Software Engineering Apprenticeship THALES GROUND TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS LIMITED

This exciting Software Engineering Apprenticeship will offer the chance to immerse yourself in the software world from day one. You will learn all of the skills needed for a successful career in Software as well as the wider business knowledge that will help you to thrive in a corporate setting.

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

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Closing date: 12 Jan 2024

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £21,500.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm.

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    4 Years

  • Possible start date

    16 Sep 2024

  • Date posted

    30 Oct 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Degree
    Level 6 (Degree with honours)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000208677

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

  • Define our solution by working with Systems Engineering to develop requirements and a test strategy
  • Develop our systems by working as a member of a project team to deliver a high quality, robust software deliverable that meets customer requirements, on time and within budget
  • Support our systems by working with customer support functions to ensure that currently deployed software products are maintained
  • Build our strategy by working with software architects to ensure that skills, technology and ways of working for the future are developed

The training you will be getting

As a Software Engineering Apprentice, you will be studying towards a BSc in Digital and Technology Solutions, following the Software Engineering Pathway. This is a Gold accredited programme by Tech Partnership Degrees. For the duration of this 4 year programme you will be given one day per week in which to attend Manchester Metropolitan University. For the other four days you will be working in the business, applying your university learning and gaining a breadth of experience within the software function. At the end of the apprenticeship, you will be working as a software engineer within the Thales GTS UK businesses.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

At the end of the apprenticeship, you will be working as a software engineer within the Thales GTS UK businesses.


Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, software

Qualifications

A Level or equivalent 3x including Maths + one STEM subject (Grade BCC) Essential

Things to consider

You will have the opportunity to be involved in the whole Software Engineering lifecycle, including front/back end design, data pipelines, analysis, and ETL processes. You will also require keen skills in internal and external stakeholder engagement as well as cross-functional engagement and presenting.

About the employer

Thales Ground Transportation Systems UK (GTS) are helping to shape the future of the rail industry in the UK, and beyond. We specialise in signalling and communication, collaborating with the biggest names in the industry to deliver the rail of the future.

Employer

THALES GROUND TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS LIMITED

Address

Poseidon House

Ashurst Drive

Cheadle

SK3 0XB

Contact

David Hiford

david.hiford@urbanandmainlines.com

07854959571

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Training

Training provider

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Apprenticeship standard

Digital and technology solutions professional

Level 6 (Degree with honours)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications


Employer's Application Instructions

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

Apply now

Closing date: 12 Jan 2024