Apprentice Software Engineer
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Company: LIFE DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS LTD
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Location: Dudley, DY1 1PY
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Digital
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Ref: NAS-2000030352
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Application Deadline Date: 12/06/2026
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Start Date: 18/06/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Flexible working hours. Typically within Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Very occasionally out of hours work will be required (international work or time sensitive deployments etc)
Brief Description
The successful candidate can expect action packed and interesting working days. Due to the range of projects and clients there are opportunities to work in a range of frameworks and environments
Training to be Provided
Software Developer Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard: The successful candidate will undertake a 24 month, nationally recognised qualification through TDM.
This is a work-based learning programme which will require commitment to block weeks in an online training room once every quarter working towards the qualification along with weekly off the job training and monthly coaching sessions.
You will be required to demonstrate through the standard that you meet all competencies and behaviours, which will lead to the achievement of the qualification. You will have a designated mentor in the workplace to support your learning and at the end of programme will be assessed via an external assessment body.
This is a Level 4 qualification. Knowledge modules will include:
- Software Development Methodologies and Testing
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Algorithms, Data Structures and User Interfaces
- OOP and Design Patterns
Future Prospects
- Potential for progression into full-time role or Degree Apprenticeship
Vacancy Detail
Tasks are organised into larger projects, with the successful candidate working alongside a project manager and one or more developers or engineers.
A typical day would consist of one or more of the following tasks:
- Writing code or markup (PHP, Javascript, HTML, CSS etc)
- Testing code (own or someone else’s)
- Using source control (Git)
- Handling first line and second line support requests
- Communicating directly with clients and/or other team members
- Analysing problems or evaluating solutions
During the day one can expect multiple video/phone calls with clients or other team members as well as regular contact via business instant messaging tools (ie Slack, Teams etc)
Other Information
Must be a commutable distance to the office. The position is mostly office based, however working from home is permitted in certain circumstances.
The usual hours of working will be decided during on-boarding, and any deviations to be planned at least one week in advance.
Occasionally it will be necessary to meet at a client’s location. These could be anywhere in the UK and depending on the location transport will be arranged through the company either by car or public transport.
It is not expected that this position will require any international
travel.