Apprentice Software Developer

Follow clearly defined requirements to deliver software development activities and products Report progress against metrics on software development activities accurately throughout the stages of the software development lifecycle Identify and report and impediments to progress in development activities to supervisors Follow instructions to convert customer requirements to technical requirements Communicate outcomes from development activities to team members and other stakeholders Write logical and maintainable software solutions in line with given specifications to meet the design requirements and organisational coding standards Take the non-functional requirements of maintenance, performance, and user experience into account along with the functional specification provided Apply security principles and practice to the software development task assigned Implement security best practices to ensure software is not vulnerable to malicious attacks Maintain appropriate project documentation throughout the software development tasks Apply appropriate recovery techniques to ensure that the software solution being developed is not lost. E.g. Work with source control tools to provide a record of changes to source code, share code with the team and ensure code is safely stored for recovery Undertake unit and integration testing of solution to meet code coverage guidelines, reduce the number of defects, and provide confidence in the quality of software Contribute to testing of the end-to-end software solution to ensure high-quality output where necessary escalate issues. Provide support throughout the development lifecycle, including user acceptance testing and final release to production Provide initial support to classify the severity and priority of issues and schedule bug fixes where necessary Practice continuous guided self-learning to keep up to date with technological developments to enhance relevant skills and take responsibility for own professional development

Training:

Velocity apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, they will provide the skills necessary to succeed in the workplace and to expand future career prospects.

Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their programme.

Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Level 3 Software Development Technician qualification, with training in how to:

·        Write simple code for discrete software components following an appropriate logical approach to agreed standards

 Apply appropriate secure development principles to specific software components Develop user interfaces as appropriate to the type of component being developed Apply industry standard approaches for configuration management Functionally test that the deliverables for that component have been met or not

For a full list of programme modules visit: https://velocity-pt.co.uk/

Training Outcome:

The role offers long term security and the opportunity to progress into a permanent position.

Employer Description:
DDM Health is a data-driven digital health and virtual care company that is on a mission to empower people to live healthier, happier lives - and we're hoping to care for 1 million people by 2026.

Working Hours :
08:30am – 5:30pm, Mon – Fri.

Skills:
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,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience