Apprentice Software Developer

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice Software Developer to join our team. Working as part of a wider project team, you will learn to deliver elegant, secure and impactful solutions to FSP and our clients.

As an Apprentice Software Developer, you will rotate through FSP’s technical capability groups, allowing you to gain a variety of technical skills on the job. These capabilities include: 

• Cloud Engineering
• Modern Workplace
• Data & AI
• Cyber Security

The Apprenticeship Scheme

The Apprenticeship takes place over a 15 month period where you will:

• Gain an nationally recognised qualification in Software Engineering (Level 4 Apprenticeship Standard)

• Learn on the job alongside receiving external training and coaching

• Develop experience across multiple projects, clients and sectors

• Broaden your understanding across key Software Engineering specialisms, such as:

• The software development lifecycle

• Full stack JavaScript development

• Front end development

• Back end development

• And an introduction to a second development language

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the wider FSP project team to deliver technical solutions to clients
• Write elegant and secure code that is easy for others to understand
• Produce technical artefacts including administration guides and configuration documents
• Stay up to date with the latest technology developments and promote these within your projects
• Contribute to initiatives and share knowledge as part of the FSP technical community
• Complete course assignments to achieve Software Engineering certification.

About you

• A-levels or equivalent (must have a level 2 in both English & Maths)
• Passion for technology and driven to keep up to date with new and evolving technologies
• Able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical people
• A passion and dedication to learn
• Possess strong IT skills
• Have lived in the UK or EEA for the past 3 years

What we look for in our people

• Strong alignment with FSP values and ethos

• Commitment to teamwork, quality and mutual success

• Proactivity with an ability to operate with pace and energy

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Excellent planning and organisational skills

• Dedication to excellence and quality

Why work for FSP?

At FSP, we are committed to providing:

• A collaborative and supportive environment in which you can grow and develop your career.
• The tools and opportunity to do work you can be proud of.
• A chance to work alongside some of the best people in the industry, who always seek to share their knowledge and experience.
• Hybrid working – we empower you to make smart choices about when and where to work to achieve great results
• Industry leading coaching and mentoring.

Plus the excellent benefits package we offer at FSP.

FSP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment regardless of age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

About FSP

Founded in 2012, FSP Consulting Services (FSP) are a leading digital transformation specialist, combining real world experience in business strategy, change and adoption and digital solution delivery.

As a long standing Microsoft Solutions Partner, our portfolio of modern workplace, cloud, data, and cyber security offerings, alongside trusted managed services delivery, is driving change for high-profile clients in both the public and private sector.

Our work is founded on the commitment to deliver positive impact for both organisations and their people.

Behind this commitment is a dedicated employee-first strategy, built around our organisation’s core values: human, inclusive, performance driven, and ambitious.

We are proud to have been recognised by Best Companies™ as a 3-star ‘World Class’ workplace (their highest level of accreditation) and to have topped their rankings as No.1 in the Technology sector and No.1 in the South-East (Regional League Table).

We have also been recognised three times as No.1 Best Workplace™ in the UK by Great Place to Work®.