Oct. 26 Newcastle Software Engineering Apprenticeship

ResponsibilitiesContribute to technology and digital transformation projects.Assist in preparing client presentations and proposals.Conduct research and analysis on IT and technology trends.Work with senior team members to analyse business practices and identify technology-driven improvement opportunities.Assist in developing and maintaining software features under guidanceWrite clean, well-structured code following best practicesTest, debug, and fix simple issues in applicationsSupport project delivery across the software development lifecycleUse version control (e.g., Git) and collaborate with team membersContribute to documentation for code and systemsGain experience with development tools, frameworks, and cloud platformsContinuously learn and build skills in programming and software engineeringExpected tools/tech responsibilitiesDevelop and support applications using Python and C#Work with SQL to manage and query dataUse Git for version control and team collaborationApply core software
engineering principles (clean code, debugging)Support DevOps processes including build, testing, and deploymentGain hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and cloud technologiesAssist with automation and scripting tasksEssential SkillsPassion for technology & digital innovation.Motivation for a career in technology consulting.Curiosity about Data & AI, Cloud, Software Engineering, or Cybersecurity.Basic interest/experience in Python, SQL, C#, automation, or software development.Familiarity or willingness to learn Git, DevOps, engineering principles.Desire to train on Microsoft Azure or existing Microsoft certification.Interest in cloud platforms (Azure preferred).Communication skills (written & spoken English).Analytical thinking and problem-solving.Teamwork and collaboration.Beneficial ExperienceBasic Python / SQL / C# / automation.Knowledge of Data Engineering, AI, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, IAM, or Cloud Security.Awareness of Agile/Scrum.Interest or experience with
Azure, AWS, or GCP.Version control or DevOps exposure.