Junior Full Stack Software Developer Apprenticeship

RANDSTAD GROUP UK

London (WC1B 5EH)

Closes in 6 days (Thursday 16 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 9 July 2026

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Summary

Kickstart your career with a Level 4 Software Developer apprenticeship at a fast-growing London InsurTech startup. Learn a modern full stack (React, TypeScript, Ruby, Python) to build e-commerce insurance integrations. Gain a recognised qualification and direct engineering mentorship.

Wage

£35,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£5k variable bonus + equity (subject to criteria)

Training course
Software developer (level 4)
Hours
Full Time Office. Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 3 August 2026

Duration

1 year 6 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

  • Learn a Modern Stack: Work through a tailored training plan to master technologies like React, TypeScript, Ruby on Rails, and Python/FastAPI.
  • Build Full-Stack Features: Contribute directly to customer-facing frontend features and develop backend services that power quoting, policy management, and claims.
  • Manage E-Commerce Integrations: Help build, maintain, and adapt software applications across platforms like Shopify, BigCommerce, Magento, and WooCommerce.
  • Maintain Code Quality: Write automated tests and practice professional software fundamentals, including version control and peer code reviews.
  • Troubleshoot Live Systems: Investigate and resolve technical issues on live partner stores to support digital merchants.
  • Collaborate with Leadership: Work closely with senior engineers and company founders on real-world product features in a fast-scaling environment.
  • Study & Grow: Dedicate time to completing your Level 4 Software Developer apprenticeship, proactively seeking feedback to scale your technical responsibilities.

Where you'll work

Russell Square
London
WC1B 5EH

Training

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

Training provider

PARETO LAW LIMITED

Training course

Software developer (level 4)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

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

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4+)
  • Maths (grade 4+)

Degree in:

STEM or STEM-adjacent degree (grade Achieved)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Initiative
  • Adaptability
  • Tech Curiosity
  • Ownership

About this employer

The organisation is an innovative, fast-growing InsurTech startup based in central London on a mission to protect retail customers everywhere by embedding modern insurance products directly into retail checkout journeys. As an FCA-authorised business, they build sophisticated APIs and software integrations that connect seamlessly into major e-commerce platforms. Having successfully integrated over 60 retailers in their first two years and recently secured a major seed funding round to scale across Europe, they are expanding their engineering infrastructure. The company operates with a small, ambitious team that fosters a collaborative, high-ownership culture with a strong bias toward action, making it an ideal environment for an aspiring engineer to receive direct mentorship and rapidly accelerate their career.

Please note: Randstad is managing the recruitment and screening process on behalf of the employer for this vacancy.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Upon successful completion of the Level 4 apprenticeship, the goal is for the candidate to transition into a permanent role and continue growing within the expanding engineering team. You will have the foundational skills to progress as a well-rounded Full Stack Software Developer, with options to specialise in backend services, frontend features, or partner e-commerce integrations. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PARETO LAW LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041426.

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Closes in 6 days (Thursday 16 July 2026 at 11:59pm)