Software Developer Level 4

Course Overview

The primary role of a software developer is to build and test simple, high-quality code across front-end, logic, and database layers. A developer will typically be working as part of a larger team, in which they will have responsibility for some of the basic elements of the overall project.

The developer will need to be able to interpret design documentation and specifications. The customer requirements will typically be defined and agreed upon by more experienced or specialist members of the team, such as a business analyst or technical architect.

Typical Job Roles

Web Developer, Application Developer, Mobile App Developer, Games Developer, and Software Developer.

Duration

The duration of this apprenticeship is typically 24 months.

Entry Requirements

Individual employers will set the selection criteria, but this is likely to include A levels; a level 3 apprenticeship or other relevant qualification; relevant experience, and/or an aptitude test with a focus on functional maths.

Technical Competencies

Logic: writes good quality code (logic) with sound syntax in at least one language.

User interface: can develop effective user interfaces for at least one channel.

Data: can effectively link code to the database/data sets.

Test: can test code and analyse results to correct errors found using either V-model manual testing and/or using unit testing.

Problem-solving: can apply structured techniques to problem-solving, can debug code, and can understand the structure of programmes in order to identify and resolve issues.

Design: can create simple data models and software designs to effectively communicate an understanding of the program, following best practices and standards.

Analysis: can understand and create basic analysis artifacts, such as user cases and/or user stories.

Deployment: can understand and utilise skills to build, manage and deploy code into enterprise environments.

Development life-cycle: can operate at all stages of the software development lifecycle, with increasing breadth and depth over time with an initial focus on building and testing.

Can apply good practice approaches according to the relevant paradigm (for example object-oriented, event-driven, or procedural).

Can Interpret And Follow

Technical Knowledge And Understanding

Underpinning Skills, Attitudes And Behaviours

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