Level 6 Software Developer Degree Apprenticeships With Talent RISE: #CreateYourFuture

Looking for new opportunities in Manchester or Birmingham? Apply for a Level 6 Software Developer Degree Apprenticeship with Talent RISE.

About the opportunity

Fujitsu is a global technology leader that delivers behind the scenes technology you use every day, at leisure or during the working day. They keep the systems going that people use to manage their finances, shop in-store or online, consume energy or use government services. They employ over 7,000 people in the UK and are now looking for 58 Software Developer Degree Apprentices to join their Software Development role stream.

Apprentices will be encouraged to grow and succeed in Digital Engineering (Software, Platform & DevOps) Testing and Agile disciplines, and will be selected to work within one of two areas. If selected for AMCS (Application & Multi Cloud Services) they will join a team which nurtures them to become good all-round software developers. If selected for DDAC (Digital, Data & Cloud) they will work with a highly skilled team with more specific focus areas (see Key responsibilities section below).

Apprentices will earn whilst studying towards a BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions Degree at Manchester Metropolitan University (if Manchester based) or another location (if Birmingham based). Study will be undertaken one day a week (20% of time) with the rest of the time spent on the job. More information about the course can be found via the previous links.

Apprentices will receive all the training, networking and support they need to get their careers at Fujitsu off to a flying start. They will be coached and mentored by a wide variety of highly skilled, diverse and experienced colleagues, and will also be part of Fujitsu’s 24-month modular development programme. This covers key skills like self-awareness, leadership, business awareness and business knowledge. It also allows apprentices to network with other junior colleagues across Europe.

Diversity and Inclusion are important to Fujitsu and the company is accredited as a Disability Confident Leader. Fujitsu is also a Times Top 50 Employer for Women, a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility, accredited with the Living Wage Foundation and a signatory to the Race at Work Charter Fujitsu is also
committed to the United Nations standards for LGBT+ and a Stonewall Top 100 Employer.

Key responsibilities

Software Developer Degree Apprentices will:

• Work with external & internal customers to deliver exciting projects with relevant business challenges
• Create great software products using a broad range of digital technologies
• Learn industry leading methods, tools and standards to deliver exceptional digital experiences
• Develop and grow their technical skills by collaborating with more experienced team members
• Have the opportunity to experience different roles in the Digital Engineering lifecycle
• Grow their critical communication and collaboration techniques
• Use Agile methodologies and open-source technologies based on customers’ needs. (AMCS area)
• Focus on digital product creation, cloud-native mastery, and advanced consumer engagement and insight through modern application development and data-driven intelligence. (DDAC area only)

How to apply

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