Job Introduction
We are excited to be offering two Apprentice software development opportunities. One role will be developing bespoke Web applications and the other will be focused on data warehousing and reports development.
Please can you specify in your application (ideally in the Supporting Information section) which of the two roles you would be interested in.
If you are keen to build a career in software development, this is an ideal opportunity to work with a team of 13 developers who are ready to share their extensive knowledge and experience with you.
We are heavily invested in YOUR future, providing all the training required, with our partner, as well as internal training and mentoring. You will work towards your Software Development Technician – Level 3 qualification. Successful completion of the Level 3 may provide the opportunity to progress to the Software Developer – Level 4 qualification.
Main Responsibility
As an apprentice programmer you will be hands-on designing, and building business applications.
A typical day may include:
- Attend daily development progress meetings, known as scrums
- Assist with the specification, design, development, testing and implementation of new digital applications
- Enhance existing applications
- Investigate and resolve software issues
- Work with colleagues and business stakeholders to build enterprise grade applications
The Ideal Candidate
We would like you to:
- Have achieved Grade C/4 in Maths and English
- Have the enthusiasm and appetite to learn
- Have a proven interest in the use of development tools and application development methods
- Be curious about how software/programs work
- Be excited to learn technologies
- Have some knowledge of .NET, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, but this would be beneficial and not essential.
- Be good at different methods of communication
In return, we can offer you a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave and the professional apprenticeship training.
If you want to get a solid foundation in the world of software development, and give back to the community, by helping to provide enhanced digital services to Staffordshire citizens then this is the opportunity for you!
For an informal chat about this role, please contact Mark Nolan, ICT Development Manager, mark.nolan@staffordshire.gov.uk
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.
Our benefits:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to a range of benefits.
Our recruitment process:
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Silver Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
