Software Developer Apprentice
Startline Motor Finance · Scotland · G3 8EP
About the role
🚀 Software Developer Apprentice 🚀
Hey there! 👋 Startline Motor Finance is a leading force in the UK motor finance scene, and we're on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals to join our Applications Team as Software Developer Apprentices. This is your chance to kickstart a career in tech, blending real-world experience with structured learning and a recognised apprenticeship qualification. 🎓
About the Gig:
You'll dive headfirst into designing, building, testing, and maintaining the tech that keeps our business running smoothly. 💻 You'll work closely with our awesome developers, testers, and stakeholders, learning the ropes of software development in a professional, regulated environment. Think of it as leveling up your coding skills while making a real impact! 🌟
What You'll Be Doing:
- Supporting the creation and upkeep of software applications, with expert guidance.
- Writing clean, maintainable code that follows best practices.
- Helping to transform business ideas into practical tech solutions.
- Getting involved in testing, reviews, and releases, and making improvements based on feedback.
- Investigating and fixing any bugs or issues that pop up.
- Using cool tools like Git for code management.
- Contributing to automation projects with technologies like JavaScript, Java, Playwright, or Selenium (we'll provide training!).
- Keeping our technical documentation sharp and up-to-date.
- Following all the security and development protocols – gotta keep things safe and sound! 🔒
- Spotting and flagging any potential problems or roadblocks early on.
- Building solid relationships with your colleagues and external partners.
- Staying curious and keeping up with the latest tech trends. 🧠
What We're Looking For:
- A burning passion for software development, tech, and figuring stuff out! 🔥
- Bonus points if you've tinkered with programming languages before.
- A basic grasp of coding concepts from school, personal projects, or online courses.
- A general awareness of how software is made, agile ways of working, testing, or version control is a plus.
- Sharp, logical thinking that helps you break down challenges.
- Great communication skills – both talking and writing. 🗣️✍️
- The ability to juggle your tasks, hit deadlines, and ask for help when you need it.
- You're naturally curious, motivated, and always eager to learn.
- Reliable, organised, and you own your responsibilities.
- You're focused on finding solutions and understand how tech helps everyone.
- You're adaptable and happy to roll with the punches in a dynamic environment.
- You're committed to quality, security, and always getting better. ✅
Why Join Us?
This is your launchpad! 🚀 You'll gain invaluable hands-on experience, learn from the best in the business, and contribute to projects that matter – from day one. We foster a supportive culture that's all about learning, teamwork, and growing your career. 🤝
Perks:
- Private medical insurance for you and your family. 👨👩👧👦
- Awesome wellbeing support: Medicash, meditation app, coaching, and a Bike2Work scheme. 🚴♀️🧘♂️
- A generous 33 days of annual leave, PLUS your birthday off! 🎉
- The chance to buy up to 5 extra holiday days.
- Recognition awards to celebrate your wins. 🏆
- A super social team that organizes epic events, fundraisers, and get-togethers. 🥳
Your Future:
Ready to make your mark? 💯 Upon completion, you'll snag a nationally recognised qualification (SCQF Level 8) and a ton of practical experience. Our apprentices have a fantastic success rate of securing permanent roles – way higher than the national average! 📈
Ready to apply? If you're excited to kickstart your career and earn a qualification at the same time, hit that APPLY NOW button! 👇
Key responsibilities
- Support the design, development, testing and maintenance of software applications under guidance.
- Write clear, maintainable and well-documented code in line with agreed standards.
- Assist with translating business requirements into practical technical solutions.
- Take part in reviews, testing and release activities, acting on feedback to improve quality.
- Help identify, investigate, document and resolve defects, incidents and application queries.