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Software Developer Apprentice
MCD SYSTEMS LTD
Redcar (TS10 5SH)
Closes in 27 days (Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 7 October 2026
Summary
As a Software Developer Apprentice, you will support the development of an innovative AI-powered platform, gaining experience across software development, data engineering, testing, and user experience design. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for technology who wants to build a career in software development.
Wage: £15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
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Training
Training course: Software developer (level 4)
Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
37 hours 30 minutes a week
Start date: Wednesday 11 November 2026
Duration: 2 years
Positions available: 1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the development of web-based applications and digital platforms
- Assist with building and maintaining data ingestion pipelines and API integrations
- Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools
- Support full-stack software development activities across the platform
- Write and maintain automated tests to ensure software quality
- Assist with quality assurance and testing activities
- Support UX research, prototyping, and user feedback sessions
- Work with databases and structured data sources
- Participate in user testing and software improvement activities
- Assist with security and compliance activities under guidance from senior team members
- Collaborate with developers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions
- Learn and apply industry best practices in software development
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Where you'll work
The Innovation Centre
Vienna Court, Kirkleatham Business Park
Redcar
TS10 5SH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider: MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE
Training course: Software developer (level 4)
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What you'll learn
- Create logical and maintainable code
- Develop effective user interfaces
- Link code to data sets
- Test code and analyze results to correct errors found using unit testing
- Conduct a range of test types, such as Integration, System, User Acceptance, Non-Functional, Performance, and Security testing
- Identify and create test scenarios
- Apply structured techniques to problem solving, debug code, and understand the structure of programs to identify and resolve issues
- Create simple software designs to effectively communicate understanding of the program
- Create analysis artefacts, such as use cases and/or user stories
- Build, manage, and deploy code into the relevant environment
- Apply an appropriate software development approach according to the relevant paradigm (for example object oriented, event driven, or procedural)
- Follow software designs and functional or technical specifications
- Follow testing frameworks and methodologies
- Follow company, team, or client approaches to continuous integration, version, and source control
- Communicate software solutions and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Apply algorithms, logic, and data structures
- Interpret and implement a given design while remaining compliant with security and maintainability requirements
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Requirements
Essential qualifications:
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Mathematics (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills:
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
At MCD Systems, we partner with forward-thinking companies to turn their digital ideas into reality. We design and build smart, reliable tech solutions that deliver real, high-quality results, helping businesses to work smarter and grow with confidence. Behind the scenes, we have built a team culture based on trust, honesty, and a shared love of solving tough challenges together.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay opens in new tab.
Potential permanent position upon completion of the programme.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MIDDLESBROUGH COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057902.
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Closes in 27 days (Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 11:59pm)
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