Software Developer Apprentice
Milton Keynes College
Milton Keynes, MK6 5LP
Closes in 16 days (Monday 7 October)
Posted on 19 September 2024
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Summary
Join MK College as a Software Developer Apprentice and unlock your potential. Learn, grow, and innovate with a team that values creativity and excellence. Apply now and be part of our tech revolution!
- Annual wage
- £25,000 a year
- Training course
- Software developer (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday: Shifts to be discussed at interview.
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 14 October
- Duration
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2 Years
- Positions available
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1
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
In this role you will:
- Ensure the ETL and all other routines execute without error while continuously improving performance and reliability.
- Develop MS Fabric assets utilising modern and advanced technologies alongside emerging advancements in AI & Data Science
- Remove dependencies on legacy systems, providing modernised and improved products
- Develop and maintain SQL solutions to business requirements
- Manage and maintain Azure, Power BI & SSRS systems and reports
- Organise the system and automate/integrate where applicable to save time and reduce manual errors
- Provide technical support to curriculum users, business users and stakeholders in system, report usage and BI
- Create high quality SQL Server procedures, triggers, and scripts to support the effective delivery of SQL-based components
- Ensure that all SQL developments comply with company standards and quality frameworks
- Create appropriate documentation for SQL development solutions to allow for understanding and maintenance by others within the team
- Develop Microsoft Power BI reports based on requirements and specifications gathered from the business
- Respond to ad-hoc reporting and developer requests
- Liaise with third party providers regarding the structure and function of management information systems
- Be involved in the maintenance, implementation, and integrations of new and existing systems across the organisation
- Support BAU & Operational needs with data driven efficiency improvements
This job description is just a guide; you’ll be expected to be flexible and perform any other duties as reasonably required of you by your manager and your role is likely to evolve and develop over time. In all your duties, you will be required to take reasonable care of yourself and ensure the safety of our students, your colleagues, and other people with whom you come into contact at the College.
Our Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave, 3 additional days leave for Christmas to New Year closure and UK Bank Holidays (entitlement will be pro-rated for part-time employees)
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Professional development opportunities, including professional qualifications
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24 hours per day, 365 days per year
- Employee wellbeing platform with options to book free activities
Please note this role is not remote and will require attendance at MK College as well as working within MK College offices.
Where you’ll work
Milton Keynes College, Chaffron Way, Leadenhall
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LP
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
MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
Your training course
Software developer (level 4)
Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)
Course contents
Your training plan
Software Developer Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard:
Your learning will take place at the South Central Institute of Technology, which offers benefits such as:
- Quality teaching and support
- Project-based learning, co-delivered by employers
- State-of-the-art facilities with plenty of tech equipment available
Requirements
Essential qualifications
BTEC or equivalent in:
- Computing / IT (grade Pass)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths & English (grade 4)
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
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
About this company
We are proud to offer an open and inclusive education experience to learners of all levels and backgrounds, with over 3,000 16–18-year-olds currently studying with us and a total student population of over 8,000. We offer a broad variety of qualifications, including vocational courses, apprenticeships, higher education, professional certificates as well as employability skills and community training.
After this apprenticeship
- A permanent position may be on offer upon successful completion of the Apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MILTON KEYNES COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000278076.
Apply now
Closes in 16 days (Monday 7 October)
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