L4 Software Developer Apprentice – John Crane – Slough SL1 4LU – £22k
Slough, SL1 4LU
Closes in 25 days (Tuesday 11 March at 11:59pm)
Full training will be given so that the Software Engineer Programmer Apprentice will be able to support our Digital Services team in developing new and maintaining our existing software applications.
Hours Monday - Thursday, 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm
37 hours a week
Duration: 1 year 5 months
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Our digital services team is now looking for an Apprentice to learn, train and assist them in developing and maintaining our internal John Crane software applications. This apprenticeship is designed to enable you to interpret design specs, build and test code, and deliver impactful software, contributing to innovative projects that enhance our business operations and our internal and external customer experiences. You will help drive the creation of computer programs, developing software solutions and working across the full software development life cycle, from research through to product retirement.
Full training and support will be given so that you will be able to take on the following responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
* Develop and maintain iProjects which is our internal web application
* Maintain existing Web/Desktop applications, John Crane has several legacy engineering applications, and the role will have the responsibility of maintaining them and redeveloping them
* Assist Engineering users with any Solid Edge issues (CAD software)
* Assist Operations/Engineering with any CAD/CAM issues
* Arrange and undertake Engineering software training and documentation
Learning & Development:
* As part of this Level 4 Apprenticeship, you will study online with the Apprenticeship training provider LearnTech working towards a Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship standard. There may be the opportunity to progress onto a higher level of Apprenticeship upon completion
* You will also have the opportunity to participate in various internal learning and trainings to develop your professional skills and confidence
Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* This apprenticeship is designed for individuals working as a junior developer, those who have 12 - 18 months of coding experience, strong A Levels, (including Computer Science) or a BTEC in IT, or have passed a Level 3 Software Development Technician apprenticeship
* Demonstrate technical aptitude
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite e.g Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, Excel
* Good written and oral communication skills
* Good attention to detail and organisation skills
* Ability to plan and meet deadlines
Where you’ll work
Buckingham House 361-366 Buckingham Avenue, Slough SL1 4LU
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS LIMITED
Your training course
Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)
Course contents
* Create logical and maintainable code
* Develop effective user interfaces
* Link code to data sets
* Test code and analyse results to correct errors found using unit testing
* Conduct a range of test types, such as Integration, System, User Acceptance, Non-Functional, Performance and Security testing.
* Identify and create test scenarios
* Apply structured techniques to problem solving, debug code and understand the structure of programmes in order to identify and resolve issues
* Create simple software designs to effectively communicate understanding of the program
* Create analysis artefacts, such as use cases and/or user stories
* Build, manage and deploy code into the relevant environment
* Apply an appropriate software development approach according to the relevant paradigm (for example object oriented, event driven or procedural)
* Follow software designs and functional or technical specifications
* Follow testing frameworks and methodologies
* Follow company, team or client approaches to continuous integration, version and source control
* Communicate software solutions and ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Apply algorithms, logic and data structures
* Interpret and implement a given design whilst remaining compliant with security and maintainability requirements
Your training plan
During this apprenticeship, you will follow a fully supported training programme with LearnTech, delivered through combined weekly remote classroom-based training, workplace assessment/training and online learning working towards completing the Level 4 Software Developer Standard.
Requirements
GCSE in:
* Maths (grade 4 (C))
* IT/Computer Science (grade A*-C)
BTEC in:
* IT/Computer Science (grade Pass/Merit/Distinction)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Initiative
* Software experience
* Clear passion for software
Other requirements
You must meet the following eligibility criteria to apply for the role: Have been a UK/EEA resident for the last 3 years, hold valid residency status, have the right to work in the UK
About this company
John Crane, a business of Smiths Group, is a global leader in mission-critical flow control solutions for energy and process industries that enable efficient and sustainable operations. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems, and predictive digital monitoring technologies. We have a global network of more than 200 sites in over 50 countries and employ more than 6,000 people worldwide. We partner with our customers to help them keep their operations safe, reduce downtime, improve efficiency, and meet the latest environmental standards. John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been pioneering progress by engineering for a better future. We serve millions of people every year, helping to create a safer, more efficient, productive, and better-connected world across four global markets: energy, security & defence, space & aerospace, and general industrial. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, Smiths employs approximately 16,000 colleagues in over 50 countries.
* There is the possibility to gain a full-time role at the end of the apprenticeship, along with further learning and development opportunities with John Crane.
Contact for this apprenticeship
TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS LIMITED
Georgia Dunn
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000302968.
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Closes in 25 days (Tuesday 11 March at 11:59pm)
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