Web Applications Developer Apprentice
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Location: Telford, TF2 9NT
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £200.00 per week
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Sector: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
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Ref: VAC-00546
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Application Deadline Date: 09/07/2021
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Start Date: 12/07/2021
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday-Friday
Brief Description
Do you have a passion for games design? Do you enjoy building apps in your spare time? Then this might just be the perfect position for you to kickstart your career!
We are looking for a technically savvy and resourceful apprentice to join the innovative and exciting world of web applications development.
Qualifications Required
To be considered for this role, you must have a C/4 grade in both GCSE Maths & English, and in three or four other subjects at least. You will have gained a GCSE, BTEC or A Level in IT or have some hands-on experience. You will have either studied Games Design or have created Apps as a hobby.
Personal Qualities
The company require a bright, enthusiastic and hardworking individual with a genuine desire to learn and to build a career in technology. The company are looking for someone with a positive, highly self-motivating, can-do attitude and who is not afraid to ask questions.
Skills Required
In addition:
? You will be enthusiastic about IT
? You must be proactive ? wanting to learn and self-learn
? You must have good communication skills, both face to face and on the phone
Training to be Provided
You will be enrolled onto the award-winning Microsoft Partner Apprenticeship Programme. The Software Developer (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
A full time permanent position is on offer when the apprenticeship is completed
Vacancy Detail
About the Company
Our client is a software and IT solutions company, specialising in using the latest techniques and technologies to solve business problems.
They connect, streamline and centralise data, so that day to day business operations run smoothly in a wide range of sectors from education and transport to property management and hospitality and many more. The company also offers sophisticated yet simple to use display and interactive digital presentation technology. As a business, it?s focus is on forming long term relationships with it?s clients, so that their equipment is maintained, updated and given the best possible protection from cyber attack on an ongoing basis.
Based in Telford, the company take time to listen and consult with their clients, working alongside them to understand their business needs and work collaboratively to find practical solutions.
Job Role
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 will work as part of the team to learn about the latest technologies the company uses to deliver what they need. You will be assisting with projects and gaining on the job knowledge whilst gaining a qualification.
Your main role and responsibilities will include:
? Writing web applications for customers websites
? Creating mobile applications for customer projects
? Providing software support
? Becoming a valued part of the Software Development team
? Gaining on the job experience and being able to utilise the skills you have gained over the duration of your apprenticeship.
Throughout the duration of the apprenticeship, you will receive Microsoft training and accreditation through blended learning. This combines online technical training within a virtual classroom, as well as real-world and practical experience with your employer. The certifications you gain are highly respected and globally recognised. The skills, knowledge and experience you will gain whilst on the programme are invaluable, giving you the best possible start to your professional career within the IT industry.