742 – Apprentice Software Engineer – Atos – Beeston (ng9)

Company Profile

Atos is an international information technology services company with annual 2010 pro forma revenues of EUR 8.6 billion and 74,000 employees in 42 countries. Serving a global client base, it delivers hi-tech transactional services, consulting and technology services, systems integration and managed services. With its deep technology expertise and industry knowledge, it works with clients across the following market sectors: Manufacturing, Retail, Services; Public, Health & Transport; Financial Services; Telecoms, Media & Technology; Energy & Utilities.

Atos is focused on business technology that powers progress and helps organisations to create their firm of the future. It is the Worldwide Information Technology Partner for the Olympic Games and is quoted on the Paris Eurolist Market. Atos operates under the brands Atos, Atos Consulting and Technology Services, Atos Healthcare, Atos Worldline and Atos Worldgrid.

Main Duties

Depending on the individual assignment and the size and complexity of the project, responsibilities might include some, or all, of the following:

• Analysis of functional requirements to identify detailed software and testing requirements.
• Scripting and running unit or system tests.
• Investigating incidents and fixing bugs.
• Coding and testing of routines, reports, queries and web pages (enhancements or new functionality).
• Progress reporting both internally and to customers

Supporting System or User Acceptance tests

Particular Personal Qualities

We are looking for school or college leavers with a good educational background in Computer Science, and / or mathematics, scientific or business related subjects with a focus on programming.

Alternatively, we are happy to speak to candidates from any academic background who are able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in programming gained from outside a formal education system (e.g. as a hobby).

All candidates should have a sound understanding of technology and an enthusiasm for how it supports business.

To thrive in this environment you will need to be an analytical thinker, enjoy solving puzzles/ problems, have an eye for detail and be enthusiastic about delivering high quality work. You will also need to have excellent communication skills and the desire to develop yourself and the self motivation to attain your career goals.

However it’s not just your academic results we’re interested in; we also want to hear about the skills you have picked up through relevant work experience, travel or positions of responsibility in or outside school.

If you are keen to progress, you will need to be flexible as future assignments could be anywhere in the UK.

In addition to the notes above, other job requirements include:

• Adaptable, self starter with ability to quickly assimilate new concepts
• Good interpersonal skills/ability to work in a team environment
• Enjoy solving problems/ puzzles and a clear desire to learn
• Flexibility

5+ years residency in UK

Future Prospects:

At the end of the programme apprentices can expect continued career development within our software development and testing teams, with the opportunity to work on projects across all of Atos’s target market sectors.

Training to be provided:

This is a Level 4 Software Apprenticeship Programme

Modules covered include:

• Project Management
• Systems Development
• Java Fundamentals
• Extra Java
• Programme Testing and Foundation
• Test Driven Development
• PLSQL
• Systems Analysis and Design
• Systems Design Essentials
• Business Skills and ITIL
• Creative Problem Solving

Entry Requirements:

2 A-Levels at A*- E or equivalent, plus 5 GCSE’s A* – C including Maths and English