Software Developer Apprentice
Curious about how software is built? Enjoy problem-solving and teamwork? Kickstart your tech career as an Apprentice Developer. Learn while you earn, gain hands-on experience, and grow with us. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Role
- To support the analysis, design, development, and maintenance of business applications and interfaces, with a focus on Microsoft technologies, to meet the needs of the organisation
- To develop technical and professional skills through structured training and practical experience, enhancing the department’s capacity and capabilities
- To study and complete a Level 4 Software Developer apprenticeship, with work-based learning
- As an Employee of Torbay Council all roles are expected to work in a way that ensures vulnerable children and adults are safeguarded and report any safeguarding concerns in accordance with established policies and procedures
- The Designated Senior Lead for Safeguarding is the Chief Executive and Director of Children’s Services
- Information Management & Data Security: Assist in ensuring the accessibility, retrievability, and protection of information
- Learn and apply data security principles and support the transformation of information between formats as required
- Programming/software development: Support the design, coding, testing, and documentation of applications and modifications using Microsoft technologies (e.g., C#, .NET, SQL Server, Azure). Work with IT colleagues and service users to clarify requirements and approaches
- System Testing: Assist in creating and executing test cases and scripts for small projects
- Support the interpretation of test results and help ensure quality deliverables
- Systems installation/decommissioning: Support the installation and removal of software using supplied instructions and tools Assist users professionally and escalate issues as needed
- Release & Change Management: Learn to assess, document, and implement changes based on requests. Support the build and release process, ensuring procedures are followed
- Research: Undertake research tasks as directed by senior IT colleagues to build knowledge of relevant IT fields and report findings
- Requirements Definition & Systems design: Assist in gathering and documenting business requirements for small-scale changes. Support the design and visualisation of proposed applications
- Information & data Analysis: Support data analysis and modelling activities, helping to create management reports and integrate data from various systems
- Database Design & Administration: Learn about database concepts and support the configuration and maintenance of databases under supervision
Training
- If successful, you will be enrolled onto a 2-year Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship at South Devon College
- You will attend weekly taught lessons at South Devon College which will give you the knowledge and understanding to become a proficient Software Developer. Supported by your Apprenticeship Coach, Course Tutor and the team here at Torbay Council, you will get the chance to hone these skills daily
- This role is truly a fantastic opportunity for anyone who is passionate about technology and want to kickstart your career
Anticipated outcomes of post:
- Business departments and clients benefit from effective, value-for-money IT applications and systems.
- Positive contribution to the development and improvement of the Software Development unit, including succession planning
- Apprentice gains a Level 4 Software Developer apprenticeship and practical experience in software development
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Software developer (level 4)
- Training Provider
- SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.
- Expected Duration
- 2 Years
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Friday, 21st November 2025
- Start Date
- Thursday, 15th January 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Presentation skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Exposure to .NET Core/ASP.NET
- Understanding of Azure
- Intro to Power Platform
- Understanding REST API's
- Knowledge of Agile principals
- Time management
- Resilience
- Basic programming concepts
- Introductory C# concepts
- Basic HTML & CSS
- Familiarity with JavaScript
- Understanding databases
- Use Visual Studio or VS Code
- Understanding version control
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 4/C (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 4/C (Essential)
- NA Other, grade NA (Essential)
- NA Other, grade NA (Essential)
- NA Other, grade NA (Essential)
- Related subject or equivalent experience Other, grade 4/C (Essential)
- NA Other, grade NA (Desired)
- NA Other, grade NA (Desired)
About the Employer
Torbay Council
There has never been a better time to be part of the Torbay team. There is real momentum building, fuelled by our shared sense of purpose and ambition. Everyone who works here has the same thing in common: to see a healthy, happy and prosperous Torbay. Our ambition goes beyond our council offices. The whole community is keen to see good ideas take hold and develop into something amazing. We are passionate about employing apprentices and we know that apprenticeships can help more people develop their skills and become a part of our future workforce.
- Company
- Torbay Council
- Location
- Torbay Council, Town Hall Castle Circus, Torquay, Devon, England
- Employment Type
- Higher Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £26,403 a year
- Posted
- Company
- Torbay Council
- Location
- Torbay Council, Town Hall Castle Circus, Torquay, Devon, England
- Employment Type
- Higher Apprenticeship
- Salary
- £26,403 a year
- Posted