Software Development Technician Level 3

Kidderminster | £16,000 Per annum

Employer: GK Apprenticeships
Sector/Specialism: IT

Iceblue in Kidderminster, have an exciting new vacancy for an Apprentice Software Development Technician Level 3.

The broad purpose of a Software Development Technician Level 3 is to maximise the effective use of digital office technologies, productivity software, digital communications, including collaborative technologies, and digital information systems to achieve objectives.

Autonomy: working under general direction, using discretion in identifying and responding to complex issues and assignments, usually receiving clear instructions and having work reviewed at frequent milestones, and determining when issues should be escalated to a higher level. Influence: interacting with and influencing others, having working level contact with colleagues or customers, and may supervise others or make decisions which impact the work assigned to others or to other phases of projects. Business: contributing fully to the work of teams, planning, scheduling and monitoring their own work within limited deadlines and according to relevant legislation, standards and procedures.

Training to be Provided:

Autonomy: working under general direction, using discretion in identifying and responding to complex issues and assignments, usually receiving clear instructions and having work reviewed at frequent milestones, and determining when issues should be escalated to a higher level. Influence: interacting with and influencing others, having working level contact with colleagues or customers, and may supervise others or make decisions which impact the work assigned to others or to other phases of projects. Business: contributing fully to the work of teams, planning, scheduling and monitoring their own work within limited deadlines and according to relevant legislation, standards and procedures.

Desired Skills:

· Apply relevant digital technologies effectively to achieve objectives
· Monitor and operate complex digital information and intelligence systems
· Respond to user enquiries
· Maintain data, digital resources and data systems
· Communicate effectively though digital channels
· Learn through digital resources
· Maintain an awareness of current, emerging and fringe digital technologies
· Full clean drivers licence and own transport
· An understanding of IT hardware and Windows operating software is an advantage, but not essential.

Desired Personal Qualities

· Attention to detail
· Willingness to learn and improve
· Be able to work closely in a team
· Reliable
· Strong organisational skills and the ability to adhere to company procedures and deadlines
· Motivated to learn and pursue a career in IT The ability to work both alone and in a team
· Professional attitude and a strong work ethic

Desired Qualifications

· Level 2 maths and English