Build a strong understanding of our C# WinForms application by engaging with customers and learning how they use the software.
Log, categorise, and prioritise support incidents, escalating complex technical issues to second-line support or other relevant teams
Provide basic troubleshooting and guide customers in resolving common issues while gathering valuable insights about software performance and user needs
Assist in the maintenance and refinement of features within the existing C# WinForms application, applying the knowledge gained from customer feedback
Collaborate with the development team on bug fixes, performance improvements, and feature enhancements
Contribute to software testing by designing and executing test cases, performing manual testing, and documenting test results
Identify and report software defects, and work with developers to troubleshoot and resolve issues before release
Training:Why choose our Junior Developer Level 3 apprenticeship?
QA’s Junior Developer Level 3 apprenticeship develops digital skills and provide the technical grounding needed to become a well-rounded, entry-level programmer. Junior Developers work as part of a software development team to build simple software components on web, mobile or desktop apps to be used by other members of the team as part of larger software development projects.
QA’s Junior Developer Level 3 apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to:
Explore a wide range of skills including Python, C#, Java, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Git, Microservices and cloud
Interpret simple design requirements for discrete components of a project under supervision
Implement code which other team members have developed to produce required components
Gain the following qualifications upon successful completion of the Junior Developer Level 3 programme:
Software Development Technician Level 3
BCS Certificate in Systems Development Context and Methodologies
BCS Certificate in Programming
Tools and technologies learned: Apprentices will learn to use Python, C#, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and Git.Training Outcome:Upon successful completion of this apprenticeship, there may be opportunity for future progression within the company in a more advanced IT role or through a higher-level apprenticeship. Employer Description:iLockerz is a tech manufacturing scale-up that makes electronic smart lockers that are used in businesses across the world to manage IT assets, weapons and other mission critical items.Working Hours :All details will be confirmed upon interview.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Team working,Non judgemental....Read more...
Testing software
Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software
Analyze user requirements
Producing clean, efficient code based on specifications
Testing and developing programs and systems
Fixing and improving existing software
In this role you be a team player with a keen eye for detail and problem solving skills
Experience with databases and object -relational mapping (ORM) frameworks (e.g. Hibernate)
Gather and evaluate user feedback
Recommend and execute improvements
Ability to learn new languages and technologies
Knowledge of coding languages (e.g C++, Java, JavaScript, python) and frameworks (e.g. Hibernate)
Training:
Software Developer Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard
Training Outcome:
Securing a promotion
Accreditation of skills at a higher level
Gaining a higher salary
Employer Description:BCE energy is the nations leading competitive energy provider ,mobile phone manufacturing and we are also Amazon global sellersWorking Hours :Employee works full time 4 days of the week with employer and a day with the training provider which makes it 5 days of the week.
Monday - Thursday, 9.00am - 5.00pm shifts, may work evenings and weekends and any other day with the training providerSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Software Development:
Break software development activities down into logical units of work to enable sequencing and ensure the best possible structuring of activities to deliver a high-quality product right first time
Identify and report any impediments to software development activities and propose practical solutions
Identify and select the most appropriate technical solution, taking into consideration coding best practice and appropriate quality standards
Write logical and maintainable software solutions to meet the design and organisational coding standards (Software Development Lifecycle -Implementation and Build phase)
Support delivery of one or more software deployment phases, such as trials and final release, to ensure that software developer outcomes are deployed correctly
Software Requirements:
Convert customer requirements into technical requirements, both functional and non-functional to ensure that customers' expectations are accurately reflected in the software products developed
Communication:
Report progress accurately throughout the development life-cycle stages to ensure adequate audit trails of key worksteps such that the organisation can demonstrate how the product has been created for quality and commercial purposes
Communicate software development solutions to a range of internal or external stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of requirements and how they have been met or adjusted
Security and recovery:
Consider security implications of proposed design to ensure that security considerations are built in from inception and throughout the development process
Apply security best practice to the software solution throughout the software development life cycle
Apply appropriate recovery techniques to ensure the software solution being developed is not lost (Software Development Lifecycle -Implementation and Build phase)
Documentation:
Create and maintain appropriate project documentation to explain the development process and resources used
Deliver a suitably documented deployable solution to the customer for their use (Software Development Lifecycle -Deploy phase)
Change Control:
Implement appropriate change control to ensure that software development changes may be tracked, and quality risks managed
Unit Testing:
Undertake unit testing of solutions, with appropriate levels of test code coverage, to identify and, where necessary, resolve issues (Software Development Lifecycle -Implementation and Build phase)
Perform testing of the software solution to ensure a high-quality output (Software Development Lifecycle -Test phase)
Software Maintenance:
Apply suitable 'bug fix', appropriate to the severity and priority of the software development issue identified
Professional Development:
Practice continuous self-learning to keep up to date with technological developments to enhance relevant skills and take responsibility for own professional development
Training:Firebrand’s sector leading Software Developer (L4SD) Apprenticeship Programme develops apprentices to become competent software developers, working across the front-end, logic and data layers.
Apprentices develop a deeper understanding of key software development processes and practices allowing operation at all stages of the software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
The apprentice will learn advanced programming skills, including object-oriented concepts, use of automated testing tools and secure development principles and practices in order to develop high-quality and secure software.
Firebrands course is delivered either Online (online live instructor led), or face to face in the classroom environment (your choice). Our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Learning Mentors (LMs) and world-leading trainers prepare apprentices to work across multiple sectors.
Completion of this apprenticeship will provide learners with the following world class vendor certifications in addition to the Software Developer apprenticeship:
BCS Level 4 Diploma in Software Development Methodologies
CertNexus Cyber Secure Coder
Industry recognised certification in one of Java or Python
Key areas covered are:
Software Development Lifecycles
Effective Team Working
Problem Solving
Logic and data structures
Sorting and searching algorithms
Critical sections and race conditions
Relational and non-relational databases
Software designs and functional or technical specifications
Software testing frameworks and methodologies
Training Outcome:The role may offer a permanent role upon completion of the apprenticeship depending on performance.Employer Description:The University has more than 20,000 students and 12,000 staff from all walks of life and all corners of the world. No two days are ever the same at the University of Cambridge.
The University is a confederation of Schools, Faculties, Departments and Colleges. The 31 Colleges are governed by their own statutes and regulations but are integral to the make-up of the University.
The Apprentice Systems Developer sits within the Software Development team within the Institute of Continuing Education (ICE), reporting to the Head of IT and Systems and supported/managed by the Senior Systems Developer.
The Institute’s activities primarily take place at Madingley Hall (a residential Grade I listed building), which provides facilities for conferences and events, and a full hotel service. Madingley Hall has 13 meeting rooms, 62 ensuite bedrooms, a bar and lounge, set in 8 acres of grounds (including Capability Brown designed gardens).Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmed. Flexible hybrid working, allowing for off the job hours.Skills: Communication skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Prioritise own workload,Able to work independently,Databases and web technologies,APIs and interfaces,Programming skills,Written communication skills....Read more...
