Software Development Technician Level 3

Profile

A Software Development Technician typically works as part of a software development team to build simple software components for larger projects. They will interpret simple design requirements for discrete components of the project under supervision.

The approach will typically include implementing code that other team members have developed to produce the required component. The Software Development Technician will also be engaged in testing that the specific component meets its intended functionality.

Typical Job Roles

Junior Developer, Junior Web Developer, Junior Application Developer, Junior Mobile App Developer, Junior Games Developer, Junior Software Developer, Junior Application Support Analyst, Junior Programmer, Assistant Programmer, and Automated Test Developer.

Entry Requirements

Individual employers will set the selection criteria, but this is likely to include 5 GCSEs (especially English, mathematics, and a science or technology subject); other relevant qualifications and experience; or an aptitude test with a focus on IT skills.

Qualifications

Apprentices will achieve each of the Ofqual-regulated Knowledge Modules such as City & Guilds or BCS, as summarised below. Further details are available in the occupational brief available from the Tech Partnership at thetechpartnership.com/apprenticeship/softwaredeveloper.

Knowledge Modules

Module 1: Software Development Context and Methodologies (for level 3 Software Development Technician).

Module 2: Programming (for level 3 Software Development Technician).

Underpinning Skills, Attitudes, And Behaviours

Technical Competencies

Logic: writes simple code for discrete software components following an appropriate logical approach to agreed standards (whether for web, mobile, or desktop applications).

Security: applies appropriate secure development principles to specific software components at all stages of development.

Development support: applies industry-standard approaches for configuration management and version control to manage code during build and release.

Data: makes simple connections between code and defined data sources as specified Test: functionally tests that the deliverables for that component have been met or not.

Analysis: follows basic analysis models such as use cases and process maps.

Development lifecycle: supports the Software Developers at the build and test stages of the software development lifecycle.

Quality: follows organisational and industry good coding practices (including those for naming, commenting, etc.).

Problem-solving:

Technical Knowledge And Understanding:

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