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Apprentice Software Developer
Exeter, Devon (Hybrid role)

Looking to take your first step into software engineering and development? Want to earn while you learn and work on innovative solutions that benefit people across the globe on a daily basis? If so, you could be the Apprentice Software Developer we’re looking for.

About Us

FDB (First Databank), part of the Hearst Health network, is the leading provider of drug knowledge that helps healthcare professionals make precise decisions. With thousands of customers worldwide, FDB enables our information system developer partners to deliver valuable, useful, and differentiated solutions. We offer four decades of experience in transforming medical knowledge into actionable, targeted, and effective solutions that help improve patient safety, operational efficiency, and healthcare outcomes. For a complete look at our solutions and services.

Our over-arching purpose is to create and deliver the world’s most trusted medical knowledge to improve the health of our world. Our Values underpin every action and interaction, every decision every day. We commit to working Better Together, with Clear Expectations, always Constantly Curious focusing on Health at the Heart.

We are now seeking two Apprentice Software Developers to join our dedicated team.

Your Role:

As an Apprentice Software Developer, you will learn how FDB designs, develops and brings software solutions to market.

While you’ll spend the majority of your time in our Exeter office, you’ll be required to attend the University of Exeter on three occasions, for up to four days at a time, during the academic year. You’ll also spend one day per working week completing university work via an online learning environment.

Here is just some of what your apprenticeship will involve:

• Follow Agile methodologies for the design, development and acceptance of software solutions.
• Work collaboratively with the Product Owner to understand the customer requirements and gain an understanding of implementation to inform solution scoping.
• Perform critical assessments, challenge assumptions and identify code paths to define acceptance criteria that mitigate potential risk.
• Requirements analysis, scoping, specification definition, data analysis and project management as required to meet the needs of the solutions.
• Create production code and perform code reviews for the team.
• Study for and pass course-related assessments and exams.
• You will work closely with your Course and Work mentors and support team to ensure you keep learning and feel supported during this apprenticeship programme.

About You:

To join us as an Apprentice Software Developer, you’ll need:

• Qualifications must comply with the apprenticeship acceptance levels (BTEC, A-Level or equivalent), achieved either: A levels: BBB; IB: 30; or BTEC: DDM
• Minimum GCSE grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics.
• Able to present self verbally in a presentation/meeting situation
• Good written communication skills, no typos
• Previous experience of part time working or volunteering
• Time management skills (timeliness, balancing work and study)
• A strong desire to develop skills in ITS
• Evidence of a strong desire to learn (projects outside of school/college)
• Evidence of new subjects or skills learnt

Your Benefits:

• Salary starting at £18,000 per annum plus bonus (up to 5%)
• All tuition fees paid for the BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions course
• Flexible working hours
• 25 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays with the option to purchase up to 5 more days
• Health and Wellbeing allowance
• HealthShield flexible health cash-back scheme
• Electric Vehicle scheme
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Charity days
• Enhanced maternity/paternity schemes
• Earn your degree whilst gaining valuable industry experience
• The chance to play an active role in taking healthcare products to market
• The opportunity to continue advancing your career with FDB after you’ve finished your apprenticeship
• and many more…!

You will have the chance to hone your expertise in an environment that encourages professional development and rewards dedication whilst supporting incredible medical tech.

During this degree apprenticeship, you’ll gain the skills and experience you need to make a positive impact within software development teams. You’ll learn about how our software helps the healthcare journey, the underlying technologies and the workings of our Software Teams across the full development lifecycle.

You’ll receive career support from day one: a designated manager, a mentor and a buddy to answer any questions you may have as you settle into your role and start exploring the world of software engineering.

Other companies may call this role Apprentice Software Engineer, Apprentice Software Developer, Apprentice Developer, Trainee Developer, Trainee Software Engineer, IT Apprentice, or Apprentice.

Successful applicants will be invited to take part in an Assessment Day at our office in Exeter, which will take place on 31 May 2023.
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