Software Developer Apprentice

About Disking International:

Disking International Limited, established in 1987, is a well-established local IT service provider operating across IT retail, managed IT services, cyber security, and software development. With a long-standing reputation for reliability, technical expertise, and customer-focused delivery, we support businesses across a wide range of sectors.

With recent expansion into the software development industry, we are now looking to grow our technical team to support the design, development, and long-term evolution of our in-house systems and customer-facing platforms. This includes the development of a modern ERP solution that underpins core business operations and drives future innovation.

We offer a stable, forward-thinking environment where developers work on real, production-grade systems, contribute meaningfully from day one, and develop their skills alongside experienced technical leadership. In short: established roots, modern engineering, and a clear roadmap forward.

About the role:

We are seeking a capable and motivated developer with experience in full-stack or front-end development, to join our development team as part of a Level 3 Apprenticeship. The successful candidate will work directly on the design and development of a modern ERP system, contributing to core functionality used across the business.

This is a hands-on role intended for individuals who already have practical development experience and are ready to formalise their skills within a structured apprenticeship while delivering real commercial value.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and extend features within a business-critical ERP system
• Work across both frontend and backend codebases
• Build and consume APIs and data-driven services
• Operate within Linux-based and Dockerised environments
• Collaborate closely with other developers and technical leadership
• Apply best practices in code quality, security, and performance
• Balance apprenticeship learning requirements with real project delivery

Required skills:

• Strong technical curiosity and problem-solving ability
• A professional, reliable approach to development work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Clear ambition to progress into a long-term software engineering role
• Someone who enjoys building systems that actually get used
• Backend: PHP
• Frontend: js
• Languages: TypeScript
• Database: PostgreSQL
• Operating Systems: Strong working knowledge of Linux environments
• Containerisation: Docker (development and deployment)

While not essential, the following experience would be advantageous:

• ERP, CRM, or large-scale business systems
• RESTful API design
• Git-based workflows
• CI/CD pipelines
• Basic understanding of system architecture and data integrity

Entry requirements:

• 7 GCSEs total
• English GCSE grade D or above
• Other 6 GCSEs, including Maths, to be C or above
• You must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship in a similar subject

You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.

If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. 

For more information please visit the UK ENIC website.

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week.

Benefits:

• A structured Level 3 Apprenticeship combined with real commercial development
• Exposure to enterprise-level system design and implementation
• Mentorship from experienced developers
• Clear progression opportunities beyond the apprenticeship
• A technically focused, pragmatic development environment
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking

Future prospects:

90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.

About QA:

Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed.

Interested? Apply now!

Please be advised that this advert may close prior to the closing date stated above if a high number of applications are received. If you are interested in this vacancy please apply below as soon as possible.