Hybrid Digital Apprenticeship: Software Dev & Testing

Barnsley Council; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnsley Council is offering a Corporate Apprentice - Software Development and Testing role within the Technology and Innovation Services. The apprenticeship provides hands-on training with experienced developers and the chance to contribute to digital services used across the council.

You will learn to design, build, test and improve solutions, work in agile teams, and gain exposure to Power Platform, Dynamics 365, automation and integration technologies while pursuing a recognised

Qualifications

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage tasks effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confidence using computers and standard Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Supporting design, development and maintenance of digital solutions.
• Learning to build applications using modern development platforms.
• Assisting with Power Platform, Dynamics and automation solutions.
• Writing, testing and troubleshooting software.
• Testing new systems and digital solutions before they go live.
• Recording and tracking bugs, issues and improvement opportunities.
• Supporting integrations between systems and applications.
• Participating in agile project activities and sprint reviews.
• Creating technical documentation and user guidance.
• Working closely with analysts, designers and stakeholders to deliver solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Independent work

Computer literacy

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Barnsley Council is offering a Corporate Apprentice - Software Development and Testing role within the Technology and Innovation Services. The apprenticeship provides hands-on training with experienced developers and the chance to contribute to digital services used across the council.

You will learn to design, build, test and improve solutions, work in agile teams, and gain exposure to Power Platform, Dynamics 365, automation and integration technologies while pursuing a recognised