Apprentice Software Developer

This is an entry-level role for someone starting their career in technology. You will join the IT & Development team as an Apprentice Developer, learning the foundations of application and web development, cloud technologies, SQL databases and eventually AI-assisted development.

Role

Development and Engineering

• Design, build, test and maintain internal web applications, forms, and components using Python, JavaScript, or C#

• Apply software engineering principles across the full development lifecycle, from requirements analysis through to deployment and support

• Write clean, documented, and maintainable code following team coding standards

• Implement and maintain relational databases using SQL, including schema design and query optimisation

• Integrate APIs, third-party libraries, and cloud services into internal applications

Quality and Security

• Write unit and integration tests for your own code; participate in peer code reviews

• Apply secure coding practices in line with OWASP principles and Measom’s IT security policy

• Contribute to continuous improvement of software quality and development processes

Collaboration and Communication

• Work as an active member of the IT & Development team, contributing to Agile sprints, stand-ups, and retrospectives

• Use Git for version control and collaborative development; manage branches and pull requests

• Produce clear technical documentation for the solutions you build

• Communicate progress and technical concepts to both technical and non-technical colleagues

Training

  • Build a strong foundation in software development
  • Contribute to real internal tools used by the business
  • Gain experience working with databases and web technologies
  • Develop confidence working in a professional development environment

This role offers a unique opportunity to start a career in software development while working on real systems that support a national business.

Apprenticeship Standard
Digital and technology solutions professional (level 6)
Training Provider
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY-LONDON
Working Week
Monday to Thursday: 09:00–17:30 Head Office. Friday: Study Day – flexible location (home or office).
Expected Duration
3 Years 3 Months
Positions Available
2
Closing Date
Sunday, 31st May 2026
Start Date
Wednesday, 1st July 2026

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Team working
  • Strong interest in technology
  • Basic programming skills
  • Willingness to learn
  • Proactive

Qualifications

  • Any Subject A Level, grade B (Essential)
  • Any Subject A Level, grade B (Essential)
  • Any Subject A Level, grade B (Essential)

About the Employer

Measom Dryline Ltd
Founded in 1934, Measom is one of the UK’s leading drywall contractors, specialising in partitions, ceilings, SFS, plastering, glazed screens & doors, and fire-stopping. We work across healthcare, the MoJ, and education, partnering with major developers and contractors like Multiplex, Bovis, Kier, and Sir Robert McAlpine. Our teams have helped deliver some of the UK’s most high-profile projects, including The Shard, Co-Op Live Arena, and Battersea Power Station. With offices in Leicester, Manchester, Central London, Essex, and Bristol, there’s always a project to get stuck into. Join us and play a key role in supporting the UK’s next big construction projects come to life. This apprenticeship sits within our IT and Development function, where digital technology plays an increasingly critical role in supporting project delivery, operational efficiency, and business growth.

Job Details

Company
Measom Dryline Ltd
Location
1934 The Yard, 2 Exploration Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Degree Apprenticeship
Salary
£21,000 a year
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