Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship

About us

ICE's mission is to enable learning throughout life and to widen access to higher education. We design deliver and curate a portfolio of world leading short courses and award bearing qualifications in a broad range of disciplines.

The IT and Systems team supports the Institute by providing data-led flexible and efficient system solutions for its administrative and operational activities. Systems managed include the central operational system, the Institute website, and Salesforce (the Institute's Customer Relationship Management system). The team ensures robust and reliable integration between all systems whether internal, University-managed or external.

Our activities primarily take place at Madingley Hall (a residential Grade I listed building), which provides facilities for conferences and events, and a full hotel service. Madingley Hall has 13 meeting rooms, 62 ensuite bedrooms, a bar and lounge, set in 8 acres of grounds (including Capability Brown designed gardens).

The Role

The systems development team consists of a Senior Systems Developer and a Software Test Analyst. The Apprentice Systems Developer will support the Senior Systems Developer in developing and maintaining software solutions primarily within the core operational system, initially directed by the Senior Systems Developer, but moving into more independent working as skills are developed.

This is a level-4 apprenticeship, where you will be able to learn on the job and be allocated 20% of paid study time to study towards the course. The Apprenticeship course will be delivered by Firebrand Training, full details of the course are available here: Software Developer Apprenticeship Standard ' Firebrand Training

Salary progression will be at the end of the first year of the course and on successful completion of the programme.

Completion of this apprenticeship will provide learners with the following world class vendor certifications in addition to the Software Developer apprenticeship:

• BCS Level 4 Diploma in Software Development Methodologies
• CertNexus Cyber Secure Coder
• Industry recognised certification in one of Java or Python

Your skills

You will have:

1. Demonstrable high level of computer literacy with the ability to quickly understand new concepts and techniques
2. Experience of systems or application development
3. Experience of databases and web technologies
4. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to communicate effectively to both business users and technical team members
5. The ability to work well within a small team
6. The ability to use skills and experience to work independently with some supervision or guidance when required
7. Good problem-solving skills
8. The ability to prioritise and manage your own workload with minimal supervision

Benefits

• 36 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Defined benefits pension schemes
• Flexible working options
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Career and Professional development opportunities
• Support for health & mental wellbeing
• Discounts on shopping
• Rental deposit scheme
• Public transport season ticket loans

ICE is supportive of hybrid working, the current arrangements have staff working 2 days on site in Maddingly Hall and 3 days worked remotely, for those working Monday to Friday and where the role allows. These arrangements are subject to change and will not form part of the terms and conditions of employment.

Informal enquiries are encouraged and can be made to Ellen Lee, Head of IT and Systems: ellen.lee@ice.cam.ac.uk.

Closing date: 10/11/2024

Interviews date: 20/11/2024

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

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