Apprentice Software Developer

You will have the opportunity to learn and grow in a collaborative environment. You will work closely with our software development team, as well as our structural and civil engineers, while being supported by external mentoring, to develop innovative software solutions that enhance our structural and civil engineering services.

Role

Our technology stack is Microsoft .NET-based. You will primarily (but not exclusively) work with .NET SDKs for CAD software, as well as Single-Page Applications with a Blazor frontend and an ASP.NET backend. This will all be written in the C# language. To support these applications, you will also design and implement Windows Presentation Foundation user interfaces and relational SQL databases.

As an Apprentice Software Developer, your duties will include, but are not limited to:

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the development, testing, and maintenance of software tools and applications for the AEC industry.
Collaborate with team members to understand project requirements and contribute to technical solutions.
Participate in code reviews, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure high-quality software delivery.
Learn and apply best practices in software development, including coding standards, version control, and documentation.
Engage in continuous learning and development to enhance your technical skills and knowledge.

Training

Opportunity to progress to a degree level apprenticeship or a permanent role for the right candidate on successful completion.

Apprenticeship Standard: Software developer (level 4)
Training Provider: THE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER LTD
Working Week: Monday-Friday, times to be confirmed.
Expected Duration: 2 Years 6 Months
Positions Available: 1
Closing Date: Friday, 27th March 2026
Start Date: Monday, 6th April 2026

Desired Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Initiative

Qualifications

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

About the Employer

OPTIMUM ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS LTD

Since our formation in 2010, OES has worked on projects worth over £1 billion, building a strong reputation for excellence and reliability. We have grown into a leading engineering firm with a collective experience spanning structural, civil, and geotechnical engineering. We offer our clients hands-on expertise from the very top. Our directors Nathan, Sundeep (who are Chartered Structural Engineers, and members of Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)) and Chris, along with a core team of professional designers, engineers and technicians are all focused on providing the very best solution for every challenge. We’re as committed as you are to the success of your project. Our involvement will help you save time and money, improve accuracy and build sustainably, with an integrated engineering approach ensuring seamless coordination and impressive results. Alongside traditional civil, structural and geotechnical capabilities, we see innovation as a driver of sustainable development and offer our clients unique code engineering – bespoke software support to enhance cost-effectiveness, accuracy and collaborative working.

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