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Software Developer Apprentice

Employer
Optrak Distribution Software Ltd
Location
The Maltings Suite 6, Hoe Lane, Ware, SG12 9LR
Salary
£18,000.00 annually
Closing date
9 Nov 2019

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Specialism
IT
Sector
Unspecified
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Higher
Start Date
November
Duration
Permanent
In this role, you will be responsible for taking on a number of roles in a small software development company, assisting the head of development and customer systems in the managing of the company's existing systems for customer services (both on-premise and cloud based), assisting in the development of the company's new products and developing industry-vertical expertise in logistics.

This will be a challenging placement for candidates who are enthusiastic about a career as a well-rounded software developer and product specialist with the opportunity to work in new and exciting programming languages and frameworks.

There looking for a mature and responsible candidate who is dedicated to both their work and supporting the team around them.

Beyond apprenticeship training, they will provide you with training materials and access to on-line training to get you up to speed as a valuable member of the team. As you progress through the year, your performance will be reviewed and rewarded if you excel.

Key duties:

Software Development:
  • Work with Development Team in new product development, including design, coding and testing
  • Support team in production of documentation and UI guidance for new products
  • Ensures existing product documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately

Systems Management:
  • Responsible for supporting Linux-based servers and related systems (web authentication, Docker management)
  • Responsible for managing system and product updatesfor existing java-based proprietary software applications
  • Work with Development Team in managing web-based services, including Microsoft Azure services

Logistics Analysis:
  • Work with support team to develop knowledge of Optrak applications and how to support customers in development
  • Work with sales teams on logistics analysis and modelling to support business functions


Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • Experience of using the command line in Linux or Microsoft environments
  • Understanding of main elements of computer services infrastructure
  • Good working knowledge of at least one programming language
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills


Personal qualities

  • Strong team player
  • Excellent time management skillsand a keen sense of responsibility
  • Fast learner and keen to build on knowledge base
  • Can clearly articulate ideas and thoughts verbally
  • Displays a positive attitude
  • Demonstrates flexibility in day-to-day work
  • Sets high standards of performance for oneself


Desired qualifications

  • To be a Software Developer Apprentice you will have an A/7 grade in GCSE maths & English (or equivalent)
  • Ideally at least one of maths, a science or other technical/mathematical subject to A level or equivalent


Future prospects

You will receive a quick increase in responsibilities in the company and pay, with regular assessment milestones (every 6 months), with a full-time role and continued support for further academic apprenticeship opportunities following completion of a successful placement.

Tech and digital professionals in London earn an average salary of £52,500 per year, so this Apprenticeship could be the start of a very promising and profitable career.

After the apprenticeship:

Over 90% of our Apprentices move on to permanent full-time employment in the tech industry. There are also opportunities to extend your training with a higher-level Apprenticeship programme. Just IT have already helped over 1000 people start their tech and digital careers with an Apprenticeship.

Things to consider

The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

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