Apprentice Software Engineer

You will learn the stages of the software development lifecycle including; architecture, coding, implementation, testing & documentation. You will gain professional ‘on the job’ skills, so you’ll have hands on experience & the opportunity to learn from your colleagues, whilst contributing your skills and make a difference.

Role

Your duties will include:

  • Assisting in software development tasks, under the guidance of senior team members contributing to:

  • Coding (using key technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C#, Python and SQL)

  • Testing

  • Debugging

  • Configuration

  • Collaborating with the team to ensure development is completed within agreed quality levels and timescales

  • Learning and understanding about technical requirements, developing appropriate knowledge of existing and future technical developments and strategies

Training

BCS Software Development Context and Methodologies Module. BCS Programming Module.This apprenticeship is recognised for entry onto the Register of IT Technicians upon confirming an appropriate SFIA
level 3 Professional competence. Workplace and college
block delivery. 

Upon completion of the Apprenticeship scheme we expect the individual to transition to a Junior Engineer role. 

Apprenticeship Standard
Software development technician (level 3)
Training Provider
GLOUCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE
Working Week
Mon – Fri, our working hours are 7.5 hours per day plus an hour for lunch. The expectation is that a minimum of 3 days per week are spent in the office (60% of working week).
Expected Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Positions Available
5
Closing Date
Friday, 18th July 2025
Start Date
Monday, 8th September 2025

Desired Skills

  • IT skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Initiative

Qualifications

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

About the Employer

IRESS FS LIMITED
Iress is a Global Company with offices in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa and the UK. Businesses and people across the globe use Iress software to harness the power of technology to enable a smarter financial system that delivers more for everybody, we believe technology should help people perform better every day. Since our beginning in 1993, people across financial services have trusted us to take their performance to the next level. From the world’s most iconic financial services brands to advice firms of all sizes, banks, insurers, investment managers, traders and brokers.
Company
IRESS FS LIMITED
Location
Honeybourne Place Jessop Avenue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£22,000 a year
Posted
Company
IRESS FS LIMITED
Location
Honeybourne Place Jessop Avenue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£22,000 a year
Posted