Apprentice Software Developer

Please note that this is an apprenticeship position and therefore anyone with more than six months professional experience working as a software developer or who holds either a degree or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering will not be eligible.

You will also need to commit to completing a Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship.

Chaucer is a leading insurance group at Lloyd’s, the world’s specialist insurance market.

We help protect industries around the world from the risks they face.

Through our 24-month L4 Software Developer Apprenticeship, you will gain hands-on

experience and develop your skills in various aspects of software development. You will

Responsibilities

work alongside experienced developers and contribute to real projects, ensuring you build a strong foundation for your future career. Key Responsibilities include:

Software Development
• Deliver software based on clear requirements and organisational standards
• Write logical, maintainable code that meets design specs
• Accurately report progress throughout the development lifecycle
• Conduct unit testing with adequate coverage and escalate issues as needed

Reporting and Documentation
• Report impediments to supervisors for timely resolution
• Maintain detailed documentation for tracking and knowledge sharing

Understanding Requirements
• Translate customer needs into technical requirements clearly
• Communicate development outcomes to ensure team and stakeholder alignment

Why choose Chaucer?

We empower you to excel. Our people are a team of leaders – experts in their fields who

collaborate, without hierarchy. We’ve created an exciting, successful business, and know

that it’s our people who define and drive this success.

That’s why your growth, development and wellbeing is so important. We work hard to make sure careers at Chaucer are challenging, inspiring and rewarding and that

the environment is ambitious and supportive.

You’ll get
• Challenging, stretching and rewarding work right from the start
• Our full support and guidance to achieve your Level 4 Software Developer apprenticeship
• A personalised development plan to support your professional and soft skills development
• An in-house experienced buddy and mentor, to help show you the ropes and support you on your journey
• Lots of opportunities to get involved in groups outside of your day-to-day work to grow your network, learn from others and give back to the community through our CSR initiatives

Is this Programme for you?

Are you...
• A self-starter, able to work independently and efficiently to deliver high quality work?
• Inquisitive and keen to learn, confident in asking questions and asking for help?
• Solutions-focused, practical and organised with an eye for detail?
• Team focussed, comfortable in picking up a variety of tasks to ensure team delivery whilst managing multiple priorities?
• Proactive and thrive on variety?
• If this sounds like you, and you want to continuously learn and go the extra mile this is the programme for you.

What You Need
• A proven interest in a career in Software Development, this could be from formal education such as A Level Computer Science, BTEC’s or self directed learning that you’ve undertaken in your own time on platforms such as Codecademy, w3schools etc
• Unrestricted right to work in the UK
• Be a current resident in the UK and have lived in the UK for 3 years
• Able to commute to central London
• Not hold a higher qualification in the same or similar subject
• 3 or more A-Levels or equivalent (A-C)
• GCSE in Maths and English – grade 4 (C) or equivalent
• IT skills, including a basic understanding of programming and exposure to at least one programming language

What We Offer
• £25,500 salary
• 26 days holiday plus an option to buy or sell to meet your needs
• 24-month fixed term contract with the opportunity to apply for permanent roles at the end
• Benefits including private medical insurance, pension, season ticket loan, flexible benefits including a £175/month allowance towards benefits of your choice, from tech products to gym membership, cycle-to-work, and charitable giving
• 2 CSR days so that you can make a real difference to local communities and charities that matter to you

Training to be provided

As part of the Level 4 Software Developer apprenticeship standard, you’ll be registered as a member with the British Computer Society and be on a fast track to an industry recognised qualification and your dedicated industry coach will support you through a blended approach that will include remote, in person, 1-2-1 and group learning.

Location - we are located in the Scalpel Building (EC3M 7AF). We do offer flexible / hybrid work and the successful candidate will need to show how they will be able to commute for at least 3 days per week to our offices.

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