Software Developer Apprentice – Vantiva – Hybrid, BD18 3LF– £23,000p/a – 37.5hrs/w

Vantiva

SHIPLEY (BD18 3LF)

Closes in 28 days (Friday 14 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 16 July 2026

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Summary

We are looking for a software developer to join our team.

Wage

£23,000 a year

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Training course
Software developer (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday, times to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year 5 months

Positions available

2

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

Key responsibilities:

  • Be an individual contributor to the assigned modules and to support the team technically 
  • Triage field issues via log collection and analysis
  • Exposure to design and architecture of embedded systems. 
  • Work closely with technical leads and architects to gather detailed requirements to design and implement features. 
  • Work with fellow developers on software for timely delivery of products

Essential skills, characteristics and experience

Technical Skills

  • Understands Home Gateways / wireless routers
  • Experience in networking features & protocols – 802.11,
  • Routing, Bridging, DHCP, NAT, IPv6, Firewall, QoS, PPPoE  
  • Work experience in Linux networking stack, Slow & Fast Data path 
  • Linux system programming, application development experience and debugging skills 
  • Good programming skills are preferred 
  • Good at Analytical, logical reasoning

Experience

  • A-Level or similar qualification in Computer or Electrical engineering or relevant experience
  • Language Skills
  • Strong design and development skill in C , Linux  and or Networking 

Where you'll work

VICTORIA ROAD
SALTAIRE
SHIPLEY
BD18 3LF

Training

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

Training provider

TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS 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

During this apprenticeship, you will follow a fully supported training programme with LearnTech, delivered through combined weekly remote classroom-based training, workplace assessment/training and online learning working towards completing the Software Developer standard. 

The training covers the following core occupational duties: https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0116-v1-2  

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Maths (grade 4/C)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

It is a requirement to have five GCSE 9–4 grades or equivalent (including English and Maths) to apply for this type of apprenticeship. If you do not have these grades but have completed numeracy and literacy Key Skills/Functional Skills at level two or equivalent, you may also apply for these apprenticeships.   

Eligibility  

You must meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for the role: 

  • Have been a UK/EEA resident for the last 3 years  
  • Hold valid residency status  
  • Have the right to work in the UK  

About this employer

Vantiva is a global leader in connectivity technologies, specializing in broadband, video, and IoT solutions, with a rich history and a commitment to innovation and sustainability.

After this apprenticeship

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

Upon completion, the successful application will have a Level 4 qualification as a software developer.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043024.

Apply now

Closes in 28 days (Friday 14 August 2026 at 11:59pm)