Apprentice Software Developer
Salary: £14,722.50 to £23,809.50 a year
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Things to Consider
EntryLevel / Apprenticeship Experience Requirements. We don’t expect you to be an expert- just enthusiastic, curious, and ready to learn. The ideal apprentice will have: Some exposure to programming languages such as C#, C++, Python, or similar Basic understanding of software development principles, either through personal projects, coursework, or selfstudy An interest in realtime systems, graphics, or creative technology (e.g., gaming, lighting, audio, or visual effects) Familiarity with version control tools like Git (even at a beginner level) A willingness to learn about UI/UX, hardware integration, and performancecritical code Problemsolving mindset and a desire to build highquality software Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a collaborative engineering team
What You'll Do
Launch your career as a Apprentice Software Developer with VELOCITY 1ST LIMITED in the UK. Earn while you learn with hands-on training and a nationally recognised qualification.You’ll learn how to develop highperformance software that drives realtime visual experiences, working alongside experienced engineers who will support your growth every step of the way.
This role is ideal for someone early in their software career who is passionate about coding, problemsolving, and creative technology.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Contribute to the development of our lighting and media control software under the guidance of senior engineers
- Assist in designing, implementing, and testing new features for our product suite
- Help maintain and improve existing codebases, ensuring reliability and performance
- Participate in code reviews, team discussions, and collaborative problemsolving
- Work with realtime systems, graphics and hardware-integrated software
- Support the creation of internal tools and utilities that improve workflow and product quality
- Learn and apply best practices in software engineering, testing, and documentation
About the Employer
Avolites products have been back stage at some of the biggest gigs, performances and events of the last 50 years, and our combined lighting and media solutions revolutionised on-stage visual control. Our team are behind some of the most innovative visual control systems on the market and we’re looking for new software engineers to bring their passion, creativity and talent as we explore the next wave of innovation.
Future Prospects
The role offers long-term security and the opportunity to progress into a permanent position. What You’ll Gain: Handson experience building professional software used in major live events worldwide Mentorship from experienced engineers in C++, C#, graphics programming, and realtime systems Exposure to the full software development lifecycle Opportunities to work with cuttingedge lighting and media technology A pathway into a longterm software engineering career
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