As an Apprentice you will gain specialised training based on your individual aspirations and specific apprenticeship requirements. Supportive instruction and tuition from world leading technical staff and researchers will be provided to equip you with a range of diverse skills, whilst rotating through our specialist areas across the entire university.
Your successful development is pivotal to our programme objectives, university aims and your future career.
Day to day duties will include, but not be limited to the following:
Software design principles using Single responsibility, Open-closed, Liskov substitution, Interface segregation and Dependency inversion (SOLID) and Object-Oriented Principles (OOP)
Design methods and stakeholder communication including, requirements capture and analysis for user needs. Evaluating system feasibility, economic and technical analysis, and allocation of functions to system elements
Software configuration management using good practices for development, version control, and documentation throughout processes
Testing, verification, and validation methodologies to check specifications are met and fulfil intended purposes
Fundamental structures of software systems including theoretical and practical aspects of software architecture
Software and system maintenance procedures and practices
Working as an agile and responsive developer in varied specialist areas
Develop specialist knowledge and experience to meet the varying needs of researchers, staff, and students
Communication skills not only in software development but personally enabling you to grow into your career
Working with other specialist developers and independently to learn team dynamics and defined project roles
Organisation and scheduling of your workload to meet deadlines and targets whilst handling constraints and solutions to meet customer needs
Logic and reasoning to complete projects and assigned work to the standard set in a world leading environment
Programme languages and paradigms, and techniques for identifying the most appropriate choice in each situation
Training:In addition to your Level 6 apprenticeship qualification, we offer a unique 4 year apprenticeship programme filled to the brim with training opportunities such as, design and development principles for upcoming and existing research projects, problem solving to meet organisational need and development, problem analysis and research on exciting projects, programming in different languages including historic and current languages, deployment, and technical support of systems.
You will spend a mixture of time working alongside a day release course to gain the technical skills required to carry out your duties as a Software Development Technician. We will provide you with all the necessary tools and equipment, uniform, and robust training to make this the apprenticeship of your choice. Training Outcome:Upon completion of the apprenticeship in 5 years’ time, you will have a portfolio of key science and engineering skills and a wealth of varied, relevant experience.
Most apprentices are successful in securing a role with the university or choose to continue their academic studies. Whilst we cannot guarantee a permanent position at the University of Manchester, we endeavour to match apprentices with appropriate vacancies and support them through the entire application process.Employer Description:One of the world’s leading universities built on research and teaching practices, coupled with one of the most respected apprenticeship programmes in the UK. Our programme builds its success’s year-on-year and continues to develop, matching the needs of the university and our community. We are proud of our strong reputation, supporting each of our apprentices with individualised training, specialised projects, and targeted development to build a future career at the cutting edge of technology.Working Hours :Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm (variable times to suit workplace requirements) with 1 hour for lunch.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Strong work-ethic,Independent working,Desire to progress,Computer literate - CSS, HTML,Coding or Scripting Skills....Read more...
Are you a talented Dynamics CRM or Power Platform Developer? Do you want to work for an emerging, cutting-edge consultancy providing digital transformation solutions and offering you autonomy and opportunity for growth? If this describes you, then let Informed Recruitment help you achieve your potential with an exciting Development opportunity. As a specialist provider of resources to the Property & Associated Technology markets, we are partnering with a niche, cutting edge, and award-winning digital consultancy developing bespoke solutions for customers within the Property Services, Facilities Management and Real Estate marketplaces.
The purpose of the role will be to work within an agile framework to develop, test, support, and maintain bespoke Power Platform and Microsoft Dynamics applications for customers. Further day-to-day activities will include assisting in the collection and documentation of user's requirements, development of user stories, and estimates; Preparing reports, manuals and other documentation on the status, operation and maintenance of software; Designing, developing, and unit testing applications in accordance with established standards; Participating in peer-reviews of solution designs and related code; Packaging and supporting deployment of releases; Developing, refining, and tuning integrations between applications; Analysing and resolving technical and application problems; Adhering to high-quality development principles while delivering solutions on-time and on-budget; and providing Application Support to business users.
Essential
MS Dynamics CRM/365 Development
Power Platform Development
Mid-tier Developer with 5 year+ experience
Nice to Have
Full Stack Power Platform Development (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Pages, CoPilot, Connectors, Dataverse, Power Fx, et al)
Azure experience, Logic Apps/Azure Function Apps/Web Apps
Web Services/APIs
React Framework
SSAS/SSRS/Advanced Power BI
JavaScript / HTML
Experience of Agile/Scrum Practices
Knowledge of agile development methodologies.
Knowledge of unit testing theory.
Solid understanding of relational database design and querying concepts.
University degree in Computer Science (2:1) or a related discipline.
Experience of working within Property Services, Real Estate, or Social Housing environments and/or with market specific applications.
Would Suit
An experienced looking wanting to work differently and autonomously.
A self-starter looking for flexibility, that is comfortable engaging, delivering based on output, and working remotely.
Someone hungry for knowledge and consistently looking to learn new things
As an individual you will be motivated and eager to take responsibility, to learn, and get involved with different aspects of a business. If this sounds like the next evolution in your career, please apply without delay as interview slots are available quickly for suitable and motivated applicants. There are a number of compelling reasons to join this organisation aside from remuneration, pension, private healthcare, and generous holidays, not least the environment, ethos, autonomy to deliver imaginative solutions based on output, approach, flexibility to work from home and fantastic opportunity to develop around a committed team. Apply now to find out more.
Informed Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy as defined by the Employment Agencies Act. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need. As defined under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Informed Recruitment is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests’. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website.....Read more...
Automation & Software DeveloperLocation: Leeds (Office Based)Salary: £26,000 to £32,000 per annum + BenefitsJob Type: Full Time, PermanentAbout the RoleBatch'd and Vyve are fast-growing retail brands investing heavily in technology, automation and AI to support their continued growth.We are looking for a highly motivated Automation & Software Developer to work directly with the Technical Director, helping to design, build and maintain the systems that power our stores, websites and internal operations.This is an opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects across two growing brands, gaining exposure to modern software development, cloud platforms, AI-powered workflows, e-commerce systems and business automation. Your work will have a direct and visible impact on the business, with the opportunity to take ownership of projects and contribute to technical decisions from an early stage.We do not expect candidates to know every technology we use. What matters most is your ability to learn quickly, think logically, solve problems and use modern development tools to build practical solutions.What You'll Be Working OnExamples of projects may include:
Building integrations between Shopify, EposNow, Deliverect, Connecteam and other business systemsDeveloping cloud-based applications and serverless automationsCreating internal tools, dashboards and portals for operational teamsBuilding AI-powered workflows and automation systemsDeveloping customer-facing e-commerce features and web applicationsSupporting technology projects across both the Batch'd and Vyve brandsCreating reporting and business intelligence solutions using data from multiple platformsResearching and implementing new technologies that improve business performance
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop and maintain software solutions that improve business efficiency and customer experienceBuild and maintain API integrations, webhooks and automation workflowsDevelop cloud-based applications, services and serverless functionsUse modern AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code, Codex CLI and similar platforms to accelerate software deliveryTroubleshoot and resolve issues across software, integrations and business systemsDocument solutions and create reusable technical knowledgeSupport ongoing improvements to development standards, processes and toolingAssist with technical investigations involving retail systems, payment platforms and business infrastructure where required
Essential Skills & Attributes
Demonstrated experience using modern AI-assisted software development tools such as Claude Code, Codex CLI, Cursor or equivalent coding environmentsStrong problem-solving ability and genuine enthusiasm for software development
Ability to rapidly learn new technologies, frameworks and platforms with minimal supervisionExperience building real-world software projects, whether commercially, through education, personal projects or open-source contributionsWorking knowledge of JavaScript or PythonGood understanding of APIs, webhooks, JSON and system integrationsStrong communication and documentation skillsCuriosity, initiative and a desire to continually improve
Desirable Skills
Google Cloud Platform, Firebase, Firestore or other cloud servicesShopify development, including Liquid, metafields and theme customisationFront-end development using HTML, CSS and JavaScriptReact, Vue or similar frameworksSQL or NoSQL databasesGit and modern development workflowsNetworking and infrastructure troubleshootingExperience building AI-powered automations, agents or workflow systems
Current Technologies Include
ShopifyFirebaseGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaScriptPythonAI Development Tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex)EposNowDeliverectConnecteam
What We're Looking ForWe are far more interested in what you can build than where you studied.You might be:
A self-taught developer with a strong portfolioA recent graduate with practical project experienceSomeone already using AI coding tools daily to build softwareA hobbyist developer who has built impressive side projects
If you enjoy solving problems, learning new technologies and building useful systems, we'd like to hear from you.Application ProcessPlease include links to any GitHub repositories, websites, applications, automations, software projects or other examples of your work.We are particularly interested in projects that demonstrate problem-solving, automation, AI-assisted development, integrations or technical creativity.As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to demonstrate how they use AI-assisted development tools as part of their normal workflow. INDLSWe are interested in your ability to learn, solve problems and deliver working solutions rather than your knowledge of any specific technology stack.Benefits
Company pensionEmployee discountFree parkingOpportunity to work on high-impact projects across two growing retail brandsDirect exposure to modern AI, automation and cloud technologiesOpportunity to take ownership of projects and make a visible impact
Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.....Read more...