Software Developer Apprentice

Summary

Support the work of the Development team including ongoing maintenance of web-based applications, and bespoke system integrations along with implementation of automation processes and applications.

Wage

£24,404 a year

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Training course

Software developer (level 4)

Hours

Days and shifts to be confirmed.

36 hours 15 minutes a week

Start date

Thursday 17 July 2025

Duration

1 year 7 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

Support the work of the Development team including ongoing maintenance of web-based applications, and bespoke system integrations along with implementation of automation processes and applications.
Supporting the development of modern, web-based software applications and utilities to supplement and enhance off-the-shelf systems and reviews of business processes using lean methodologies to identify and deliver improvements through standardization, simplification, elimination, and automation.
Assisting in project planning and execution throughout the entire software development life-cycle, using your technical knowledge to aid implementation.
Supporting the maintenance and improvement of existing websites, web applications and IT.
Contributing to the communication of software development solutions to a range of internal or external stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of requirements and how they have been met or adjusted.
Supporting the delivery of one or more software deployment phases, such as trials and final release, to ensure that software developer outcomes are deployed correctly.
Helping to identify and report any impediments to software development activities and propose practical solutions.
Assisting with the breakdown of software development activities down into logical units of work to enable sequencing and ensure the best possible structuring of activities to deliver a high-quality product right first time.
Contributing to the creation and updating of council developed software including design and coding (scripting) and debugging on development environments.
Assisting in the testing, implementation and documentation of council software developed and the ongoing support and maintenance of software and databases & MS Power Platform.

Where you'll work

Town Hall
Talbot Road
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M32 0TH

Training

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

College or training organisation

QA 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

Why choose our Software Engineer Level 4 apprenticeship?

Our Software Engineer Level 4 Apprenticeship gives learners advance skills and technical grounding to design, test and maintain software and web systems. Learners will also gain an understanding on advanced programming, systems and software development projects. Software Development is at the heart of digital transformation. With demand for services to be consumed online by both clients and employees increasing exponentially, software developers are in high demand. Software Engineers build and test high-quality code across front end, logic and database layers.

QA’s Software Engineer Level 4 apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to:

Build advanced skills and technical grounding to design, test and maintain software and web systems.
Receive training on end-to-end software dev stack, as opposed to hyper-focusing on one area of development.
Develop more advanced applications.

Tools and technologies learned: Learners will learn to use HTML5, JavaScript and CSS3.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

STEM subject (grade Any)

BTEC in:

IT (grade Any)

Other in:

Software development (grade Level 3)

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

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Team working

Other requirements

About QA: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 30,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Interested? Apply now!

About this company

At Trafford Council we are EPIC! We EMPOWER – We inspire and trust our people to deliver the best outcomes for our customers, communities and colleagues. We are PEOPLE CENTRED – We value all people, within and external to the organisation and give those around us respect. We will act with honesty and integrity in all that we do and create an environment that enables everyone we work with to thrive and succeed. We are INCLUSIVE – We are committed to creating an environment that values and respects the diversity and richness differences bring. We COLLABORATE – We build relationships, collaborate; treat people as equal partners and work together to make things happen. Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The council is a Living Wage Employer.

Company benefits

Hybrid working.

After this apprenticeship

90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.

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