Apprentice - Software Development

Company Overview

Milestone Technologies is a global IT managed services firm that partners with organizations to scale their technology, infrastructure and services to drive specific business outcomes such as digital transformation, innovation, and operational agility. Milestone is focused on building an employee-first, performance-based culture and for over 25 years, we have a demonstrated history of supporting category-defining enterprise clients that are growing ahead of the market. The company specializes in providing solutions across Application Services and Consulting, Digital Product Engineering, Digital Workplace Services, Private Cloud Services, AI/Automation, and ServiceNow. Milestone culture is built to provide a collaborative, inclusive environment that supports employees and empowers them to reach their full potential.

Our seasoned professionals deliver services based on Milestone's best practices and service delivery framework. By leveraging our vast knowledge base to execute initiatives, we deliver both short-term and long-term value to our clients and apply continuous service improvement to deliver transformational benefits to IT. With Intelligent Automation, Milestone helps businesses further accelerate their IT transformation. The result is a sharper focus on business objectives and a dramatic improvement in employee productivity. Through our key technology partnerships and our people-first approach, Milestone continues to deliver industry-leading innovation to our clients. With more than 3,000 employees serving over 200 companies worldwide, we are following our mission of revolutionizing the way IT is deployed.

Job Overview

Apprentice - Software Development

Role Overview:

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Apprentices to join our dynamic and supportive team. This entry-level role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop technical and professional skills across software development, Microsoft, AI/ML, data engineering, cloud, Salesforce development, and technical analysis domains. You will collaborate with experienced developers and engineers on real projects and contribute to meaningful solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with engineering teams to assess technical requirements, contribute to solution discussions, and assist in troubleshooting.
• Perform coding tasks including scripting, programming fundamentals, API testing, and unit testing across various technologies:
• • Write, test, and debug small code components primarily using languages like C#, Python, and Java.
  • Assist with writing and executing SQL queries for data extraction and validation.
  • Build and maintain simple reports, dashboards, and data quality checks.
• Learn foundational concepts in:
• • Software development methodologies and object-oriented programming (OOP).
  • Data analysis, machine learning basics, and exploratory data analysis (EDA).
  • Cloud computing fundamentals (Azure & AWS), including provisioning and monitoring resources.
  • CRM systems and Salesforce basics, including configuring reports and workflows.
• Follow best practices related to:
• • Version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, secure coding, and code documentation.
  • Data security, privacy, and compliance in handling sensitive information.
  • Communication skills through regular team stand-ups, presentations, and written documentation.
• Participate in training sessions, complete assigned learning modules, and take part in soft-skills development workshops.
• Support tracking experiments, scheduling tasks, and maintaining detailed logs and documentation.
• Collaborate with peers to solve technical puzzles, improve reasoning, and continuously enhance knowledge.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Technology (BTech) or equivalent technical education preferred.
• Basic understanding of programming languages such as C#, Java, or Python.
• Familiarity with software development principles and methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills with enthusiasm to proactively learn and apply new technologies.
• Good backend, frontend, database, and networking fundamentals.
• Ability to explain and apply technical concepts clearly.
• Willingness to work in a team environment, take initiative, and communicate effectively.
• Exposure to cloud services, Salesforce, or AI/ML concepts is a plus, though not mandatory.
• Openness to receive feedback, follow mentor guidance, and contribute to team goals.

Desired Attributes:

• Driven and enthusiastic problem solver.
• Quick learner with strong programming aptitude.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to troubleshoot and verify data flows.
• Effective communicator with clarity in both verbal and written forms.
• Proactive and collaborative attitude toward continuous improvement.

Compensation

Estimated Pay Range:

Exact compensation and offers of employment are dependent on circumstances of each case and will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, licenses or certifications, and location.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Milestone we strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and work with, where we all feel empowered to bring our full, authentic selves to work. We know creating a diverse and inclusive culture that champions equity and belonging is not only the right thing to do for our employees but is also critical to our continued success.

Milestone Technologies provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law, or local ordinance. Milestone also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees.

We welcome the unique background, culture, experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression and perspectives you can bring to our global community. Our recruitment team is looking forward to meeting you.