Software Developer Apprentice

Support the work of the Development team including ongoing maintenance of web-based applications, and bespoke system integrations along with implementation of automation processes and applications. Supporting the development of modern, web-based software applications and utilities to supplement and enhance off-the-shelf systems and reviews of business processes using lean methodologies to identify and deliver improvements through standardization, simplification, elimination, and automation. Assisting in project planning and execution throughout the entire software development life-cycle, using your technical knowledge to aid implementation. Supporting the maintenance and improvement of existing websites, web applications and IT. Contributing to the communication of 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. Supporting the delivery of one or more software deployment phases, such as trials and final release, to ensure that software developer outcomes are deployed correctly. Helping to identify and report any impediments to software development activities and propose practical solutions. Assisting with the breakdown of 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. Contributing to the creation and updating of council developed software including design and coding (scripting) and debugging on development environments. Assisting in the testing, implementation and documentation of council software developed and the ongoing support and maintenance of software and databases & MS Power Platform. 

Training:

Why choose our Software Engineer Level 4 apprenticeship?

Our Software Engineer Level 4 Apprenticeship gives learners advance skills and technical grounding to design, test and maintain software and web systems. Learners will also gain an understanding on advanced programming, systems and software development projects. Software Development is at the heart of digital transformation. With demand for services to be consumed online by both clients and employees increasing exponentially, software developers are in high demand. Software Engineers build and test high-quality code across front end, logic and database layers. 

QA’s Software Engineer Level 4 apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to:

Build advanced skills and technical grounding to design, test and maintain software and web systems. Receive training on end-to-end software dev stack, as opposed to hyper-focusing on one area of development. Develop more advanced applications.

Tools and technologies learned: Learners will learn to use HTML5, JavaScript and CSS3.

Training Outcome:

90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.

Employer Description:
At Trafford Council we are EPIC! We EMPOWER – We inspire and trust our people to deliver the best outcomes for our customers, communities and colleagues. We are PEOPLE CENTRED – We value all people, within and external to the organisation and give those around us respect. We will act with honesty and integrity in all that we do and create an environment that enables everyone we work with to thrive and succeed. We are INCLUSIVE – We are committed to creating an environment that values and respects the diversity and richness differences bring. We COLLABORATE – We build relationships, collaborate; treat people as equal partners and work together to make things happen. Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The council is a Living Wage Employer.

Working Hours :
Days and shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Team working