Digital Services Software Developer Apprentice (Level 4)

Wealden District Council; Wealden; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wealden District Council is offering exciting apprenticeship opportunities in various departments. This role involves assisting in software development, improving user experiences and requiring a logical mindset with a passion for technology. Enjoy excellent salaries, benefits, and a supportive work environment as you embark on your career in public service.

Benefits

Flexible working

Comprehensive staff health & wellbeing scheme

Free parking

Nationally recognised qualifications

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a passion for technology.
• A love for coding and building digital solutions.
• Eager to gain valuable qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design, development, testing and maintenance of new software solutions.
• Improve technical documentation on existing products.
• Work with customers on requirements analysis for new features.

Skills

Logical mindset

Coding

User experience improvement

Education

Willingness to learn

Job description

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Job Information

Contract Type: Full Time / Fixed Term for 24 months

Hours: 37

Location: Hailsham / Hybrid

Join Our Team – Exciting Apprenticeship Opportunities at the Council!

Are you ready to kick-start your career, gain valuable qualifications, and make a real difference in your community? We’re offering fantastic apprenticeship opportunities across different departments within the council. If you’re enthusiastic, eager to learn, and passionate about public service, we want to hear from you!

Contract Type: Full Time/ Fixed Term for 24 months

Hours: 37

Location: Hailsham / Hybrid

Who?

We are seeking candidates with a passion for technology; particularly a logical mindset, a love for coding, and a desire to build digital solutions that benefit the council and its customers.

What will you be doing?

• Assisting with the design, development, testing and maintenance of new software solutions.
• Improving technical documentation on existing products.
• Looking for ways to improve user experience.
• Working with customers on requirements analysis for new features and modules.

What do we offer?

• Working for a great, forward thinking Local Authority.
• Excellent salary, pension, flexible working, fantastic employee benefits and comprehensive staff health & wellbeing scheme.
• Earn while you learn with nationally recognised qualifications.
• A friendly, supportive team and a range of opportunities for continuing professional development.
• Hybrid working for most roles (see Job Descriptions).
• Free parking.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

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