Software Developer Apprenticeship Focus Micro Systems

What you will do in your working day

Focus Micro Systems are looking to continue its success with offering you an apprenticeship within our software development team. We develop software for the property sector, with over 40 years+ experience in the marketplace. We will be looking for you to get involved in a wide range of different jobs allowing you to show us the talent you have to offer.

We have been working with apprentices since 2010 and our goal is to build your skill set and raise your confidence to a level where we can employ you at the end of the apprenticeship. Through this opportunity, we have found that every person who applies has a tremendous amount to offer and our duty is to ensure that together we can prove this.

You will be part of a development team where you will be shown how to board out designs and solutions to customer requests. You will get involved in working with the team to take these solutions and implement them in code, test and deploy to our wide customer base. Every request is different which makes the role fun and interesting meaning no two days are ever the same. You will get exposure to a range of programming languages and environments. You will get involved in software updates from planning through to release and you will also be involved in helping us to push forward our brand new up and coming web product. You will get to experience working in a professional environment providing you invaluable skills for any role even beyond working with Focus.

Duties you will get to learn and could be involved in but not limited to:

·        Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

·        Visual Basic Projects

·        Visual Studio Projects

·        C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript (jQuery), .NET, .NET Core

·        SQL, MySQL Stored Procedures and understanding of Server Functionality

·        SAP Crystal Reports Template Writing

·        Active Reports

·        Application Programming Interfaces

·        Time ups

·        Web Hosting

·        Software testing

As you progress through the apprenticeship, your role will evolve, and you will have the opportunity to expand into further projects.

The training you will be getting

Qualifications included:
• Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Maths
• Level 3 Software Development Technician Apprenticeship

End Point Assessment:
• Work based project and presentation
• Portfolio based interview

What next?
Those completing the apprenticeship can apply for registration with the Register of IT Technicians confirming level 3 professional competence.

Entry criteria;
Applicants are likely to have 5 GCSEs A*- C / 9 - 4, including Maths and English, or equivalent, and will need to demonstrate the ability to achieve all elements of the apprenticeship during their programme,
including working in a suitable job role.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

• Potential for long term opportunities and new roles within the business