Software Engineer Degree Apprentice 360 SYSTEMS LTD

If you are studying for a top grade in A-level Maths and are a talented coder, this is your opportunity to work alongside our experienced software engineers. Successful apprentices are mentored to be full stack developers and gain a BSc degree from Manchester Met University.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 07 Jul 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £16,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 08:30 to 17:00.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    36 Months

  • Possible start date

    10 Jul 2023

  • Date posted

    08 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Degree
    Level 6 (Degree with honours)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000126891

  • Positions

    3 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

School leavers taking A-level maths, who are hobbyist programmers, can apply to the Software Engineer Degree Apprenticeship at 360 Systems & MMU.

Applicants know they want a career as a Web App Developer. They would love the opportunity to work at a Microsoft Business Partner writing software alongside experienced developers and get day release to study at Manchester Metropolitan University. If you are a self-starter that has coded your own apps or website projects outside of the classroom, the BSc Digital & Technology Degree Apprenticeship should be a serious option for you.

Responsibilities

  • Learn core development technologies
  • 1st line support for systems, websites and customers
  • Test systems as part of a project team
  • Take over day to day tasks of experienced developers
  • Employ coding best practices in the work you do
  • Create high-quality systems
  • Code Front End Web and Mobile Apps
  • HTML, CSS and JavaScript Frameworks
  • Write backend systems in C# .NET 
  • Build systems in Microsoft Azure Cloud

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

BSc Digital and Technology Solutions degree

The great thing about the degree apprenticeship is that you'll be putting the theory you learn in university lectures and tutorials into practice at 360 Systems. Working alongside experienced developers on real projects enables you to advance rapidly and enhance your career prospects significantly over traditional Computer Science graduates. As well as earning a salary, your university tuition fees are paid over the 4 years of the degree.

Software Engineer Apprenticeship
This is a rewarding career path for people who relish the challenge of a learning and working environment. As a Degree Apprentice, you will follow the same track as our Graduate intake.

We train you up in HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript for front end development and then C# for the back-end server-side code. This is the start of our fast track programme to turning you into a commercial web developer using JavaScript Frameworks, Microsoft .NET and the Azure Cloud platform.

Alongside training and masterclasses, you work with experienced Full Stack Developers supporting the systems we write, taking an active part in projects and rapidly improving your software development skills.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Software Engineer, Full-stack Developer

Alongside writing code, you will gain experience in delivering projects using the latest DevOps methods. You will be involved in requirements gathering, prototyping, coding, delivery and support. Your analytical approach to problem-solving, strong maths and passion for software development make you an asset to the team.

You will work on a range of interesting projects building websites, mobile applications and web portal systems for our clients in the UK and Europe.

Following completion of the Degree Apprenticeship, you will be a fully-fledged Software Engineer with 4 years of commercial experience building bespoke web systems and should be looking at undertaking a Lead Developer Role.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

IT skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Hobbyist programmer

Qualifications

A Level or equivalent Maths (Grade B) Essential

Things to consider

Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire Our Ellesmere Port Office is convenient for Chester, Liverpool, Wirral, North Wales or Warrington and day release to Manchester Metropolitan University. We will help you with finding student accommodation in Chester and overnight stays at Uni where you are on block release.

About the employer

360 Systems is a Microsoft Business Partner providing web & mobile web development services to UK companies. Since 1999 we have been building bespoke web systems and websites for clients such as Booker, Gi Group, Hitachi, Pertemps and Police Scotland. Our applications and support expertise are used by customers with a large investment in Microsoft Azure Cloud.

Employer

360 SYSTEMS LTD

Address

UNIT 5

ROSSMORE BUSINESS VILLAGE

INWARD WAY

CH65 3EY

Contact

careers@360-systems.com

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Training

Training provider

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

Apprenticeship standard

Digital and technology solutions professional (integrated degree)

Level 6 (Degree with honours)

Employer's Application Instructions

Send your CV and covering letter with URL to any Web Apps, Sites or Programmes that you have written to careers@360-systems.com

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 07 Jul 2023