Software Developer Apprentice
We're looking for a Software Developer Apprentice to join our growing development team. You'll work with PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript to support both our internal systems and customer-facing website. As our business continues to expand, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of new projects and develop your skills as a developer.
Role
- Developing and maintaining web applications using PHP, MySQL, and JavaScript
- Supporting internal systems and our customer-facing website
- Collaborating with our experienced development team
- Taking on increasing responsibility as you grow in the role
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.
90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Software development technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- QA LIMITED
- Working Week
- Days and shifts to be confirmed.
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 4 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Tuesday, 10th February 2026
- Start Date
- Tuesday, 17th February 2026
Desired Skills
- IT skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
Qualifications
- 6 including Maths GCSE, grade 4+ (A* - C) (Essential)
- English GCSE, grade 3+ (D or above) (Essential)