Apprentice Software Engineer

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Apprentice Software EngineerExeter, DevonLooking to take your first step into software engineering Want to earn while you learn and work on innovative solutions that benefit people across the globe on a daily basis If so, you could be the Apprentice Software Engineer we’re looking for.About Us:FDB (First Databank) is the leading provider of drug knowledge that helps healthcare professionals make precise decisions.With four decades of experience, we are helping to transform healthcare systems across the world. For example, our software OptimiseRx has saved the NHS more than £100 million by providing patient-specific prescribing information. This gives healthcare professionals the tools they need to provide the correct treatment in a cost-effective manner.Our solutions are making a huge difference to patients, healthcare professionals and the industry as a whole by improving patient safety, quality and healthcare outcomes.We see a world where medication errors are a part of the distant past – you could help us to achieve our vision.In partnership with the University of Exeter, we are now looking for an Apprentice Software Engineer to join us in September 2020 on a four year apprenticeship and achieve a BSc (Hons) in Digital and Technology Solutions.Your Benefits:- Salary starting at £13,500 per annum plus bonus (up to 5%)- All tuition fees paid for the BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions course- Company lunches and parties- Flexible working hours - 25 days’ holiday + Bank Holidays with the option to purchase up to 5 more days- Discount schemes- Health cashback plan- Earn your degree whilst gaining valuable industry experience- The chance to play an active role in taking healthcare products to market- The opportunity to continue advancing your career with First Databank after you’ve finished your apprenticeshipDuring this degree apprenticeship, you’ll gain the skills and experience you need to make a positive impact within software development teams. You’ll learn about how our software helps the healthcare journey, the underlying technologies and the workings of our Software Teams across the full development lifecycle.You’ll receive career support from day one: a designated manager, a mentor and a buddy to answer any questions you may have as you settle into your role and start exploring the world of software engineering.Your Role:As an Apprentice Software Engineer, you will learn how First Databank designs, develops and brings software solutions to market.While you’ll spend the majority of your time in our Exeter office, you’ll be required to attend the University of Exeter on three occasions for up to four days at a time during the academic year. You’ll also spend one day per working week completing university work via an online learning environment.Here is just some of what your apprenticeship will involve:- Working in a Developer role to understand customer requirements- Following Agile methodologies for the design, development and acceptance of software solutions- Joining meetings with upper management to increase your awareness of the business- Creating product code and performing code reviews for your team- Learning about requirements analysis, specification definition, data analysis and project managementAbout You:To join us as an Apprentice Software Engineer, you’ll need:- To have achieved (or be predicted to achieve) grades AAB at A-Level (or equivalent: IB 34/665, BTEC:DDD)- An interest in, and a desire to pursue a career in, software engineering (any previous experience would be great, but this isn’t essential)- Excellent IT skills- Great time-management abilities- A logical and analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail- Strong planning and organisation skills- A team player mentalityOther companies may call this role Apprentice Software Engineer, Apprentice Software Developer, Apprentice Developer, Trainee Developer, Trainee Software Engineer, IT Apprentice, or Apprentice.The closing date for applications is the 30th April 2020. Successful applicants will be invited to take part in an Assessment Centre in Exeter, which will take place on the week commencing the 25th May 2020.Webrecruit and First Databank are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.So, if you want to help change the world through technology as an Apprentice Software Engineer, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.Working hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 7.5 hours per day on average