Ref 85868 Programme England DXD | Software and Web Development | Junior Developer | Level 3 Area of interest Software and Web Development Working location Loftus Road, South Africa Road, London, W12 7PJ Salary £16,000 per annum Closing date 29/06/2026
Have you ever wanted to combine a passion for technology and football?
About the role
This is a 16-month Level 3 apprenticeship delivered in partnership with QA, one of the UK’s leading technology training providers. The successful candidate will work towards the Level 3 Junior Developer qualification, gaining hands-on coding experience across the full software development lifecycle.
As part of the Data Operations team, the apprentice will assist in building and maintaining the Club’s digital tools and internal applications, supporting football and non‑football staff.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design, development, and testing of software applications and internal tools
- Support the Data Ops team in managing version control, code reviews, and collaborative development using Git and GitHub
- Contribute to Agile sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives as part of the development team
- Assist in database management tasks, including writing and optimising SQL queries
- Help maintain and improve existing web-based systems and internal applications
- Participate in cloud development and deployment tasks using industry-standard tools and platforms
- Document development processes, code, and procedures for future reference
- Comply with all company policies and procedures. Adhere to all company regulations regarding policies, procedures, health, safety and security
Required skills
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable, punctual, and honest
- Basic understanding of programming concepts and/or computer hardware and software
- Familiarity with operating systems such as Windows and/or macOS
- Logical thinking and strong problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Enthusiasm for learning new technologies and a self-motivated approach to development
Additionally, the following experience would be beneficial
- Familiarity with HTML/CSS and basic web development
- Understanding of SQL or database concepts
- Awareness of version control systems such as Git
- Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure) or cloud concepts
- Knowledge of Agile or Scrum methodologies
- Any database-related personal projects, coursework, or self-study
- Demonstrable interest in software development through personal projects, coursework, internships, or self-study would be deemed essential
Entry requirements
- English GCSE grade D (3) or above
- Other 6 GCSEs, including Maths, to be C (4) or above
- You must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship in a similar subject
Working hours
37.5 hours per week
What can we offer you?
- Private health insurance (once you pass your probation)
- Discounted QPR merchandise
- Learning and development opportunities
- An inclusive and collaborative working culture
- 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
- Death in service
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