The
broad purpose of this occupation is to understand a client's requirements as
provided in design specification and then build and test high-quality code
solutions to deliver the best outcome. Software development technicians are the
supportive entry-level team members helping to create computer programs. Some
assist in developing the applications that allow people to do specific tasks on
a computer or another device. Duties may include:
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Follow clearly defined requirements to deliver software
development activities and products
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The using various platforms such as HTML, Python, and JavaScript
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Report progress against metrics on software development
activities accurately throughout the stages of the software development
lifecycle
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Work within operational requirements such as health and safety,
budgets, brands and normal business protocols
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Communicate outcomes from development activities to team members
and other stakeholders, both internal and external
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Identify and implement security features of a proposed design
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Write logical and maintainable software solutions in line with
given specifications to meet the design requirements and organisational coding
standards
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Apply security principles and practices to the software
development tasks assigned
K10 are a
disability confident employer, who are proud to support apprentices in the
workplace and at college. The K10 team being trained in assisting learners with
varying levels of support and guidance.
If you have any
disabilities or require reasonable adjustments in the interview process, please
let us know and we would be happy to accommodate.
Typical Working Week
40 hours p/w
with start time between 07:00 & 08:00 inclusive of paid 8 hours at college.
Person Specification
- Proactive approach, taking pride in
their work and taking accountability for decisions.
- A love of variety in a role and
ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced working environment
- Ability to quickly prioritise tasks
and the initiative to dive head-first into problem-solving
- Excellent communication and
collaboration skills and enjoy working with multiple teams
- Ability to analyse and interpret
information and effectively communicate this to different team members and
audiences
- Ability to visit different sites
and training days
- Curious to learn quickly in a
reactive and dynamic working environment.
- Able to understand and follow
health and safety protocols
Qualifications required/desirable
Minimum
Requirements
English and
Maths at GCSE Grade 4 / C or above, or Functional Skills at Level 2 or above.
Drive?
Location?
Desired
Requirements
An individual
passionate about using software and IT systems and showing innovation when it
comes to problem-solving and reporting data to senior members of the team. Should
be comfortable in working with different IT/coding programmes and reporting sensitive
and accurate data to clients/stakeholders.
Key Training/College Information
K10 will enrol you onto the Level 3 Software Development
Technician course and fund your qualifications through an accredited training
provider
The apprenticeship duration is 18 months
Eligibility
To start this
apprenticeship, you’ll need to be:
- Living in England for the last 3
years and have right to work status
- Not enrolled on any other courses
- 18+ due to site H&S rules
To be eligible for the Heathrow Shared Apprenticeship Scheme, you must reside in one of the following regions:
- Hillingdon
- Hounslow
- Ealing
- Spelthorne
- Windsor & Maidenhead
- South Buckinghamshire
- Elmbridge
- Slough
- Runnymede
Who We Are
We
are UK’s largest construction-specific Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency. Founded
in 2009, we are an award-winning social enterprise with a passion to convert
potential.
Our aim is to place our learners in
sustainable employment on projects in their local area. To do this, we
collaborate with government, referral organisations, local authorities,
developers, contractors, and colleges, to deliver apprenticeship programmes
specifically designed to upskill the future of construction.