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Software Developer Apprentice - 12121

Newcastle Building Society
Pay: £15,390.00 Text
Location: Tyne and Wear Newcastle Upon Tyne United Kingdom
Category: Entry Level
Available from: Sep 2017
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor & Outdoor
Job reference: E02509117
2017-07-17 2017-08-03

Job Description

Responsibilities:




  • Deliver impact analysis using Technical, Business and Application Knowledge.



Complexity of tasks:




  • Engagement with the wider business to determine specific requirements and advise on potential solutions.

  • Produce/update program specification documents, with evidence of authorisation.

  • Where required contribution to a Technical Decision Paper and support in its presentation and communication.

  • Where required develop a test application to demonstrate a proof of concept.

  • Progress measured by time spent mentoring and quality assurance checking of delivered output.

  • Demonstrates a working knowledge of key skills, development tools and NSML applications.

  • Proficient in more than one technical skill (i.e. pgm language or App Dev Tool; Business and Application Knowledge.

  • Engagement with NSML colleagues to coordinate implementation schedules and where required communication in advance of details to business stakeholders.

  • To maintain high standards of software development in accordance with agreed standards change control procedures.

  • To produce high quality software changes in accordance to agreed schedules.

  • To work within agreed procedures and standards (Systems Development Life Cycle).

  • To ensure adequate documentation is produced for all software developments in accordance with procedures.

  • To play a supporting role in system implementation, communication of changes, ongoing support and maintenance of systems.

  • To prepare relevant documentation for change implementation (Transfer Request) in accordance with agreed standards to meet agreed timescales.

  • Communicate implementation schedules to business stakeholders.

  • To provide post implementation user support for system changes, in person or by telephone and ensure that any problems are identified and that the appropriate remedial action taken.

  • Issue any relevant user documentation.

  • To assist, when required, in software evaluation.

  • Assist in the evaluation of external software package based solutions when required.

  • To undertake approved research into new technology as instructed.

  • Promote awareness of new developments which may be applicable to the Group.

  • To contribute to all other development activities within the department as a continuing improvement of programming standards at NSML.

  • To contribute to all other development activities within the department, i.e. enhancement of current procedures and training.

  • To promote awareness and impact of changes within the IT Development Team.

  • To communicate progress of workload.



Individual development:




  • Proactively seek to continually develop personal skills and capabilities to deliver requirements of role.


Personal Qualities :

Someone with an enthusiastic and professional attitude and a commitment to learning new skills.



Skills Required :

Qualities/essential requirements:




  • Basic IT administration skills.

  • Ability to communicate effectively with employees and clients via a range of methods.

  • Accuracy and attention to detail.

  • Ability to multitask and prioritise workload effectively.

  • Commitment to continuous personal and departmental improvement.

  • Demonstrable basic understanding and usage of a personal computing device.

  • Desire to  build a career in IT.

  • Good individual and team worker, demonstrating loyalty and commitment to the team.

  • Willing to work occasional additional overtime over contracted hours.

  • Commitment to learning and development.



Future Prospects : 92% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their apprenticeship. Additionally there may be opportunities to undertake further apprenticeship training as many of our programs offer on-going development tracks.

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