Milton Keynes College

Apprentice Software Developer

Recruiter
Milton Keynes College
Location
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Salary
£17,000 per year
Posted
15 Mar 2019
Closes
24 Mar 2019
Subject Area
Information and Communication Technology
Job Level
Apprentice / Intern
Job Function
IT / e-learning
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Hours
Full Time

Employer Name: Ostara Systems LTD

Working Week: Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00 (half hour lunch)

Duration: 24 Months

Possible Start Date: 08/04/2019

We are looking for someone special to join our team of software developers. You will be working on all aspects of our flagship products (Windows, Web, Mobile, Telephony and RESTful API) as well as our internal software projects.

Main responsibilities:

  • The candidate will be working within the IT department to enhance and extend our flagship product and/or the supporting infrastructure
  • You will be developing applications using a variety of technologies including c#, ASP, JavaScript, TSQL across a variety of Windows and Linux platforms
  • We are however specifically looking for someone with a keen interest in testing with a view to automate test plans against the flagship product

Benefits:

  • Free parking
  • Free hot/cold drinks
  • 25 days leave + bank holidays (plus extra day per year of service up to 30)
  • Near bus routes
  • Pension scheme (if over 22 and after probation period)
  • Simply Heath benefits (after probation period)
  • Life Insurance Policy (after probation period)

Things to consider:

  • Employment would be subject to a DBS check
  • Once training is completed, on-call and shift work are likely to be required to progress to a more senior role

Entry requirements:

Essential

  • GCSE English and Maths A*-C/4-9 or level 2 equivalents

Desirable:

  • Desired: A-Level or equivalent e.g. BTEC in IT, Maths or Computing or a Level 3 IT Apprenticeship

Qualifications taken:

The Apprenticeship will incorporate face to face workshops, online learning and on the job experience.

Your Apprenticeship Training will include:

  • Full apprenticeship standard in Level 4 Software Developer
  • MTA/MCP programming in HTML5 with Javascript and CSS3
  • Functional skills (if required in both Maths and English)
  • College Attendance at Silbury Campus
  • Regular visits from the college into the workplace
  • Assessments and observations in the workplace
  • On-going training and support from the employer
  • End Point Assessment

Please apply via the link.

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