L4 Software Developer Apprentice (CANDDi)

CAMPAIGN AND DIGITAL INTELLIGENCE LTD

MANCHESTER (M1 1FT)

Closes in 30 days (Monday 2 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 2 May 2025

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Summary

We are seeking a Software Developer Apprentice eager to dive into our core technologies and gain hands-on experience in the workflow management sector. You'll play a key role in supporting the enhancement and evolution of the CANDDi platform.

Wage

£15,000 a year

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£15,000 - £18,000 per annum starting salary with increments.

Training course
Software developer (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 9 June 2025

Duration

2 years

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

  • Collaborate with senior developers to design, develop, and implement software solutions
  • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and industry standards
  • Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure software functionality and resolve any issues or bugs
  • Assist in the maintenance and enhancement of existing software applications
  • Keep up to date with the latest software development trends, tools, and techniques
  • Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback

Where you'll work

47 NEWTON STREET
MANCHESTER
M1 1FT

Training

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

College or training organisation

FIREBRAND TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Software developer (level 4)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • 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

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

Firebrand’s sector leading Software Developer (L4SD) Apprenticeship Programme develops apprentices to become competent software developers, working across the front-end, logic and data layers.

Apprentices develop a deeper understanding of key software development processes and practices allowing operation at all stages of the software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

The apprentice will learn advanced programming skills, including object-oriented concepts, use of automated testing tools and secure development principles and practices in order to develop high-quality and secure software.

Firebrands course is delivered either Online (online live instructor led), or face to face in the classroom environment (your choice). Our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Learning Mentors (LMs) and world-leading trainers prepare apprentices to work across multiple sectors.

Completion of this apprenticeship will provide learners with the following world class vendor certifications in addition to the Software Developer apprenticeship:

  • BCS Level 4 Diploma in Software Development Methodologies
  • CertNexus Cyber Secure Coder
  • Industry recognised certification in one of Java, Python or C#

Key areas covered are:

  • Software Development Lifecycles
  • Effective Team Working
  • Problem Solving
  • Logic and data structures
  • Sorting & Searching algorithms

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English (grade (A*-C/9-4 or equivalent))
  • maths (grade (A*-C/9-4 or equivalent))

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Willingness to learn
  • Enthusiasm
  • Commitment
  • Positive attitude
  • Technical skills
  • Collaborative spirit
  • Eagerness to acquire knowledge
  • Works well in a team
  • Curious
  • Curiosity about PHP
  • Curiosity on all languages

Other requirements

Basic PHP, JavaScript, React, CSS and MySQL/HTML knowledge is desirable.

About this company

At CANDDi, we are a leading technology company specialising in visitor analytics. We work with a diverse range of clients, providing innovative solutions to their software development needs. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and contribute to cutting-edge software development.

After this apprenticeship

  • The role offers a permanent role upon completion of the apprenticeship, depending on performance
  • A chance to progress into a Software Developer - £23k to £25K
  • This apprenticeship is your gateway to a thriving career in software engineering, offering hands-on experience, mentorship, and growth opportunities in a dynamic remote work environment

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

FIREBRAND TRAINING LIMITED

Nathaniel Hamilton

NathanielHamilton@bpp.com

01133500333

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000318518.

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Closes in 30 days (Monday 2 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

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