Software Developer Apprentice
About Fimatix:
Fimatix provides digital service design and agile delivery applying cutting edge AI and automation technology to help our clients transform and disrupt.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, test, and deploy robust and scalable applications using Java and related programming languages.
- Integrate applications with AWS services, particularly AWS Simple Queue Service (SQS) and Lambdas for messaging and event-driven architectures.
- Implement and maintain observability solutions, including logging, monitoring, and tracing, to ensure system health and performance.
- Integrate applications with ForgeRock Identity and Access Management (IAM) suite for authentication and authorization.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues across the application stack, including those related to observability, AWS, and other integrations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including security, infrastructure, and product owners, to deliver high-quality solutions.
- Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices.
- Contribute to the improvement of our development processes and tooling.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in Java technologies.
- Document technical designs, implementations, and troubleshooting steps.
Desirable skills:
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., JavaScript, Groovy).
- Experience with agile development methodologies.
- Knowledge of Java frameworks like Spring/Spring Boot.
- Understanding of integrating applications with AWS services, specifically AWS Simple Queue Service (SQS).
- Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
- Understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices.
- Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Creative and eager to learn.
- Proactive and able to take initiative.
- Good attention to detail.
- Team player with a positive attitude.
Entry requirements:
- 7 GCSEs total
- English GCSE grade D or above
- Other 6 GCSEs, including Maths, to be C or above
- You must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship in a similar subject
You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.
If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications.
For more information please visit the UK ENIC website.
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week.
Benefits:
- Hands-on experience in a real IT and AI environment.
- Training and mentorship to develop your skills.
- Opportunity to gain a recognised qualification.
- Potential for career progression within the company.
- Friendly and supportive team environment.
Future prospects:
90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.
About QA:
Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 50,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed.
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Please be advised that this advert may close prior to the closing date stated above if a high number of applications are received. If you are interested in this vacancy please apply below as soon as possible.