VITEC is a market-leading provider of IPTV, video streaming and digital signage solutions that harness the power of video to engage, empower and evolve. VITEC products are influencing video delivery in all aspects of life on every corner of the globe, you have probably used/seen the output of VITEC products but you didn't know! Your efforts will have global impact.

VITEC are looking for their next generation of software and tech talent to join their business as a Software Engineer Apprentice. Vitec have a strong history of nurturing talented individuals through apprenticeships and structured L&D pathways, with many previous apprentices stepping up through career ladder within the organisation.

Responsibilities:

• From day one you will be part of a small focussed agile team dedicated to a product or a large feature. Each day you and your agile team discuss what to tackle next to reach the team’s goals
• The code you write will be used by companies, sports teams, banks, airports, theatre and governments to name a few; the list is endless!
• Develop a deeper understanding of development processes, software lifecycle including design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance

Desirable skills:

• Inquisitive - a ‘how does that work’ mentality
• Interest in computing science and the current trends in software development

Salary:

£22,500 per annum

Working hours 

Monday to Friday, 9am - 5:30pm. This role will be office based. 

Benefits:

• Holidays – 33 days annual leaver per annum and the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 days
• Pension – company pension scheme, 5% employer contribution
• Life cover
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to a counsellor
• Healthy lifestyle – bike to work scheme, discounted gym membership, weekly office fruit delivery
• Training – free access to LinkedIn learning and internal training courses
• Referral incentive – you can be rewarded for successfully referring a friend
• Company events

Future prospects:

90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average.

Important information:

This vocational apprenticeship comprehensively supports your specific job role with this particular employer.  Throughout your learning journey, you are fully supported by your dedicated QA skills coach and your mentor at work.  They ensure you settle in, help you develop all the skills you need to be successful in your job role and pass your assessments, and can provide one to one support.

Starting with insights into your current potential, they plan your growth in a programmatic way, close skills gaps with immersive training and ensure what you learn is applicable to what you do. They talk you through the specifics on the qualifications you gain and how they align in particular to your day to day role.

On completion, as well as the valuable work experience you have gained, you get a nationally recognised qualification at SCQF Level 8. 

If you are interested in starting your career and receiving a work based qualification at the same time APPLY NOW!