Apprentice It.net Software Developer

This Company is an IT consultancy specialising in application development, EPM, IT support and managed services and IT Infrastructure. This is a one year apprenticeship within the Managed and Support Services team, based in this Company’s City of London office.

The Managed and Support Services team supports the IT function of a broad portfolio of clients across a range of technologies. We provide managed services whereby we are either the outsourced IT department for the client or we are responsible for the management and delivery of certain key technologies for them. We also provide support services whereby we work with a client to resolve their problem when they log a call with us to do so.

Job Details:

This is a one year apprenticeship within the Applications & Consultancy team, based near Barbican in our company’s City of London office.

The Applications & Consultancy department is responsible for development and support of bespoke IT applications on behalf of our clients.Consultants use primarily Microsoft Technologies for both Windows and Web developments, with extensive use of Microsoft’s SQL Server database and Oracle’s SQL database.

Developers are required to take business requirements, in written and oral form, and translate these into an appropriate technology solution as specified by the senior developer or team lead. The apprentice developer will be guided, and where necessary taught, the techniques and tools needed to create professional enterprise class solutions to be delivered to customers as part of a project team.

• To code web pages in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• To code.net programs in C# or VB
• To automate repeatable tasks in PowerShell
• To write complex queries that retrieve and update data in SQL databases
• To configure development environments, software, and tools
• To deploy completed applications to server environments
• Liaise with clients in identifying problems and help with their resolution.
• To support existing applications and make changes as directed by senior staff
• To understand standards and best practices and apply these to work done

Skills required

• Be a team player able to get on with other team members
• Be professional, and positive
• Have integrity, initiative, and focus
• Be able to think, communicate and present information effectively
• Be able to motivate self, team or staff
• Be able to use computer or IT equipment proficiently
• Experience in installing software
• Keen interest in technology both current and emerging
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Confident and able to communicate with people of differing abilities and age
• Some exposure to programming regardless of language

Helpful or advantageous

• Experience of Microsoft Visual Studio
• Exposure to designing HTML web pages
• Some experience of C# or other Microsoft.net language
• Any understanding of databases or SQL
• To work as part of the team to achieve our organisational goals
• Communicate regularly with key colleagues through regular reporting, by email, phone and occasional face-to-face meetings
• Adhere to our principles and values.
• Maintain and develop your own effectiveness, including taking responsibility and investing in your own professional development as it relates to our vision and mission.
• Be prepared and able to adapt to the changing environment that we, as a developing organisation, may experience.
• Bring to our attention issues of concern that could affect our ability to achieve our objectives, including our support of you in your own role.
• In a professional and diligent manner, to carry out the work specified in this job description and the specific tasks as agreed in the annual plan and reviewed periodically with the line manager

Qualifications required:

England – You must have 7 GSCE’s (C and above) – Maths and English is a must.

Training to be provided:

England – Software & Web Development Level 3 Apprenticeships – | City & Guilds Certificate in IT Systems and Principles | C&G Level 3 Diploma in IT Professional Competence. Either: | MTA in Software Development Fundamentals. Or: | OCA Java SE7 Programmer

Apprenticeship duration:

12-14 months

Working week:

The normal working hours are 09.00 to 17.30 Monday to Friday, though the role may involve additional hours in exceptional circumstances where necessary.

About QA apprenticeships:

QA Apprenticeships is an award-winning provider of IT apprenticeships. Our programme won Apprenticeship Programme of the Year 2012 & 2013, and Microsoft UK Partner of the Year 2013 Special Commendation. 94% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their IT apprenticeship.

Future prospects:

94% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their IT apprenticeship. Additionally may be opportunities to undertake further learning such as Higher apprenticeships.

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