Junior Software Developer Apprentice Bristol, England
Job description
Brief overview of the role:
Apprentice IT Software Support, Testing and Development Technician to join a well-established company that provides a full range of EPOS systems, credit card terminals and warehouse software to healthcare clients i.e. NHS, pharmacies and chemists . Each EPOS order includes programming, onsite installation, and professional training.
Working week:
Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Positions available:
1
Vacancy description:
Duties will include the following:
Using Windows 10 and 11 operating systems
Hardware support
Microsoft SQL & Access Databases. Editing, creating and running database queries
Microsoft Visual Studio vb.net, aspx, Telerik controls.
Working with bug tracking tools, managing regression and feature tests
Software development and software testing life cycle
Microsoft IIS
This role is going to be 50% Software Support, 25% Software Testing and 25% Development.
The role will progress to 50% Software Testing and 50% Development within six months.
All training and knowledge needed for the testing and support side of this role will be provided by the company.
Requirements and prospects
Qualifications Required:
GCSE Mathematics and English, grade C or 4.
Desired skills:
Desired:
Knowledge of Windows 10 and 11 operating systems with Printer support.
Knowledge of Microsoft SQL & Access Databases.
Knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio vb.net, aspx, Telerik controls.
Understanding of software development and software testing life cycle
Experience working with bug tracking tools, managing regression and feature tests
Personal Qualities:
Attention to detail
Problem solving
Good communication skills
Listening skills
Genuine passion and a love of learning
Analytical
Inquisitive
Training to be provided:
CORE MODULES
Computer Programming 101
Delve deep into modern programming in its various forms.
Explore desktop, web and mobile app development along with concepts such as machine learning and AI.
Databases
Gain a practical understanding of databases including design, queries, administration and maintenance.
Development Methodologies & Testing
Explore the major development methodologies such as agile and waterfall and testing techniques to understand how to develop quality software as a team.
Business Context
Understand the business context in relation to software development
Future Prospects:
Full time employment and a career.
