Software Engineer Apprentice/ L6 DTS (software engineering pathway) with Greengage
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Short Description:
An exciting opportunity to join Greengage as a Software Engineer Apprentice.
Full Description:
Responsible for development on projects and various development duties. The junior developer should be able to write code, analyse data, and contribute to the design and implementation of software.
Principal Tasks and Accountabilities
Objectives Critical to the Success of the Role:
- Implement design plans.
- Execute assigned tasks.
- Keep up to date with industry trends and technology developments.
Principal Tasks:
- Write code according to specification including PHP, C# and SQL
- Review code for accuracy and functionality and make fixes where appropriate
- Analyse data to ensure quality of implemented projects is continued to be seen
- Work closely with others in the development team to drive projects forward
- Communicate with stakeholders as needed and have the ability to explain technical jargon in a clear way.
Compliance
- Understand, follow and demonstrate compliance with all relevant internal and external rules, regulations and procedures that apply to the conduct of the business in which you are involved. Specifically, this includes following principles and rules of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the internal requirements set out in the Compliance Manual, company Compliance and Risk policies where applicable as well as other regulatory requirement required by this position.
- Respond to requests on a timely basis; Review with stakeholders internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators, company Compliance/Risk.
- Be aware of the risks associated with the role and act in a manner that takes account of these risks and the relevant controls.
- Follow the FCA’s Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) principle by adhering to all relevant internal TCF policies, considering how TCF affects your role and act in a manner which helps to ensure fair outcomes for clients.
Regulatory Responsibilities
- To fully comply with the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (UK - as amended from time to time) and the rules of The Financial Conduct Authority and any other applicable laws and regulations where applicable.
- To communicate and escalate potential issues in a prompt and effective manner.
- To participate in relevant training courses when requested to do so, in particular anti-money laundering and market abuse training.
- To adhere to the relevant company policies, including those on conflicts of interest, gifts and entertainment at all times.
- To follow the company and rules on personal account dealing as set out in the Company Personal Dealing Rules and supplemented by specific additional local requirements set out in the relevant Compliance Manual.
- To fully comply with the relevant Anti-Money Laundering regulations, specifically relating to the verification of clients and report promptly any knowledge or suspicion of money laundering activities to the relevant MLRO.
- To fully comply with the FCA’s statement of Principle and Code of Practice if applicable, as set out in the FCA’s rules.
- To fully comply with the FCA’s statement of Principle and Code of Practice for Approved Persons if applicable, as set out in the FCA’s rules and to undertake and record sufficient appropriate CPD to evidence that you have adequately maintained your competence as required.
Future Prospects:
The opportunity may offer a permanent role upon completion of the apprenticeship depending on performance and availability.
Employer Description:
We are pioneering a new era in finance. Greengage was founded on three fundamental pillars: experience, technology, and trust. In today’s fast moving financial markets, growing firms demand an intelligent, innovative and responsive financial service they can trust to meet their changing needs.
Employer Website:
https://www.bpprecruitment.co.uk/Search/Job?id=275513&asid=1
Training Provided:
BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace.
Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience.
Duration: 36 Months
Skills Required:
Key:
- Knowledge of software development and its technologies
- Good coding experience
- Excellent time management skills
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Excellent organisational skills
- Good knowledge of most of the following programming languages: C#, Python, Javascript, React
Advantageous:
- Previous commercial development experience.
- Experience or interest in blockchain-related products and services.
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD processes.
- Experience with cloud services providers such as Azure, AWS, GCP.
Personal Qualities:
- Open, transparent, inclusive with a hands-on approach to getting things done.
- Good communication and time management skills; ability to work under pressure.
- Approachable with a “can-do” attitude.
Qualifications Required:
- 104 UCAS points and GCSE English and maths (grade C or above), or A recognised and equivalent qualification (examinations and experience will be considered), or Completion of a level 3 apprenticeship/professional qualification in a relevant discipline
Desired Experience:
- 1+ years or more of industry experience
- Experience of working within a team
- Good level of knowledge of several programming languages
Other Information:
Salary offered between £20,000 to £25,000 per annum.
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Job Type: Apprenticeship
Pay: £20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- What draws you to a career as a Software Engineer, and what inspired you to apply for this apprenticeship opportunity?
- Can you share any previous experience or exposure you've had to IT or tech related tasks and responsibilities?
- Can you confirm how many UCAS points you have?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Location:
- London EC4V 2AD (preferred)
Work Location: In person
