Software Developer Apprenticeship

INFOTECH 24 7 LIMITED

Hartlepool (TS24 7AD)

Closes on Sunday 6 December 2026

Posted on 7 October 2026

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Summary

MC Apprenticeships & Training are recruiting on behalf of In Studio for a Software Developer Apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity for a hardworking, motivated team player to join a busy team, taking part in code reviews, developing software solutions, and communicating with colleagues, project managers, and stakeholders.

Wage

£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Software developer (level 4)
Hours
Monday - Friday (Day release on Tuesday). Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Sunday 20 December 2026

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

  • Learn and apply an industry standard programming language for application development
  • Collaborate with experienced developers to understand project requirements, design, and
    implementation
  • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code adhering to best practices
  • Participate in code reviews and learn from feedback
  • Assist in troubleshooting, debugging, and maintaining existing applications
  • Use version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborate on code repositories
  • Understand and implement testing methodologies (e.g., unit testing, integration testing)
  • Continuously expand your knowledge of software development technologies, frameworks, and industry trends
  • Participate in project planning, estimation, and task management
  • Communicate effectively with team members, project managers, and stakeholders
  • Develop an understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum)
  • Learn and apply principles of object-oriented programming (OOP) and Model-View-Controller

Where you'll work

The BIS - Unit 1
13-17 Whitby Street
Hartlepool
TS24 7AD

Training

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

Training provider

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

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

  • Level 4 Software Developer
  • Day release one day per week

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (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
  • IT skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

Due to the nature of our work (and for insurance purposes), all staff members must be 18+.

About this employer

In Studio been in the business for 22 years now with fantastic customers who come back time and again. Whether they are on our doorstep or further afield, our customers return for our experience, great service and excellent value.

After this apprenticeship

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

Depending on the circumstances of the business upon completion of the apprenticeship programme there could be a potential position of employment available. 

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057695.

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Closes on Sunday 6 December 2026