Junior Frontend Developer Degree Apprentice (Remote, UK)

This role is remote with occasional visits to our Hertfordshire office. (approx. 4 times a year).

Semester A (Sept to Jan) and B (Jan to May): Day release for all levels

Thursdays – Level 4 .
Wednesdays – Level 5 .
Tuesdays – Level 6 .

Semester C (May to Sept): Block release for Level 4 and Level 5 .

Third week of June (Mon to Thurs, 9am – 5pm) .
Weekly or fortnight online touchpoints in June, July and August .
Assessment day first week of September (Thurs Level 4, Wed Level 5).

Mixed released for Level 6 .

Tuesdays for the last week of May, all of June and the beginning of July .
Weekly or fortnight online touchpoints in July and August .
EPA Preparation first week of September (Tuesday) .
EPAs (online or on campus) last week of September .

Apprentices will develop occupational competency for the role of a software engineer. This course equips candidates with appropriate skills to work in a variety of roles across the software development life cycle. Because of the core plus specialism model, graduates will also be prepared for a broad range of careers in related occupations within digital industries such as the IT industry.  

Typical roles may include: 

Software engineer 
Programmer 
Software developer 
Front or back end developer 
Software architect 
Analyst 
Software integration specialist 
Verification engineer 
Dev-ops engineer

Our Values Sustainability Front and centre of our values at Gemstone is a desire to support an environmentally sustainable future. We take active measures throughout our processes to ensure that our carbon footprint is as close to zero as possible. Our aim is for net carbon reduction. No small goal but one we are never the less committed to. Measures we have taken so far include limiting staff travel and carrying out virtual meetings wherever possible. We also operate a completely paperless system which not only benefits the environment but is also quickly and easily accessible to our partners and clients. There is always more we can do which is why in 2024 we will begin our efforts towards having a carbon reducing effect through our processes including opting for suppliers with carbon reduction goals as well as carrying out some of our own carbon reducing activities. Yes - that includes some members of the team actually planting trees… but also by supporting some of our environmental partners in their efforts to reduce deforestation and tackle inefficient supply chains. Annual Gemstone Charity Award This year, we are proud to announce that we will be running our very first Annual Gemstone Charity Award, through which we will be looking to directly support a UK-based Charity aligned with our values by offering them some of our expert services for free. You can read more about this here.