Software Developer Apprenticeship

Getting In Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you in a forward-thinking organization that focuses on environmental and social impact. As a Software Developer Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience while contributing to essential services that support weather and climate data. This apprenticeship offers a blend of formal training and practical experience, allowing you to develop vital skills in software development. Join a team that values collaboration and continuous learning, and take your first step towards a fulfilling career in technology. This role is perfect for aspiring developers eager to make a difference in the world.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and IT skills required.
• Experience with Python and Java is essential.

Responsibilities

• Shadow experienced developers to learn coding and testing.
• Write code and follow a test-driven approach.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem-solving skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Experience with Python

Experience with Java

Education

No specific educational requirement mentioned

Job description

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Software Developer Apprenticeship

Apply From: 21/03/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by QA LIMITED

Employer

Met Office

Vacancy Description

This role is part of the Data Services Tribe in the National Capability Technology function. As defined in the Research & Innovation strategy, the weather and climate 'National Capability' encompasses the science and technology required to deliver the data which underpins weather and climate services. The National Capability Technology function consists of the services provided by Technology which underpin the National Capability.

The Data Services tribe implement and support the services that allow the discovery, querying, subsetting, and processing of environmental data via a set of internal interfaces. These interfaces are essential for providing data to Met Office products and services such as the app and the website.

You will have the opportunity to work with a team covering Software Development, allowing you to develop your knowledge, skills, and behaviours in this occupation whilst contributing to Met Office aims.

In this role you will:

• Spend a substantial portion of time shadowing others
• Work with other developers to write code and tests
• Build your knowledge
• Follow a test-driven approach
• Write code that is automatically tested

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Software Developer Apprenticeship

Employer Description

From science to technology, from meteorology to management, and from planning to communication, our expertise helps us stand out as the authority on weather accuracy and climate prediction. We help individuals, industries, and government to make better decisions to stay safe and thrive. This is the Met Office. This is who we are.

• We’re a force for good - focusing on our environmental and social impact
• We’re experts by nature - always learning and developing to do things better
• We live and breathe it - putting our purpose at the heart of decision-making
• We’re better together - understanding partnerships and inclusivity make us greater
• We keep evolving - pushing boundaries to make tomorrow better for our customers

Vacancy Location

Fitzroy Road Exeter UK EX1 3PB

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000309371

Key Dates

Apply From

21/03/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-03-28 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-09-02 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

This apprenticeship can offer you the support, training, and industry-recognized qualifications to get you on the path to a career in Software Development.

We would look for you to join us in September 2025 with your apprenticeship training beginning shortly afterwards. You would have 1 day per week dedicated to your 20% off the job training. The training will mostly be delivered online/face-to-face as well as self-study with the training provider, QA. Before applying, we recommend you consider if the delivery method suits your learner needs along with whether you feel you are committed to your own development and training as this element forms a significant aspect of a modern apprenticeship.

You will be managed by a line manager and have a mentor to offer further support. In addition to the formal training with a registered training provider, you will also have in-house and on-the-job training.

All details will be confirmed upon interview.

Learning Provider

QA LIMITED

Skills Required

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem-solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Non-judgmental, Experience with Python + Java

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