Software Development Technician

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Wickford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Technology
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SKILLS

Software Development Web Applications Mobile Applications Testing Programming Software Solutions

FULL DESCRIPTION

Software development technicians are the supportive entry level team member helping to create computer programs. Some assist in developing the applications that allow people to do specific tasks on a computer or another device. Others assist in developing the underlying systems that run the devices or that control networks.

Typical Job Roles:

Assistant Programmer and Automated Test Developer / Junior Application Developer / Junior Application Support Analyst / Junior Developer / Junior Games Developer / Junior Mobile App Developer / Junior Programmer / Junior Software Developer / Junior Web Developer / Software Development Technician

Entry Requirements:

Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship’s English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is an alternative to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL.

Duration:

The duration of this apprenticeship is typically 12-18 months.

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