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Software Engineering Apprentice

Employer
Redwood Technologies Ltd
Location
Radius Court, Eastern Road, Bracknell, RG12 2UP
Salary
£18,000.00 annually
Closing date
15 Oct 2019

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Specialism
IT
Sector
Unspecified
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Higher
Start Date
October
Duration
Permanent
1. Development
  • Write code in appropriate languages, principally PHP or Javascript
  • Design the architecture of new application components and achieve internal sign off for development specifications where required
  • Develop browser-based applications and features to meet customer/project requirements
  • Use the company's chosen methodology/process e.g. Agile
  • Thoroughly test new features or developments to make sure they perform the desired task correctly in all cases. Test sites / applications in different browsers (versions), as necessary
  • Work with Quality Assurance teams/processes to validate builds ready for launch
  • Launch development projects, staying available to ensure success. Ensure all change processes are followed
  • Ensure appropriate documentation/updates are provided to relevant colleagues/customers

2. Maintenance & improvement
  • Problem-solving and fix bugs as discovered/reported
  • Perform ongoing maintenance or upgrade of the platform as required, following internal change procedures at all times
  • Review colleagues' code and work as required prior to changes
  • Build and maintain databases when relevant
  • Share ideas and work on projects for improving applications, process or the wider platform
  • Review projects/deployments and learn lessons to improve future performance
  • Design and pilot prototype applications where required
  • Stay up to date with trends and technological advancements in web development
  • Learn and test new technologies, frameworks and languages as relevant

There are 4 positions availablefor this role.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Good attention to detail
  • A logical approach to problem-solving
  • Ability to manage complex tasks and meet deadlines


Personal qualities

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to work in a team
  • Able to understand the impact of functionality on customers/appreciate customer needs


Desired qualifications

  • Five GCSE grades C - A* (or 4-9), including maths and English
  • Level 3 qualification (BTEC, NVQ or equivalent)


Future prospects

After your Software Engineering apprenticeship, you can progress into a junior developer role (this includes web and app development). You'll have the skills to continue growing within a tech team, and have enough knowledge/experience to pick up new languages with ease. Software Engineering Level 4 will also provide a good foundation for transitioning into data science.

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