Software Development Apprentice

NOISE AGENCY LTD

Lancaster (LA1 1YP)

Closes in 23 days (Friday 1 May 2026)

Posted on 8 April 2026

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Summary

As a Software Development Apprentice, you will support the development and maintenance of web applications using technologies such as PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WordPress. Working alongside developers, you will gain hands-on experience in building features, assisting with database and API integration, testing and debugging code.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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£18,000 to £20,000 per annum

Training course
Software developer (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Sunday 10 May 2026

Duration

1 year 9 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

  • Develop and maintain web applications using PHP, Java, HTML, CSS
  • Build and manage website content using WordPress
  • Implement and maintain database connections and API integrations
  • Follow coding standards, structured design principles, and best practices
  • Conduct unit testing and support debugging and issue resolution
  • Create and maintain technical documentation (e.g. use case diagrams, workflows)
  • Collaborate with internal teams and contribute in meetings with progress updates
  • Produce clean, maintainable code and support continuous improvement of development processes
  • Full training and support will be provided by your workplace mentor and from the Baltic team

Where you'll work

The Old Warehouse
6-8 Castle Hill
Lancaster
LA1 1YP

Training

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

Training provider

BALTIC TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED

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

Training schedule

  • Full training and support will be provided by your workplace mentor and from the Baltic team
  • With our unique apprenticeship programme, you'll build an impressive range of coding skills - and learn to thrive as a junior developer.
  • You’ll be based full time with an employer and will quickly become an important part of the team
  • Our training is 100% online, including real-time classes with our expert trainers and self-paced courses created by industry specialists

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Math (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working

About this employer

Baltic are working in partnership with Noise Agency, a strategic digital and marketing agency that delivers bespoke web, design, and marketing solutions to help businesses grow their online presence and engage their audiences.

 

Company benefits

  • 23 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • Reduced office hours on Fridays
  • Team building and social events
  • Supportive environment that encourages new ideas and personal development

After this apprenticeship

  • Possible progression upon completion of the apprenticeship 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BALTIC TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED

Lauren Morton

lauren.morton@balticapprenticeships.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000024774.

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Closes in 23 days (Friday 1 May 2026)

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