Junior Full Stack Software Developer Apprenticeship
Kickstart your career with a Level 4 Software Developer apprenticeship at a fast-growing London InsurTech startup. Learn a modern full stack (React, TypeScript, Ruby, Python) to build e-commerce insurance integrations. Gain a recognised qualification and direct engineering mentorship.
Role
- Learn a Modern Stack: Work through a tailored training plan to master technologies like React, TypeScript, Ruby on Rails, and Python/FastAPI.
- Build Full-Stack Features: Contribute directly to customer-facing frontend features and develop backend services that power quoting, policy management, and claims.
- Manage E-Commerce Integrations: Help build, maintain, and adapt software applications across platforms like Shopify, BigCommerce, Magento, and WooCommerce.
- Maintain Code Quality: Write automated tests and practice professional software fundamentals, including version control and peer code reviews.
- Troubleshoot Live Systems: Investigate and resolve technical issues on live partner stores to support digital merchants.
- Collaborate with Leadership: Work closely with senior engineers and company founders on real-world product features in a fast-scaling environment.
- Study & Grow: Dedicate time to completing your Level 4 Software Developer apprenticeship, proactively seeking feedback to scale your technical responsibilities.
Training
Upon successful completion of the Level 4 apprenticeship, the goal is for the candidate to transition into a permanent role and continue growing within the expanding engineering team. You will have the foundational skills to progress as a well-rounded Full Stack Software Developer, with options to specialise in backend services, frontend features, or partner e-commerce integrations.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Software developer (level 4)
- Training Provider
- PARETO LAW LIMITED
- Working Week
- Full Time Office. Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00.
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Thursday, 16th July 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 3rd August 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Initiative
- Adaptability
- Tech Curiosity
- Ownership
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 4+ (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 4+ (Essential)
- STEM or STEM-adjacent degree Degree, grade Achieved (Essential)
About the Employer
RANDSTAD GROUP UK
The organisation is an innovative, fast-growing InsurTech startup based in central London on a mission to protect retail customers everywhere by embedding modern insurance products directly into retail checkout journeys. As an FCA-authorised business, they build sophisticated APIs and software integrations that connect seamlessly into major e-commerce platforms. Having successfully integrated over 60 retailers in their first two years and recently secured a major seed funding round to scale across Europe, they are expanding their engineering infrastructure. The company operates with a small, ambitious team that fosters a collaborative, high-ownership culture with a strong bias toward action, making it an ideal environment for an aspiring engineer to receive direct mentorship and rapidly accelerate their career.
Please note: Randstad is managing the recruitment and screening process on behalf of the employer for this vacancy.