Software Development Apprenticeship in Newcastle upon Tyne

Baltic Apprenticeships is excited to partner with Zynk Software to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic individual for a Level 4 Software Development Apprenticeship based in Newcastle upon Tyne. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for technology, problem-solving, and long-term career development to begin their journey in the world of software engineering and data integration.

This Level 4 Software Development Apprenticeship offers the chance to turn curiosity for coding and systems into a rewarding and dynamic career. Through a structured programme combining hands-on experience with expert mentorship, the apprentice will develop core skills in software design, development, testing, and deployment while contributing to real-world projects that power integrations between major business systems.

Working with the experienced engineering team at Zynk, the apprentice will gain practical experience with modern development tools and data integration technologies while helping businesses connect their e-commerce, CRM, and accounting systems through innovative solutions. With a forward-thinking curriculum and practical learning at its heart, this role will help build the technical knowledge, confidence, and industry experience needed to thrive in today’s fast-paced digital environment.

In this role, you’ll work towards your Level 4 Software Development, delivered by our expert training team at Baltic Apprenticeships.

• Design, build, and maintain data integration workflows using the Zynk Workflow Integration Platform (iPaaS), helping connect systems such as e-commerce platforms, CRMs, and accounting software.
• Work with experienced developers to understand the full software development lifecycle, learning coding standards, debugging techniques, testing practices, and secure development methods.
• Develop and extend components within the Zynk platform, writing C# code to create task adapters, connectors, and utilities that integrate with APIs, databases, and file systems.
• Build and maintain data transformation logic using XML schemas, XSLT stylesheets, and JSON mappings to translate between different system data models.
• Apply modern integration patterns such as publish/subscribe, request/reply, and event-driven workflows across both cloud and on-premise environments.
• Perform a variety of testing methods including unit, integration, and functional testing, while learning how to monitor integrations through logging, metrics, and performance diagnostics.
• Collaborate with solution architects, engineers, and internal teams to gather requirements, estimate work, and continuously improve integration solutions.
• Contribute to documentation, internal knowledge sharing, and development best practices within a collaborative engineering team.

Full training and support will be provided by your workplace mentor and from the Baltic team.

• Salary: £16,000 starting salary, rising to £18,000 after probation
• Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (37.5 hours per week, with some flexibility)
• Location: Office-based in Newcastle upon Tyne
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Regular social events throughout the year
• Exposure to a wide range of technologies across the e-commerce and SaaS ecosystem
• Supportive, friendly, and flexible working environment
• Clear career development opportunities after the apprenticeship
• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced and values-driven engineering team

• Passion for software development and technology
• An interest in coding and problem-solving
• Exposure to C# or similar programming languages is beneficial
• Interest in working with APIs, data integration, or system connectivity
• Portfolio of personal or academic projects is advantageous
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Innovative mindset and willingness to learn
• GCSE Grade 4/C or above in Maths and English is required for this programme

This apprenticeship provides the skills, qualification and experience you need to immerse yourself within an exciting, fast-moving industry and become an effective Software Developer.

If this sounds like the role for you, send us an application! Once we receive your CV, one of our team will be in touch to help you with the next stage. The application process includes an informal chat with our recruitment team, followed by a more formal employer interview if shortlisted.

You must have the right to work in the UK, and valid residency status to apply for this apprenticeship.