DevOps Engineer Apprenticeship RWE SUPPLY & TRADING GMBH

Choose our RWEST UK Apprenticeship Programme and you can be part of it. You’ll spend 24 months working towards a Level 4 Dev Ops Apprenticeship Standard, and join our teams going through a DevOps transition to implement technical and cultural change.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 28 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £19,500.00

    Rising to £21,500 in second year

  • Working week

    Monday-Thursday – 8:30-17:00 Friday 8:30-16:00

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    03 Jul 2023

  • Date posted

    07 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Higher
    Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000125554

  • Positions

    2 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

During your time on the apprenticeship, you’ll grow to own several responsibilities. These can range from developing and defining architecture, implementing monitoring with alerts or automation on manual tasks.

Some further responsibilities include:

  • Implement scripting and coding in a variety of languages, including C#, Java, and Python
  • Follow Test Driven Development methods and the agile testing principles of the test pyramid
  • Follow continuous integration techniques and use source control
  • Implement release automation using Application Programming Interfaces (API), ensuring teams can deploy new code quickly and safely
  • Understand and establish cloud infrastructure using APIs, infrastructure-as-code, and other leading technologies
  • Apply security practices throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDL)

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

All Apprentices are inducted into the organisation together to enable a positive initial network to be formed.  They are also buddied with a previous Apprentice to support them with their introduction to the company. 

There is a structured internal development pathway that all Apprentices will work through together to build their awareness of our business and some of the key skills and behaviours will be covered in these such as networking, communication, feedback and presenting. Employability skills sessions will also be provided towards the end of the Apprenticeship to support Apprentices into further employment.

All Apprentices follow the paths laid out by our Apprenticeship Training Providers and include a mix of online self-development, webinars, workshops and assignments.

Specific qualifications will be dependent on the individual Apprenticeship Standard for each role. 

The training will be block release for this role. The apprentice will gain a Level 4 DevOps Engineer apprenticeship.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The apprentice will join on a 2 year FTC.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Essential

About the employer

The experiences we can offer school leavers are wide-ranging too. We have 4different 24 month apprenticeship programmes: Professional Accounting Technician, Associate Project Manager, Application Support Lead, and DevOps Engineer. Each involves working alongside industry experts and building experience and skills that will help you flourish in your early career. All our apprenticeship programmes are the perfect springboard to potentially secure yourself a place on one of our graduate programmes, with opportunities to gain experience, develop vital skills and network with senior managers and board members. Apprentices choose to return to our graduate programmes not just the highly attractive salaries and bonuses we offer. It’s also our empowering working culture, which includes excellent work-life balance, ongoing learning and development opportunities, and the chance to travel to locations around the world.

Employer

RWE SUPPLY & TRADING GMBH

Address

Whitehill Way

Swindon

SN5 7DN

Contact

Kate Poade

kate.poade@rwe.com

+447795932505

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Training

Training provider

QA LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

DevOps engineer

Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)

Employer's Application Instructions

All candidates are asked to submit their CV online. If successful, the next step will be a short video interview to find out more about the candidate, their motivation and passions (hints and tips can be found on the website). The final stage will be half a day assessment centre at the Swindon office. Candidates will be fully briefed for the day upfront. If you’d like to request any adjustments or know how we can support you better, please contact us confidentially at rwestcareers@rwe.com.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 28 Mar 2023