Kick‑start your tech career with a hands‑on apprenticeship in Betfred’s CRXO team. You’ll help shape smarter, smoother digital experiences while learning front‑end development, website experimentation, and the data‑driven skills that power real customer impact.
Training course: Software developer (level 4)
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (Hybrid working). 40 hours a week
Start date: Tuesday 15th September 2026
Duration: 2 years
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
- Develop and maintain front‑end web components using HTML, CSS and JavaScript
- Support the setup and maintenance of A/B and multivariate (MVT) tests
- Assist with debugging, testing, and documenting changes
- Help analyse customer behaviour and experiment results to identify insights
- Work collaboratively with engineers, analysts, and product teams
- Follow structured software development practices, including code reviews and version control (Git)
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- The Spectrum 56-58 Benson Road, Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire, WA3 7PQ
- Steam Packet House, 76 Cross Street, Manchester, M2 4JG
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training Provider: QA Limited
Training Course: Software Developer (Level 4) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
Contents of the course:
Create logical and maintainable code and build, manage and deploy code into the relevant environment
Develop effective user interfaces
Link code to data sets and test code and analyse 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 as well as identify and create test scenarios
Apply structured techniques to problem solving, debug code and understand the structure of programmes in order to identify and resolve issues
Create simple software designs to effectively communicate understanding of the program and create analysis artefacts, such as use cases and/or user stories
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 whist remaining compliant with security and maintainability requirements
Create logical and maintainable code. Develop effective user interfaces. Link code to data sets
Test code and analyse results to correct errors found using unit testing. Identify and create test scenarios
Conduct a range of test types, such as Integration, System, User Acceptance, Non-Functional, Performance and Security testing. Apply structured techniques to problem solving, debug code and understand the structure of programmes in order 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 and interpret and implement a given design whilst remaining compliant with security and maintainability requirements
- Complete a Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship with dedicated study time each week
- Receive mentoring from experienced CRXO engineers and analysts
- Gain hands-on experience with front-end development, experimentation tools, analytics, and cloud technologies
- Develop professional behaviours and technical competencies required for a software engineering career
QA delivers the Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship through a blended learning model combining live online workshops, self‑paced digital study, and real workplace application. Apprentices receive support from a dedicated Digital Learning Consultant, follow QA’s Discover–Practise–Apply training approach, and gain hands‑on experience with industry tools and technologies. The programme includes AI skills training with Microsoft Copilot, ensures at least 20% off‑the‑job learning, and prepares learners for end‑point assessment and full qualification.
GCSE in:English and Maths (grade Grades 4-9)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
Bring a basic grounding in programming, gained through school, college, or self‑learning, with a real interest in developing your skills further. Experience with HTML, CSS or JavaScript and an awareness of how web applications and experimentation work are a bonus.
You’ll need to be motivated to complete a Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship and comfortable working in a hybrid setup across Warrington and Manchester as you grow into the role.
The primary place of work will be our Head Office in Birchwood, with occasional requirements to work from our Manchester Office.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Potential progression to CRXO Engineer, with opportunity to specialise in:
- Front‑end engineering
- Experimentation & CRO
- Web analytics & data
- Coud/web infrastructure
The contact for this apprenticeship is: Matthew Byrne, [email protected]
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043698.
