Software Developer Apprentice
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Company: CHEMISTRY MARKETING (NORTH EAST) LIMITED
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Location: GATESHEAD, NE11 0RU
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £20,000.00 per year
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Sector: Digital
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Ref: NAS-2000028362
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Application Deadline Date: 20/05/2026
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Start Date: 27/05/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm
Brief Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice who is passionate about web development and eager to develop their technical skills. You will support the development and maintenance of WordPress websites while learning core software development practices including coding standards, version control, testing, and deployment.
Training to be Provided
Why choose our Software Engineer Level 4 apprenticeship?
Our Software Engineer Level 4 Apprenticeship gives learners advance skills and technical grounding to design, test and maintain software and web systems. Learners will also gain an understanding on advanced programming, systems and software development projects. Software Development is at the heart of digital transformation. With demand for services to be consumed online by both clients and employees increasing exponentially, software developers are in high demand. Software Engineers build and test high-quality code across front end, logic and database layers.
QA’s Software Engineer Level 4 apprenticeship programme enables the apprentice to:
- Build advanced skills and technical grounding to design, test and maintain software and web systems.
- Receive training on end-to-end software dev stack, as opposed to hyper-focusing on one area of development.
- Develop more advanced applications.
Tools and technologies learned: Learners will learn to use HTML5, JavaScript and CSS3.
Future Prospects
- Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future
- With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed
Vacancy Detail
- Assist in developing and maintaining WordPress websites and digital platforms
- Support the creation and customization of WordPress themes and templates
- Implement responsive designs using HTML and CSS frameworks such as Bootstrap
- Learn to write and modify PHP code within the WordPress environment
- Assist with installing, configuring, and maintaining WordPress plugins
- Support troubleshooting and debugging website issues
- Test websites across different browsers and devices
- Help optimise websites for performance, accessibility, and user experience
- Work collaboratively with designers, developers, and content teams
- Follow coding standards, documentation practices, and version control processes
Other Information
Entry requirements:
- The learner must have completed a Level 3 Software Development Apprenticeship with QA or have an equivalent qualification with another training provider
- OR an A-level in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) subject and a successful completion of our aptitude test
- OR a BTEC Diploma in IT and a successful completion of our aptitude test
- OR 2 years’ experience in a relevant role and successful completion of our aptitude test
You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.
If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications.
For more information please visit the UK ENIC website.