Software Developer Apprentice

  • Location: Surbiton, KT6 7NL
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Salary:
  • Sector: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
  • Ref: VAC-00318
  • Application Deadline Date: 21/02/2020
  • Start Date: 02/03/2020
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Working Week: 40 hours per week

Brief Description

Ever wondered how a computer program works? Our client has an exciting new opportunity for an aspiring Software Developer who will help the company develop and grow their team further into the future.

Qualifications Required

? You must have at least a C grade in both GCSE Maths & English and in three or four other subjects at least. You should have a GCSE/BTEC/A Level in ICT or at least hands-on experience with the workings of computers and IT/software.

Personal Qualities

We require a bright, enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual with a genuine desire to learn and build a career within the IT industry. You will have a friendly personality, be able to work as part of a team and provide excellent customer service.

Skills Required

? You will be highly organised, have excellent communication skills and a brilliant telephone manner.
? You will be willing to work hard, eager to learn and have an ambition to succeed.
? A clear and obvious interest in software development and coding is mandatory.

Training to be Provided

You will be enrolled onto the award-winning Microsoft Partner Apprenticeship Programme.
The Software Developer Technician (Level 3) apprenticeship contains the following knowledge modules and Microsoft Technological Associate (MTA) certi?cations:
? Software Development Context & Methodologies
? Programming
? MTA Software Development Fundamentals (C#)
? MTA Database Fundamentals
You will attend 3 training courses to help you pass the exams for the 2 knowledge modules and the MTA:
? Software Development Context & Methodologies
? Programming Using C#
? Database Fundamentals

These qualifications are globally recognised industry certifications and form the significant building block of software development knowledge for anybody looking to start a career in software development.

Future Prospects

Ther is a clear career pathway for the right candidate.

Vacancy Detail

Intequal, in partnership with the Microsoft Apprenticeship Programme, are offering this exciting new opportunity to embark on a career as a Software Developer Apprentice at Level 3.

As a Level 3 Software Developer Apprentice, you will be undertaking a recognised apprenticeship qualification, including Microsoft certifications, at the same time as working as part of the company?s Software Development team.

You?ll work as part of the team to learn about the latest technologies used to deliver what is needed, including C# within the MVC framework, supported by the use of testdriven development (TDD), continuous integration using Team City and continuous deployment using Octopus Deploy.

As a Microsoft Software Developer Apprentice your main role and responsibilities will include:
? Utilizing established development tools, guidelines and conventions including but not limited to ASP.NET, SQL Server, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and C#
? Enhancing existing systems by analysing business objectives, preparing an action plan and identifying areas for modification and improvement
? Maintaining existing software systems by identifying and correcting software defects
? Creating technical specifications and test plans
? Assisting in ad hoc tasks relating to code refactoring, server management and maintenance.

About the Company
You will be working within the leading cybersecurity value-added distributor for the UK, going beyond traditional distribution to provide exceptional products and services that drive accelerated growth for vendor and reseller partners. With an established track record across 30 years of introducing disruptive and next-gen technologies and building successful channels, they go beyond the traditional distribution to empower their partners, delivering accelerated growth in one of the most exciting markets. Their decades of experience and consistent growth ensures that they have the expertise to provide the best technology to VARs, MSPs, SIs, CSPs and beyond. Their services, delivered through in-house specialists, compliment and support partners in their go-to market strategy; encompassing technical, marketing, finance and operations, with their expertise in the entire lifecycle and agility meeting the dynamic needs of the market, differentiating from legacy distribution models. Their portfolio is focused on ?best of breed? technologies, delivering the most advanced solutions in cybersecurity that address the needs of every type of organisation from SMB to multinational enterprises, whilst supplying complimentary solutions to provide an integrating offering that moves beyond single products to deliver real and transformative business benefits.

Other Information

Location - Surbiton, KT6
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am ? 5.30pm
Wage = Between ?180 - ?200 per week

This apprenticeship has expired