Junior Software Engineer Uxbridge, England
Job description
The giffgaff Academy - Run in partnership with Hatch
JUNIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
The giffgaff Academy aims to uncover aspiring Software Engineers who possess transferable skills & experiences, and empower them with the new skills through a salaried training programme whilst onboarding into their full-time roles with giffgaff.
All you need to do is register for the digital skills assessment today (that's right, no CVs here) and consider your application made. No prior industry experience is required, or even relevant study.
So, have you felt blocked from a career in Software through lack of employment experience and think you have what it takes to join a forward-thinking company that likes to think big? If so, giffgaff are breaking down the barriers to the industry and we want to hear from you!
About Hatch
Hatch is your recruitment and assessment provider for this opportunity. The team will manage the application & assessment process, and if you’re successful, your training period as well.
About Roke
giffgaff is a little different to your normal telecoms company. They’re a mobile brand owned by Virgin Media O2 and they’ve been awarded Uswitch Network of Year for 6 years out of 7!
The Academy Process
If you’re passionate about working in technology, want to bring your existing life skills into a new environment and have a willingness to learn, we’re looking for you.
- Digital Skills Assessment
We look for skills and character over credentials. No CVs here.
- Virtual Webinar
Once you've registered for the opportunity, you'll be invited to join one of our bi-weekly virtual webinars where you can meet the Hatch team, hear from senior leaders at giffgaff and learn more about this programme's requirements.
- Interview & Hire
If you're successful in the digital skills assessment, you'll be invited to a short preliminary interview with the Hatch team. On successful application to the training programme you will start life as a giffgaff employee with a competitive salary plus pension.
giffgaff Academy: (12 Weeks – Salaried Training)
This phase of onboarding is your training. The academy will develop you with all the critical skills for success as a Software Engineer at giffgaff. These skills include: Pair Programming, HTML and CSS, UX, React, ReactNative - essentially Javascript but the giffgaff way!
The second half phase of your technical skills academy you will move on to Java, including a Java testing framework, DevOps including some focus on Environment isolation via containers and GIT as a key part of the DevOps process.
You will end this section of the academy learning RESTful APIs and Event driven micro-service architectures.
The third phase of your training will see you apply the skills you've already learnt to live projects and solving known business problems. You'll embed your knowledge and understanding whilst preparing to transition into your full-time role as a Software Engineer at giffgaff.
Deploy
On satisfactory completion of the training programme you will transition into live projects with giffgaff on a full-time basis!
What skills do I need to apply?
giffgaff are always looking for world-leading engineers and experts, and they’re as interested in your skills, attitude, thinking and enthusiasm as your grades, work experience and certifications. Below you'll find an overview of the skills & behaviours best suited to becoming a Software Engineer at giffgaff. Don't worry if you can't tick all the boxes, so long as you're passionate, the giffgaff Academy will help you unleash your full potential.
Technical Skills:
- HTML & CSS
- Javascript, React & React Native
- DevOps
- RESTful APIs
- Familiarisation with Agile methodology
- Java
Behaviours & Characteristics:
- Critical thinking & observation
- Rapport & emotional intelligence
- Meeting customer needs
- Managing expectation
- Mindfulness & self-awareness
- Problem Solving
- Purpose & motivation
How much will I be paid?
Reflecting your existing skills and competencies, the giffgaff Academy programme will pay you a wage of £28,000 for the duration of your training and as your starting salary, plus enrol you into the pension scheme.
Does my location matter?
Whilst the training programme is delivered virtually for part, you will also be expected to attend workshops and events at giffgaff’s offices in Uxbridge. Once you've completed your training, you will be working full-time out of the Uxbridge office, with some hybrid working potential.
Ready to start your career in tech and become a next generation Software Engineer with giffgaff?
Learn more or apply today!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Uxbridge: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
