Software Development Apprenticeship

We are excited to offer an unparalleled opportunity for aspiring developers to join our Level 3 Software Development Apprenticeship program. Whether you're a budding coder eager to hone your skills or a tech enthusiast hungry for hands-on experience, this apprenticeship is your ticket to unlocking a world of endless possibilities in the ever-evolving landscape of software engineering.

The role requires diligent learning and understanding of software applications. You will be involved in the continuous pursuit of software excellence through thorough testing of applications and digital workflows. This will begin with assisting in the design phase of new features in order to create timely test plans and think through error handling scenarios.

You will be a self-starter able to drive your role forward independently but as part of a close-knit team. Close collaboration and clarity of communication is essential for this role. A raw curiosity is critical to support the deep-diving required to ensure quality software is delivered to our customers.

In this role, you’ll work towards your Level 3 Software Development Apprenticeship, delivered by our expert training team at Baltic Apprenticeships.

A Typical Day in the Job:

• Design detailed test plans alongside a knowledge of the end user’s goals and required outcomes. Identify test scenarios and how to handle edge cases.
• Conduct manual tests from a user’s perspective, documenting the outcomes of these tests.
• Support the DevOps team with pipeline maintenance and improvements as required.
• Carry out performance testing to ensure suitability of a solution for a given scenario. Investigate limitations and offer solutions to poor performance symptoms.
• Assist with the configuration and setup of commercial software deployments, where final acceptance testing including real-world data handling and troubleshooting is required.
• Attend scheduled development stand-up meetings is required for workload optimisation and team coordination. Ad-hoc group sessions are common place which may also include business level input and strategy.

Full training and support will be provided by your workplace mentor and from the Baltic team.

Salary, Hours & Benefits:

• Monday – Friday (35 Hours Per week)
• £15,000 Per annum
• 25 Days holiday + bank holidays
• Excellent progression opportunities

Desired Qualities, Skills and Knowledge:

• Have the ability to pay great attention to detail
• Coding skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Avid problem solver
• Eager to learn
• GCSE Grade 6 in Maths and 4 in English

Your Training with Baltic:

This apprenticeship provides the skills, qualification and experience you need to immerse yourself within an exciting, fast-moving industry and become an effective Software Developer.

Next Steps:

If this sounds like the role for you, send us an application! Once we receive your CV, one of our team will be in touch to help you with the next stage. The application process includes an informal chat with our recruitment team, followed by a more formal employer interview if shortlisted. 

Eligibility Criteria:

You must have the right to work in the UK, and valid residency status to apply for this apprenticeship.