail, Team working, Passion for web design, Keen desire to learn, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Superb spelling and grammar, Outgoing personality, Good punctually, Self motivated

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent) Essential
GCSE or equivalent maths (Grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent) Essential

Things to consider

Ability to develop immediate credibility with all levels of staff and acquire an in-depth understanding of the business. Ability to convey decisions and requirements succinctly and appropriately. Diplomatic but with assertive conflict-resolution and problem-solving skills. Confident in managing multiple tasks and tight deadlines.