Development Apprentice
Supporting the design, building and testing of high-quality software solutions. Working as part of a collaborative team having responsibility for elements of software projects, you will require the knowledge and specialist technical skills to operate effectively in the role. Undertaking training and work experience to gain a qualification.
Role
Working within the Digital Solutions Team and reporting to the Digital Solutions Manager, the role of the Development Apprentice will be to perform the following:
- Actively, engage in the apprenticeship training program tutorials, and self-study to build a strong foundation in programming languages, tools, and software development methodologies, whilst staying updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies relevant to software development.
- Assist in writing, testing, and debugging code as part of larger development projects, ensuring adherence to coding standards and guidelines, implementing small features or components under the supervision of senior developers, contributing to the overall project.
- Participate in code reviews to learn from feedback and improve coding skills, while also helping to identify potential issues in the team’s code, collaborating with team members on project tasks, learning how to work effectively within a development team.
- Support the testing process by writing unit tests, performing manual tests, and helping to identify and fix bugs, ensuring that the code developed meets the quality and functionality requirements before it is applied to live systems.
- Maintain accurate documentation of code, including comments, technical documentation, and user manuals as required, reporting on progress, challenges, and learning outcomes to mentors or managers, providing updates on assigned tasks.
- Assist in maintaining and updating existing software by identifying and fixing bugs, and implementing small enhancements, providing support for ongoing projects, including participating in stand-ups, sprint planning, and other Agile practices as part of the development lifecycle.
Training
Apprentices will undertake the level 6 digital and technology solutions professional degree apprenticeship studied at University of Staffordshire. Apprentices will complete launch weeks at our Stoke-on-Trent campus for 1 week per semester. On completion of the programme, apprentices will achieve a BSc (Hons) Digital & Technology Solutions.
This role offers long term opportunities to progress to a permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship.
On completion of the apprenticeship, you will have the qualifications and practical experience required to apply for roles in the field of Software Development.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Digital and technology solutions professional (level 6)
- Training Provider
- UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE
- Working Week
- Monday - Thursday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Please note that a minimum of 3 days per week will be working on campus with a maximum of 2 days remote working.
- Expected Duration
- 3 Years 10 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Sunday, 8th June 2025
- Start Date
- Monday, 1st September 2025
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Highly Motivated
- Willing to learn
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade C/4 or above (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade C/4 or above (Essential)
About the Employer
Staffordshire University
University of Staffordshire is proud to be an award-winning institution that places students at the heart of everything we do. Digitally innovative, with strong industry links and a mission to provide the next generation of education opportunities. University of Staffordshire is transforming people, places and society. A catalyst for change. Digital and Technical Services is a professional service responsible for the University’s overall use of digital technology for teaching and learning. Comprising of 6 different functional teams we provide services from provision of desktop devices and support, internet and wi-fi connectivity, cloud-based server infrastructure, identity management, Microsoft 365 services, cyber security, application development and project management.
- Company
- Staffordshire University
- Location
- Staffordshire University, College Road, Stoke-On-Trent, England
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Degree Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £24,900 a year
- Posted
- Company
- Staffordshire University
- Location
- Staffordshire University, College Road, Stoke-On-Trent, England
Hybrid / WFH Options - Employment Type
- Degree Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £24,900 a year
- Posted