Software Development Apprenticeship

As a Software Development Apprentice, you will be part of a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment where your work can make a meaningful impact. You will support the in-house tech team, which plays a key role in driving digital transformation, improving internal systems, and enhancing the customer experience across multiple platforms.

Role

  •  Assisting in all stages of development, from planning and design to deployment and maintenance of software applications.

  • Developing and maintaining software using C#, ASP Classic/ASP.NET, and Proclaim SQL/Maths, following technical specifications.

  • Creating, modifying, and managing SQL databases, and writing connection code for integration with internal systems.

  • Performing unit, functional, and end-to-end testing to identify and resolve syntax errors, logical bugs, and system-level issues.

  • Collaborating with the team using version control systems like Git to manage and track code changes.

  • Supporting daily maintenance and updates of existing software systems to ensure consistent functionality.

  • Participating in team huddles, scrums, and communicating with colleagues and stakeholders via meetings and emails.

  • Contributing to full stack development across front-end and back-end components of internal software projects.

  • Integrating web servers and internal systems using APIs and external data connections.

  • Referring to and helping create technical documentation, diagrams, and workflow charts to support development tasks.

     

Training

As a Software Developer apprentice, your role will consist of creating and testing high-quality code. You will use programming languages and software development tools such as Java, Python, and C++.

You will be responsible for interpreting customer requirements from a design specification, planning and managing their contribution to the wider project, and creating effective software solutions.

Due to the nature of the role, you could be employed within a wide range of businesses and sectors – from SME games studios to finance multinationals. All corporations depend on software in some way to function!

This apprenticeship provides the skills, qualification and experience you need to immerse yourself within an exciting, fast-moving industry and become an effective Software Developer.

Apprenticeship Standard
Software developer (level 4)
Training Provider
BALTIC TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED
Working Week
Monday – Friday- 9am-5pm OR 8am-4pm
Expected Duration
1 Year 8 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Monday, 20th October 2025
Start Date
Tuesday, 21st October 2025

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical

Qualifications

  • English GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
  • Maths GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)

About the Employer

DCB LEGAL LTD
DCBL is the UK's leading provider of Debt Recovery and High Court Enforcement services. From enforcing CCJs to our effective letter driven recovery service, we continue to lead the way in the industry through: unrivalled recovery rates unique brand awareness high levels of early engagement advanced tracing solutions specialist litigation provider
Company
DCB LEGAL LTD
Location
Greenwood House Green Wood Drive Manor Park, Runcorn, England
Employment Type
Higher Apprenticeship
Salary
£19,000 a year
Posted
Company
DCB LEGAL LTD
Location
Greenwood House Green Wood Drive Manor Park, Runcorn, England
Employment Type
Higher Apprenticeship
Salary
£19,000 a year
Posted