Software Development Apprentice

Cirencester College; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cirencester seeks a Software Development Technician. This position offers training in software development within a collaborative team. Responsibilities include assisting in system development and troubleshooting while learning best practices. Ideal for those looking to gain practical experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Assist in the development, testing, and maintenance of intranet systems and mobile apps.
• Collaborate effectively with team members on projects.
• Document technical processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain internal systems.
• Participate in team code reviews.
• Learn best practices in software engineering.

Job description

Overview

Cirencester College is a specialist sixth form college in a rural setting on the outskirts of Cirencester, Gloucestershire. One of only three designated specialist Sixth Form Colleges in the South West, Cirencester College is one of the top ranking Sixth Form Colleges in the country. Join the software development team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in software development while working on real-world applications that make a meaningful impact. Were a small, friendly team working in a busy and dynamic college. If this sounds interesting, wed love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, testing, and maintenance of our internal intranet systems and bespoke mobile app.
• Collaborate with team members to design and implement new features and tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs or performance issues.
• Participate in code reviews and team meetings.
• Learn and apply best practices in software engineering and version control.
• Document technical processes and contribute to user guides where needed.

Role and Training

Software Development Technician Level 3

Whilst the majority of training will take place at work, there will be occasional attendance at workshops (Teams and in person) with the college.

Monday to Friday 8.30am 4.30pm (4pm on a Friday) which include half an hour for lunch.