Apprentice Software Engineer
An exciting opportunity to join a small and growing team of software developers working on an innovative software as a service system. The role will give you hands-on experience across the full technology stack from mobile app development, through to databases and everything in between.
Role
Duties and responsibilities include:
- Developing, maintaining and supporting the Propeller web application and web services.
- Supporting specification and estimation of new software projects
- Assisting with onboarding new clients
- Analysing and resolving technical and application problems
- Contributing to the refinement of organisational processes & procedures
- Development work processes using the Scrum methodology
Apprentices will gain experience in:
- C# with ASP.NET in Visual Studio
- HTML, CSS, Ajax, Javascript, jQuery, iOS Objective C / Swift.
- SQL Server/authoring fast SQL queries/sprocs
- AWS microservices
- APIs
- GIT Source Control
- Software architecture principles
- Agile development practices
Training
- Apprentices attend Manchester Metropolitan University for one day a week during the academic year, over a period of four years.
- Teaching is delivered face to face one day a week during the academic year.
- Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will achieve a BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions degree by Manchester Metropolitan University, as well as a Level 6 degree apprenticeship qualification.
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- Apprenticeship Standard
- Digital and technology solutions professional (level 6)
- Training Provider
- MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm, with 1 hour lunch. 1 Day per week release for University.
- Expected Duration
- 4 Years
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Friday, 4th July 2025
- Start Date
- Monday, 1st September 2025
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Ability to use Office 365
- Time management skills
Qualifications
- Various A Level, grade BCC (104 UCAS Points) (Essential)
About the Employer
Propeller Powered Ltd
Propeller Powered Ltd is a Manchester, UK-based company that specialises in providing innovative and effective Workforce Management & Property Compliance software solutions to enable property management & maintenance companies to connect their back office & mobile workforce, create digital certification & documentation and evidence, manage & monitor property compliance & building safety. Our goal is to empower Contractors and Social Housing Landlords to drive key performance, maintain safer homes & buildings and achieve peace of mind on property compliance by leveraging the latest technology and tools available. Our team consists of software developers, app developers, project managers, and software support technicians, all working together to deliver solutions that meet the needs of evolving property compliance legislation and exceed our clients' expectations. At Propeller Powered Ltd, we are committed to providing our clients with the highest level of service and support. We pride ourselves on delivering solutions that are not only functional but also user-friendly, reliable and scalable.
- Company
- Propeller Powered Ltd
- Location
- Unit 6 Platinum Way, Urmston Trafford Park, Manchester, England
- Employment Type
- Degree Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £16,000 a year
- Posted
- Company
- Propeller Powered Ltd
- Location
- Unit 6 Platinum Way, Urmston Trafford Park, Manchester, England
- Employment Type
- Degree Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £16,000 a year
- Posted