Apprentice Software Developer Coventry, England
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Ofqual is the independent qualifications regulator for England. We currently regulate 200+ awarding organisations, and approx. 11,600 certified qualifications. These include GCSEs, AS and A levels, and a broad range of vocational and technical qualifications. Regulating on behalf of students of all ages and apprentices is central to how we fulfil our statutory objectives.
For more information about the work we do please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofqual
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the organisation. We are proud of the action we are taking to support EDI and Wellbeing and welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds to support our ethos of creating a diverse culture that is reflective of both our employees and the learners we support.
Due to our continued commitment and focus in relation to EDI, our inclusion and fair treatment score based on the Civil Service 2022 annual people survey ranks us 4th out of 104 participating departments.
Ofqual is a rewarding, dynamic place to work. We offer employees the opportunity to develop within their role and progress through the organisation via a number of Learning and Development opportunities and activities.
We are in the top ten Civil Service departments for staff engagement which focuses on motivation and commitment to organisational goals and values. Based on the 2022 annual people survey Ofqual are ranked 9th out of 104 participating departments.
Job description
The software developer apprentice will assist the digital function in Ofqual’s Information Management (IM) team in building software to meet user needs. The role holder will be involved in building full-stack applications, including front-end user-facing websites, APIs, and data stores. It will work in a cross-functional agile team of software developers, quality assurance and test engineers, business analysts, user researchers and interaction designers.
The software developer apprentice will participate in the full software development lifecycle, from discovery through to release. The role holder will work as part of an Agile team and have strong communication and interpersonal skills as well as a strong attention to detail.
In this role, you’ll work towards your Level 4 Software Development Technician qualification, delivered by our expert training team at Baltic Apprenticeships.
Duties and responsibilities to include, but is not limited to:
- Assist in the development of accessible digital solutions that support effective regulation, fully reflecting needs of users as expressed through user journeys and personas.
- Participate in Alpha, Beta and Live project stages, implementing architecture and application design, testing and deployment.
- Deliver solutions using Azure services and functions, modern web frameworks, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Operate the production services you build and have an understanding of the whole system, including finding ways to improve system robustness, resilience and stability
- Ensure that technical decisions support align with standards around quality, performance, reliability, scalability, security and data protection.
A typical day in the role:
- Assist in the development of accessible digital solutions that support effective regulation, fully reflecting needs of users as expressed through user journeys and personas.
- Participate in Alpha, Beta and Live project stages, implementing architecture and application design, testing and deployment.
- Deliver solutions using Azure services and functions, modern web frameworks, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Operate the production services you build and have an understanding of the whole system, including finding ways to improve system robustness, resilience and stability
- Ensure that technical decisions support align with standards around quality, performance, reliability, scalability, security and data protection.
- Share knowledge of tools and techniques within the Information Management team, and other colleagues at all levels of the organisation, tailoring communications for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Contribute effectively to project teams, supporting planning, identifying and managing risks, and sharing knowledge.
Full training and support will be provided by your workplace mentor and from the Baltic team.
Person specification
Desired qualities, skills and knowledge:
- Passion for Software Development
- Knowledge of C#, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript would be beneficial
- Someone who is passionate and enthusiastic
- Minimum of Grade 4/C or equivalent in Maths and English is required for this role
- Ability to communicate internally with colleagues.
Please refer to the job description for a full list of essential criteria to support your application.
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We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Changing and Improving
- Communicating and Influencing
- Delivering at Pace
Benefits
As a Civil Servant, you will benefit from a leading, modern employment offer which includes flexible working arrangements that support people at different stages in their lives, and pensions among the best available in the UK, as well as generous annual leave entitlements.
Other benefits you can enjoy include:
- Organisational performance related bonus
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Regular professional development
- Health and wellbeing initiatives such as mini-medicals, flu vaccinations
- Employee assistance programme and occupational health
- Free eye tests and contribution towards lenses/spectacles for VDU users, if appropriate
- Family friendly policies
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Access to exclusive discounts
- A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
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Selection process details
Please submit your application by 9am on Tuesday 5 September 2023
Interview dates – Friday 15 September (subject to change)
Ofqual works flexibly, with a hybrid office/home based working model. Employees will spend at least two to three days a week working from our office in Coventry. As Coventry will be your base location expenses for travel to the office will not be paid.
Final panel interviews may be held remotely via Microsoft Teams or face to face. Further details will be provided at invite to interview stage.
Please be aware that expenses incurred by candidates during the recruitment process will not be reimbursed.
Reasonable adjustments
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you require assistance or need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should tell us what changes or help you might need further in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional. You should contact us at [email protected] to discuss your needs.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
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This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
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