Software Developer Apprentice

Focus are looking to continue its success with offering an apprenticeship within our software development team. We develop software for the property sector, with over 40 years+ experience in the marketplace. We will be looking for you to get involved in a wide range of different jobs allowing you to show us the talent you have to offer.

Role

We have been working with apprentices since 2010 and our goal is to build your skill set and raise your confidence to a level where we can employ you at the end of the apprenticeship. Through this opportunity, we have found that every person who applies has a tremendous amount to offer and our duty is to ensure that together we can prove this.

You will be part of a development team where you will be shown how to board out designs and solutions to customer requests. You will get involved in working with the team to take these solutions and implement them in code, test and deploy to our wide customer base. Every request is different which makes the role fun and interesting meaning no two days are ever the same. You will get exposure to a range of programming languages and environments. You will get involved in software updates from planning through to release and you will also be involved in helping us to push forward our brand new up and coming web product. You will get to experience working in a professional environment providing you invaluable skills for any role even beyond working with Focus.

Duties you will get to learn and could be involved in but not limited to:

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Visual Basic Projects
Visual Studio Projects
C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript (jQuery), .NET, .NET Core
SQL, MySQL Stored Procedures and understanding of Server Functionality
SAP Crystal Reports Template Writing
Active Reports
Application Programming Interfaces
Time ups
Web Hosting
Software testing

As you progress through the apprenticeship, your role will evolve, and you will have the opportunity to expand into further projects.

Training

Potential for long term opportunities and new roles within the business

Apprenticeship Standard: Software development technician (level 3)
Training Provider: ABINGDON AND WITNEY COLLEGE
Working Week: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Expected Duration: 1 Year 4 Months
Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: Wednesday, 1st April 2026
Start Date: Monday, 6th July 2026

Desired Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Analytical skills
Team working
C#
Know how to write SQL queries
Good time management
Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 10
Word and Excel
Excellent work ethic

Qualifications

English GCSE, grade A*-C/9-4 (Essential)
Maths GCSE, grade A*-C/9-4 (Essential)
Computer Science GCSE, grade A*-C/9-4 (Desired)

About the Employer

Focus Micro Systems

Focus Micro Systems are an in house software development company who develop software for the property sector and have been dedicated in doing so for over 40 years. Our close knit, Oxford based team know our products inside out, having designed and developed them from the ground up. We have developed property management software packages to support Letting Agents, Estate Agents and Business Transfer Agents. Whatever the property agencies require, we have the software package waiting for them. Founded in 1981 we are proud of our position as market leaders in the property management software sector. We thoroughly develop and test our products and are entirely confident that our intuitive property software packages, support, training, and maintenance solutions will suit all the requirements of any property agency. Our expert professional and friendly team are able to provide the perfect solution for any property agent. We build and update our software packages regularly to meet the ever-changing property market. We are always at the forefront of new technology and are able to adapt to the needs of those in the property sector.

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