Web/DevOps Engineer Apprenticeship (Level 4) - Companies House - AO

This is an exciting opportunity within our Technology directorate for enthusiastic people with a curiosity in technology to launch a new career.

Come and do amazing work whilst following a structured learning programme that develops not just your capabilities but also your confidence to thrive and grow in the workplace. Work alongside highly skilled engineers and technologists, shaping projects that are vital to the UK economy.

Put simply, come and discover the impact you can make when you’re equipped, encouraged and inspired to achieve your very best. We are recruiting apprentices to complete a Level 4 digital infrastructure engineer certification and to join our Web/DevOps team in Cardiff.

Our teamwork in a flexible hybrid approach, combining both home and office-based working. The successful candidates will also spend one day a week with an external apprenticeship provider based in the central Cardiff area.

Virtual Information Workshops

To discover more about this opportunity, our Outreach & Innovation team will be hosting 2 information workshops. These virtual workshops will answer any questions you have around the opportunity and why you should consider applying. 

Information workshop topics: 

• What is Web/DevOps Engineering? 
• What does the Companies House Web/DevOps team do? 
• The apprentice certification structure and study commitments 
• How do I apply? 
• Time for general Q&A  

Virtual workshops times: 

Thursday 27 February, 10:00 – 10:45am - Join the meeting now  

Meeting ID: 361 311 527 655  Passcode: ew9vJ3hB  

and 

Monday the 3rd of March 10:00 - 10:45am - Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 399 894 546 418 Passcode: 3Tx7eH3Y

These workshops will cover the same information, and potential candidates need only attend one session.  

Companies House offers a flexible and welcoming culture that promotes a healthy work life balance as well as a proactive approach to wellbeing that allows us to be our best at work.  We recognise that people are the key to our success so offer a fantastic benefits package including flexible working with no core hours, 30 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 1 privilege day as well as enrolment into the Civil Service Pension scheme with a contribution rate averaging 28%.   

Find out more about what a great place Companies House is to work

Job description

You will join a small cohort of new apprentices completing their level 4 digital infrastructure engineer certification (equivalent to an HNC).

This apprenticeship will last 24 months, throughout this time you will be supported by our internal L&D function and external apprenticeship providers to pass your certification and gain in demand skills. At the same time, you will gain on the job training with our talented Web/DevOps teams. You will complete two 1-year rotations across separate teams within the Web/DevOps function to maximise your exposure to a range of technologies.

You, and your fellow apprentices will learn to maintain, upgrade and automate our technical infrastructure. You will be resolving incident issues and find root causes of problems. You will contribute to the development of projects to improve the range and quality of digital services available to our customer and take an active part in the transformation of our services and smarter ways of working. With training and support from experts in their fields, you’ll be enthusiastic about developing your knowledge, skills and behaviours, working towards completing your apprenticeship, gaining appropriate qualifications whilst making a real difference in your role.

If working with innovative technologies isn’t enough, you will develop both professionally and as a critical member of the team in a supportive environment you won’t find anywhere else. Our dedicated Innovation Team will support you every step of the way, helping you make the most of your opportunities and to achieve the goals you already have – and those you have yet to discover! We provide an opportunity to really pursue your interests and passion. You’ll have access to additional core skills development, access to a community of apprentices across Companies House, onsite parking, onsite gym and a number of active social groups across the company.

You join the company at a time of great change and play an integral part in the way that Companies House systems are developed for the future.

Some of the Technical Skills that you will learn:

• Python
• Java
• Terraform
• Unix/Linux
• Development Techniques
• Database querying using SQL
• Infrastructure in the cloud using AWS

About the Apprenticeship 

Please note this is a fixed-term apprenticeship role for 2 years but there may be the potential to move into a full-time role following the completion of the programme.

Eligibility Criteria

We are unfortunately unable to provide this opportunity to individuals who already possess a similar qualification at the same level or higher than the apprenticeship level 4 associated with this programme.

For more information on Qualification Levels, please visit this link: What qualification levels mean: England, Wales and Northern Ireland - GOV.UK

Person specification

We are looking for the following experience, which will be assessed at sift and at interview. Please refer to the bullet points in bold below when writing your personal statement, including examples to demonstrate your level of skill.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and the ability to work in a team.
• Some knowledge of and enthusiasm for computer hardware and/or software.
• Desire to work in a computing environment.
• Ability to examine evidence and data to understand it and solve problems.
• An aptitude and desire to identify and automate repeated tasks for efficiency and accuracy.
• Will be able to describe the basic components of a computer system, describe basic software development concepts and/or be aware of the range of computer operating systems and what they are.

Qualifications

In order to be eligible for Apprenticeship funding, you will need to have the following Qualifications:

• Achieved GCSE (or equivalent) passes at Grade C/4 or above in Maths & English Language.

and one or more of the following:

• Level 3 qualifications or equivalent experience such as:

- 2 A Levels (A-C)
- BTEC Level 3
- T-Level or a previous Level 3 Apprenticeship outside of the technology sector.

• Equivalent experience can be shown in the form of work experience or dedication to a personal project that showcases technical ability.

Evidence of this will be asked for during the selection process.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Managing a Quality Service
• Developing Self and Others
• Working Together