Software Developer Apprentice
As part of the Data Operations team, the apprentice will assist in building and maintaining the Club’s digital tools and internal applications, supporting football and non-football staff.
Role
- Assist in the design, development, and testing of software applications and internal tools
- Write clean, well-documented code across languages including Python, Java/C#, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Support the Data Ops team in managing version control, code reviews, and collaborative development using Git and GitHub
- Contribute to Agile sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives as part of the development team
- Assist in database management tasks, including writing and optimising SQL queries
- Help maintain and improve existing web-based systems and internal applications
- Participate in cloud development and deployment tasks using industry-standard tools and platforms
- Document development processes, code, and procedures for future reference
- Comply with all company policies and procedures. Adhere to all company regulations regarding policies, procedures, health, safety and security
Training
Why choose our Junior Developer Level 3 apprenticeship?
QA’s Junior Developer Level 3 apprenticeship develops digital skills and provide the technical grounding needed to become a well-rounded, entry-level programmer. Junior Developers work as part of a software development team to build simple software components on web, mobile or desktop apps to be used by other members of the team as part of larger software development projects.
QA’s Junior Developer Level 3 apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to:
- Explore a wide range of skills including Python, C#, Java, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Git, Microservices and cloud
- Interpret simple design requirements for discrete components of a project under supervision
- Implement code which other team members have developed to produce required components
Gain the following qualifications upon successful completion of the Junior Developer Level 3 programme:
- Software Development Technician Level 3
- BCS Certificate in Systems Development Context and Methodologies
- BCS Certificate in Programming
Tools and technologies learned: Apprentices will learn to use Python, C#, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and Git.
- 90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Software development technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- QA LIMITED
- Working Week
- Days and shifts to be confirmed.
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 4 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Friday, 26th June 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 6th July 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
Qualifications
- 6 including Maths GCSE, grade C (4) or above (Essential)
- English GCSE, grade D (3) or above (Essential)