Software Developer Apprentice
- Employer
- Homeserve Plc
- Location
- Cable Drive, Walsall, WS2 7BN
- Salary
- £15,500.00 annually
- Closing date
- 15 Dec 2020
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- Specialism
- IT
- Sector
- Technology
- Role Type
- Apprenticeship, Higher
- Start Date
- January
- Duration
- Permanent
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Principal accountabilities:
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
Personal qualities
Desired qualifications
Future prospects
Progression to further qualifications.
Things to consider
Our People Behaviours:
You will be a role model of our values and behaviours:
Dare to care:
Do the right thing:
Own it:
Always improve:
Win together, trust each other:
- Under guidance, you will be responsible for the development and testing of applications to agreed standards and best practice
- You will be responsible for working against a set of user stories for both development and testingand reporting progress against this
- You will be required to participate in stand-ups, scrum meetings, report progress and work with the scrum teams
- Complete assigned tasks to committed estimates and report on exceptions to planned events
- Develop domain knowledge over time
- Understand own role within the team and operate as an effective and reliable team member
- To be fair, consistent and open with feedback
- Undertake a course of studies and develop a broad range of skills within the requirements of the service to achieve a nationally recognised Level 4 apprenticeship framework/standard
- To maintain regular contact with the appointed Support Advisor during the period of the apprenticeship
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
- Experience of organising your own workload in a work environment or a social/personal environment
- Ability to work within multi skilled teams and establish close working relationships with team members
- Ability to work independently and to take responsibility
- Ability to communicate and to present information clearly and concisely both verbal and written, with good attention to detail
- Ability and willingness to follow instruction and learn new tasks
- Willingness to learn and to take responsibility for your own development
- Work effectively to build contacts and relationships with individuals outside your own area of specialism in order to be able to access support and information when required
- Can prioritise and deliver effectively in response to changing demands or where there are unclear, uncertain or complex tasks and situations
Personal qualities
- Eligible for funding to undertake this apprenticeship, including ability to meet the entry requirements of the level 4 course attached to this apprenticeship and to attend and undertake the studying and coursework required to complete the course
- Exposure to client side technologies like HTML, Java Script, CSS
- An understanding of scoping, planning and delivering projects using iterative software development lifecycles over multiple release cycles
- Working understanding of the software development lifecycle and how technology fits into it
- Can identify and understand the (internal and/or external) customer's needs and strives to provide a world-class service
- Remain focused on results at all times and makes repeated efforts that ensure objectives are achieved despite setback, blockages or distractions
- Actively participate in your own development plan under the supervision of your line manager and the training provider
- In line with our policy, ensure the principle of treating customers fairly is an intrinsic part of the organisation's culture, by identifying & highlighting any risks within the business
- Work with the development manager/scrum team in supporting departmental initiatives/capability improvements
- Under supervision, work closely with other team members to assist in team objectives
- To support and enhance the reputation of IT within the business
- To develop a healthy working relationship within key IS departmental teams and provide a safe environment for challenge and debate
Desired qualifications
- Minimum 5 GCSEs Grade A-C (8-4) including English Language and maths or equivalent
- Level 3 BTEC in relevant subject or A Levels in relevant subject area
Future prospects
Progression to further qualifications.
Things to consider
Our People Behaviours:
You will be a role model of our values and behaviours:
Dare to care:
- Be known for what you do, not what you say
- Be proactive, supportive, help and encourage others
- Have a positive attitude to work and to your colleagues
Do the right thing:
- Be open and honest
- Be respectful: treat others as you would like to be treated
- Deliver on your promises
Own it:
- Never look the other way
- Find solutions and turn negatives into positives
- Take personal ownership and responsibility to make things happen
Always improve:
- Embrace change and new ways of working
- Put forward suggestions and new ideas
- Look for learning opportunities and new experiences
Win together, trust each other:
- Share knowledge and expertise with colleagues
- Build strong relationships with colleagues across the business
- Value the experience and opinions of others
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