About the role:

Are you an enthusiastic individual who has a passion to get into the world of IT development? The ideal candidate for this apprenticeship is for someone who is looking to kick start their career as an IT Developer Apprentice.

The lucky apprentice will be assisting our client’s IT team in providing support in all phases of the software development lifecycle including gathering and analysing business system requirements to creating, testing and maintaining application, web and other digital systems across the business.

What does life with our client look like

* 36.5 hours, full time, flexible and remote working

* 14-16-month fixed term contract

* Expected start date: Monday 14 September 2020

* Standard: L4 IT Developer Apprentice

* Training provider: Whitehat

* Location: Milton Keynes – Kents Hill

* Application closing date: Sunday 23 August 2020

* Virtual Recruitment day: Thursday 3 September 2020

Requirements and prospects

What they’re looking for:

* Knowledge of the software development lifecycle and ability to contribute at all stages of this

* Able to apply structured techniques to problem solving, can debug code and understand the structure of programmes in order to identify and resolve issues

* The ability to write good quality code with sound syntax in at least one language from the following C++ PHP, C# net or similar

* Familiarity with Microsoft products

* Knowledge of producing web applications using programming languages such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery and API's.

* Have a functional knowledge of design experience using Web Services (REST, SOAP)

* Awareness of relational databases and data analysis

* Ability to maintain clear, concise records

Personal qualities:

Our client is driven to do more. They’re looking for a hardworking, forward thinking candidate who is always looking to improve.

We’re in it together. They’re looking for an honest, customer-focused team player.

They deliver on promises. They need a professional and flexible problem solver.

A personality that displays your ability and enthusiasm to develop IT applications that resolve business problems.

Able to communicate and work effectively with different stakeholders at all levels

Demonstrate a flexible and dynamic approach to varied tasks and organisational timescales.

A commitment to keeping up to date with current thinking and maintaining personal development.

The ability to use initiative and be innovative moving the company forward through its use of

applications.

Desired qualification

Must have a minimum of 3 A Levels A-C grades (including a computing related discipline)

Future aspirations

This is a small development team working within a larger IT team to deliver innovative and transformative projects using latest technology. Once you have been confirmed from your fixed term contract, to a permanent contract you will be appointed as an IT Developer and have the opportunity to do your L6 in IT development.

Things to consider:

18-month fixed term contract. During this time, you will have 20% off the job learning, which is 1 day a week with the training provider and 4 days a week in the office. You will have the opportunity to work from home.

Please be aware once you have been selected after the assessment day, there will be a pre-interview with Whitehat before an offer is made.

What they offer:

* 25 days holiday rising to 30 after five years’ service

* Aviva Pension Scheme up to 10% company contribution

* Up to 2 paid professional subscriptions

* Excellent training and development opportunities

* Free life assurance

* Health cash-plan including employee assistance

* Regular bonus points from their intranet, which lead to vouchers

* Free parking at all our offices

* Discounted cinema tickets

* Flexible / remote working

Who they are

Would you thrive in a job that is making a real difference to people’s lives in your region?

Our client is more than just a financially strong housing association, they are making an impact on the housing crisis, supporting sustainable communities and providing life-long homes for customers. They provide additional, critical services to support the most vulnerable, but also build shared ownership and outright sales for those who want to get on the property ladder.

They are passionate about our communities and are committed to being a learning organisation, developing talent to deliver service goals and supporting the next generations into a career in housing