Software Engineering Apprentice
- Employer
- Redwood Technologies Ltd
- Location
- Radius Court, Eastern Road, Bracknell, RG12 2UP
- Salary
- £18,000.00 annually
- Closing date
- 21 Feb 2020
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- Specialism
- IT
- Sector
- Unspecified
- Role Type
- Apprenticeship, Higher
- Start Date
- February
- Duration
- Permanent
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1. Development
2. Maintenance & improvement
There are 4 positions availablefor this role.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
Personal qualities
Desired qualifications
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.
- 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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