Software Development Apprenticeship

As a Software Developer Apprentice, you’ll work alongside experienced developers, contributing to real web applications and gaining hands-on experience across the full development lifecycle - from planning and building to testing, deploying, and maintaining software.

Role

  • Help with all parts of making software, including planning, design, building, testing, and maintaining web applications
  • Write clear and easy-to-understand code that works well, follows company standards, and gives users a good experience
  • Find and fix different types of software problems or errors during development
  • Take part in testing to make sure software works properly and meets project needs
  • Work with databases and other systems to connect data with the applications being built
  • Follow safe coding practices to help keep software secure from attacks or mistakes
  • Use tools like Git to share and manage code while working with the team
  • Communicate and work with team members through meetings, online chats, and calls, and help create simple technical documents and project notes

Training

Software Developer Level 4.

As a Software Developer apprentice, your role will consist of creating and testing high-quality code. You will use programming languages and software development tools such as Java, Python, and C++.

You will be responsible for interpreting customer requirements from a design specification, planning and managing their contribution to the wider project, and creating effective software solutions.

Due to the nature of the role, you could be employed within a wide range of businesses and sectors - from SME games studios to finance multinationals. All corporations depend on software in some way to function!

Learn to create, test, and implement code as part of a professional software development team.

With our unique apprenticeship programme, you'll build an impressive range of coding skills - and learn to thrive as a junior developer.

You’ll be based full-time with an employer and will quickly become an important part of the team. Our training is 100% online, including real-time classes with our expert trainers and self-paced courses created by industry specialists.

Apprenticeship Standard
Software developer (level 4)
Training Provider
BALTIC TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED
Working Week
8am - 4pm Monday to Thursday, 8am - 3pm on Fridays
Expected Duration
1 Year 8 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Monday, 1st December 2025
Start Date
Tuesday, 2nd December 2025

Desired Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working

Qualifications

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

About the Employer

SHOPTIMISED LTD
Our multi award-winning software is designed by experienced Paid Search and ecommerce experts with one goal in mind: to increase your online product sales. From our powerful Product Feed Optimisation Software to our industry leading Incremental Sales software, our solutions help online retailers and agencies,grow online sales, whether you're experienced or just beginning.
Company
SHOPTIMISED LTD
Location
3.2 Silver Fox Way, Cobalt Business Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
Employment Type
Higher Apprenticeship
Salary
£16,000 a year
Posted
Company
SHOPTIMISED LTD
Location
3.2 Silver Fox Way, Cobalt Business Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
Employment Type
Higher Apprenticeship
Salary
£16,000 a year
Posted