Software Developer Apprentice

We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice who is passionate about web development and eager to develop their technical skills. You will support the development and maintenance of WordPress websites while learning core software development practices including coding standards, version control, testing, and deployment.

Role

  • Assist in developing and maintaining WordPress websites and digital platforms
  • Support the creation and customization of WordPress themes and templates
  • Implement responsive designs using HTML and CSS frameworks such as Bootstrap
  • Learn to write and modify PHP code within the WordPress environment
  • Assist with installing, configuring, and maintaining WordPress plugins
  • Support troubleshooting and debugging website issues
  • Test websites across different browsers and devices
  • Help optimise websites for performance, accessibility, and user experience
  • Work collaboratively with designers, developers, and content teams
  • Follow coding standards, documentation practices, and version control processes

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.

  • Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future
  • With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed
Apprenticeship Standard
Software developer (level 4)
Training Provider
QA LIMITED
Working Week
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm
Expected Duration
1 Year 7 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Wednesday, 20th May 2026
Start Date
Wednesday, 27th May 2026

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working

About the Employer

CHEMISTRY MARKETING (NORTH EAST) LIMITED
We’re a dynamic (some say ‘explosive’) multi-disciplinary creative agency based in Newcastle upon Tyne. From the very start we’ve specialised in both offline and online marketing, fusing creativity, digital expertise and insightful data-driven strategies. Why? So that we can create and deliver positive reactions through compelling communications that work for your business.

Job Details

Company
CHEMISTRY MARKETING (NORTH EAST) LIMITED
Location
F17 WILLOW COURT, MARQUIS WAY, TEAM VALLEY, GATESHEAD, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Higher Apprenticeship
Salary
£20,000 a year
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