Apprentice Web Developer

Day-to-day, you will be:

Working directly alongside the Lead Developer, shadowing everything they do to deliver internal and new client projects as part of the agency team Learning to develop and hone your skills across a number of frameworks and building web projects using Craft CMS  Helping to support and maintain existing client websites, with an overview and understanding of code languages Communicating and collaborating with other teams and departments (design, strategy and content)

You’ll need to be willing to learn, observe, listen and receive feedback on your work, and over time you’ll gain valuable knowledge and expertise working across live projects. You’ll receive hands-on training in a commercial agency environment, giving you everything you need to succeed within your career. If you have an unstoppable drive and a passion for website development, then we’ll nurture, mentor and work with you, giving you all the necessary skills required to be the best website developer you can be. 

We’re on the hunt for methodical thinkers, problem solvers, and all-round great team members with a genuine love for wanting to build beautifully functional websites.

Shadowing our Lead Developer, you’ll hone and develop your skills and capabilities that will see you working on a variety of projects - new and old, external and internal. No two days are ever the same here at Storm! 

Training:

Training is provided through Happy Ltd, a well-established, award-winning training provider, working closely with industry experts. You will have one day per week for your apprenticeship work, this will include virtual group training sessions, working through online learning resources, and building a portfolio of evidence to showcase your skills and knowledge. All training sessions are practical, hands-on and proactive. We seek to make learning an enjoyable and involving experience.

The learning programme will include foundational code skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PHP; essential tools like the command line, source control, and automation; and fundamental concepts like Accessibility, Agile, Testing, UX, and the Software Development Life Cycle.

This apprenticeship is the Software Developer Level 4 apprenticeship standard.

Training Outcome:

This apprenticeship can lead to a permanent position at Storm Creative, where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop with the company. 

Employer Description:
Storm is a forward-thinking, fast-paced and growing full-service strategic marketing agency, ranked among the UK's top agencies. We are a full-on, switched on, always on kind-of-agency. You’ve got to be sharp, have a real desire to kickstart your career and think on your feet. Benefits of working for Storm include - You’ll be joining an award-winning agency, the opportunity to work with a prestigious client base, ‘Years of service’ bonus and profit share scheme, ‘Years of service’ gifted holiday scheme, Transparent and accelerated career progression, Regular social events throughout the year. Leigh-on-Sea is a great place to work and socialise; a seaside town with a buzzing broadway full of bars, shops, restaurants etc., Free office bar!

Working Hours :
Monday to Thursday 8.00am- 5.00pm Friday 8.00am- 4.00pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,passion for web development