Apprentice Software Engineer

Summary

The successful candidate can expect action-packed and interesting working days. Due to the range of projects and clients, there are opportunities to work in a range of frameworks and environments.

Wage

£12,480 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Training course

Software developer (level 4)

Hours

Flexible working hours. Typically, Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Very occasionally, out-of-hours work will be required (international work or time-sensitive deployments, etc).

30 hours a week

Start date

Friday 7 August 2026

Duration

1 year 11 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Tasks are organised into larger projects, with the successful candidate working alongside a project manager and one or more developers or engineers.

A typical day would consist of one or more of the following tasks:

• Writing code or markup (PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS etc)
• Testing code (own or someone else’s)
• Using source control (Git)
• Handling first-line and second-line support requests
• Communicating directly with clients and/or other team members
• Analysing problems or evaluating solutions

During the day, one can expect multiple video/phone calls with clients or other team members, as well as regular contact via business instant messaging tools (ie Slack, Teams etc).

Where you'll work

80-81 High Street
Dudley
DY1 1PY

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

THE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER LTD

Training course

Software developer (level 4)

What you'll learn

• create logical and maintainable code
• develop effective user interfaces
• link code to data sets
• test code and analyse results to correct errors found using unit testing
• conduct a range of test types, such as Integration, System, User Acceptance, Non-Functional, Performance and Security testing.
• identify and create test scenarios
• apply structured techniques to problem solving, debug code and understand the structure of programmes in order to identify and resolve issues
• create simple software designs to effectively communicate understanding of the program
• create analysis artefacts, such as use cases and/or user stories
• build, manage and deploy code into the relevant environment
• apply an appropriate software development approach according to the relevant paradigm (for example object oriented, event driven or procedural)
• follow software designs and functional or technical specifications
• follow testing frameworks and methodologies
• follow company, team or client approaches to continuous integration, version and source control
• communicate software solutions and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• apply algorithms, logic and data structures
• interpret and implement a given design whist remaining compliant with security and maintainability requirements
• create logical and maintainable code
• develop effective user interfaces
• link code to data sets
• test code and analyse results to correct errors found using unit testing
• conduct a range of test types, such as Integration, System, User Acceptance, Non-Functional, Performance and Security testing.
• identify and create test scenarios
• apply structured techniques to problem solving, debug code and understand the structure of programmes in order to identify and resolve issues
• create simple software designs to effectively communicate understanding of the program
• create analysis artefacts, such as use cases and/or user stories
• build, manage and deploy code into the relevant environment
• apply an appropriate software development approach according to the relevant paradigm (for example object oriented, event driven or procedural)
• follow software designs and functional or technical specifications
• follow testing frameworks and methodologies
• follow company, team or client approaches to continuous integration, version and source control
• communicate software solutions and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• apply algorithms, logic and data structures
• interpret and implement a given design whist remaining compliant with security and maintainability requirements

Training schedule

Software Developer Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard: The successful candidate will undertake a 24 month, nationally recognised qualification through TDM.

This is a work-based learning programme which will require commitment to block weeks in an online training room once every quarter, working towards the qualification along with weekly off-the-job training and monthly coaching sessions.

You will be required to demonstrate through the standard that you meet all competencies and behaviours, which will lead to the achievement of the qualification. You will have a designated mentor in the workplace to support your learning, and at the end of the programme will be assessed via an external assessment body.

This is a Level 4 qualification. Knowledge modules will include:

• Software Development Methodologies and Testing
• Systems Analysis and Design
• Algorithms, Data Structures and User Interfaces
• OOP and Design Patterns

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Other requirements

Must be a commutable distance to the office. The position is mostly office based, however working from home is permitted in certain circumstances.

The usual hours of working will be decided during on-boarding, and any deviations to be planned at least one week in advance.

It is not expected that this position will require any international travel.