Software/Web Development Apprentice

Due to exciting growth within the business, DDM are looking to add to their Digital and Tech teams, with roles available within Data Analysis, Web/ Apps Development and Digital Marketing. This is an advert for their Software Developer Level 4, Apprenticeship position.

Overview

Develop back-end and/or front end code to support applications/ website development. Using JIRA to manage own tasks and wider group's tasks to output required software. Maintaining project documentation throughout the software development lifestyle. Working with the team to implement industry best practice code, ensure vulnerabilities are patched and ensure good QA.

Responsibilities

• Penetration testing, functional testing, regression testing and further testing based on DDM's internal testing policies.
• Project manages his/her own tasks using internal software, overseen by CTO. Daily meetings to allocate tasks and benchmark progress with individual reporting available through internal software.
• Listening to feedback meetings, requirements meetings and testing sessions to determine technical requirements.
• Assessing non-functional requirement data sources and converting into useful feedback.
• Working with the team to collect logs, feedback, customer support etc and determine any support/feedback/ticketing as required.

Entry requirements

• Minimum of 4 GCSEs grace A-C including English and Maths

Personal Qualities

• Have the right working attitude with a keen desire to learn and succeed
• Be detailed conscious and be willing to go that extra mile to make sure that the data and the processes being implemented are right
• Have high personal standards of work and want to be proud of what they deliver

Skills Required

• You will be honest, willing to work hard and eager to learn
• You will have a high level of interest in software development and general technology
• You will possess some knowledge in coding/programming
• Any experience in WordPress Development, exposure to PHP, React, Vue or Angular highly advantageous.

Skills

• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• IT skills
• Organisation skills

Training to be Provided

• Software Developer Level 4

Things to consider

• Role is office based, please check that location is suitable

Future Prospects

• Future Prospects: Further training upon completion of the Apprenticeship. The opportunity to secure a full-time position once the apprenticeship has concluded.