Software Developer Apprentice
MCD SYSTEMS LTD
Redcar (TS10 5SH)
Closes in 27 days (Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 7 October 2026
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Summary
As a Software Developer Apprentice, you will support the development of an innovative AI-powered platform, gaining experience across software development, data engineering, testing and user experience design. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for technology who wants to build a career in software development.
- Wage
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£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Software developer (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday
9am - 5pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 11 November 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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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
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the development of web-based applications and digital platforms
- Assist with building and maintaining data ingestion pipelines and API integrations
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools
- Support full-stack software development activities across the platform
- Write and maintain automated tests to ensure software quality
- Assist with quality assurance and testing activities
- Support UX research, prototyping and user feedback sessions
- Work with databases and structured data sources
- Participate in user testing and software improvement activities
- Assist with security and compliance activities under guidance from senior team members
- Collaborate with developers, engineers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions
- Learn and apply industry best practices in software development
Where you'll work
The Innovation Centre
Vienna Court, Kirkleatham Business Park
Redcar
TS10 5SH
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)
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
Software Developer Level 4.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Mathematics (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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
At MCD Systems, we partner with forward-thinking companies to turn their digital ideas into reality. We design and build smart, reliable tech solutions that deliver real, high-quality results, helping businesses to work smarter and grow with confidence. Behind the scenes, we have built a team culture based on trust, honesty, and a shared love of solving tough challenges together.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Potential permanent position upon completion of the programme.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057902.
Apply now
Closes in 27 days (Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 11:59pm)