Software Developer Apprentice

A digital solutions company based in Northampton are looking for individuals who are eager to learn and grow in both front-end and back-end development. A strong interest in learning new technologies, staying updated with industry trends, and a passion for programming and problem-solving are essential.

They value proactive learners who are excited to bring fresh perspectives and ideas to the table. Attention to detail and a willingness to take on new challenges are crucial for success in this apprenticeship role.

As an Apprentice Developer, you will have the opportunity to learn and develop your skills in both front-end and back-end web development. Working closely with experienced team members and cross-functional teams, including UX designers, operations managers, and developers, you will gain hands-on experience in building high-quality, scalable, and maintainable digital solutions.

‘The candidate will need to be local and able to work in their Northampton office – they do offer a hybrid working model in place for all our staff.

Duties

  • Contribute to Back-End Development: Participate in building and maintaining back-end systems and new software applications that meet business requirements
  • Gain Experience in Code Quality: Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code under the guidance of senior developers, adhering to coding standards and best practices
  • Participate in Code Reviews: Engage in code reviews to learn best practices in code quality and maintainability, providing feedback and implementing changes as needed
  • Assist in Testing and Troubleshooting: Help conduct usability testing and data analysis to optimise the user experience and assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues in collaboration with the development team
  • Stay Updated with Emerging Technologies: Learn about and share knowledge on emerging technologies, tools, and best practices in Full Stack Development to continually improve our processes and offerings
  • Learn and Assist in Developing User Interfaces: Work with UX designers and developers to translate wireframes and mock-ps into functional front-end builds using modern web development frameworks and libraries
  • Support in Front-End Development: Assist in ensuring that front-end builds are responsive, accessible, and provide an exceptional user experience across all devices and platforms

About you

To be an Software Developer Apprentice, you must be a coding enthusiast with 5 GCSEs (ideally A* – C, 4-9) including Maths and English.

This 23-month Apprenticeship has a salary of £17,290 per year. You will also receive full training and support from the Just IT Apprenticeship team to increase your skills.

Your training will include gaining internationally recognised Level 4 software development qualifications.

Skills and personal qualities required

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Web Development
  • Willingness to learn
  • Motivated
  • Positive attitude
  • Interest in FullStack Develop

Next steps

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 kick-start their tech and digital careers with an apprenticeship.

Sound like you? Then send us an application, and we will let you know if you are suitable for this position, or one of the other apprenticeships we have available.

Reference code: JT1299