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With an accelerating growth in technology and our need for custom-made software, the demand for trained software developers has been on the rise for years. And there’s no sign of it slowing down.

Some companies manage their own software development in-house, but others outsource their requirements to a tech specialist. These tech specialists build high-quality solutions for their clients such as computer programmes, apps and websites. Both business types need software developers who can deliver their requirements by managing the full software development lifecycle.

The Software Developer apprenticeship gives people these sought-after technical skills. They'll learn to convert requirements into simple, functional software products using advanced programming techniques and development methodologies

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create logical and maintainable code
develop effective user interfaces
link code to data sets
test code and analyse results to correct errors found using unit testing
conduct a range of test types, such as Integration, System, User Acceptance, Non-Functional, Performance and Security testing.
identify and create test scenarios
apply structured techniques to problem solving, debug code and understand the structure of programmes in order to identify and resolve issues
create simple software designs to effectively communicate understanding of the program
create analysis artefacts, such as use cases and/or user stories
build, manage and deploy code into the relevant environment
apply an appropriate software development approach according to the relevant paradigm (for example object oriented, event driven or procedural)
follow software designs and functional or technical specifications
follow testing frameworks and methodologies
follow company, team or client approaches to continuous integration, version and source control
communicate software solutions and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
apply algorithms, logic and data structures
interpret and implement a given design whist remaining compliant with security and maintainability requirements

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This opportunity is only available to business owners, managers and team leaders looking to upskill their staff. If you are unemployed or exploring new career options, you can start your apprenticeship journey by sending your CV to: info@360apprenticeships.co.uk

For apprentices aged 16-21 the training costs are fully funded by the government. For apprentices aged over 21, there is a 5% co-investment which would be paid by the employer. Alternatively, the training costs can be covered by utilising the Apprenticeship Levy Fund.

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