Software Engineer Programmer Apprentice

Our digital services team is now looking for an Apprentice to learn train and assist them in developing and maintaining our internal John Crane software applications. This apprenticeship is designed to enable you to interpret design specs build and test code and deliver impactful software contributing to innovative projects that enhance our business operations and our internal and external customer experiences. You will help drive the creation of computer programs developing software solutions and working across the full software development life cycle from research through to product retirement.

This role is based from our Slough site working Monday to Friday normal office hours.

John Crane is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to crafting an inclusive environment for all employees.

• Develop and maintain iProjects which is our internal web application
• Maintain existing Web/Desktop applications John Crane has several legacy engineering applications and the role will have the responsibility of maintaining them and redeveloping them
• Assist Engineering users with any Solid Edge issues (CAD software)
• Assist Operations/Engineering with any CAD/CAM issues
• Arrange and undertake Engineering software training and documentation

Learning & Development:

• As part of this Level 4 Apprenticeship you will study online with the Apprenticeship training provider LearnTech working towards a Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship standard.  There may be the opportunity to progress onto a higher level of Apprenticeship upon completion.
• You will learn to work with various software and online tools to be successful in your role: Solid Edge (CAD) Teamcenter Web API Visual Studio / JavaScript SharePoint VB.NET / VBA / WebForms C# and SQL Server/mySQL
• You will also have the opportunity participate in various internal learning and trainings to develop your professional skills and confidence

Qualifications :

• This apprenticeship is designed for individuals working as a junior developer those who have 12 18 months of coding experience strong A Levels (including Computer Science) or a BTEC in IT or have passed a Level 3 Software Development Technician apprenticeship.

• Demonstrate technical aptitude
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite e.g Outlook Word Powerpoint Excel
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Good attention to detail and organisation skills
• Ability to plan and meet deadlines

Additional Information :

With colleagues stretching across the globe we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our crossbusiness ERGs include Veterans Pride Network Black Employee Network Network and Neurodiversity. 

Across our company we recognize excellence culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities people and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day a global celebration of Smiths around our network. 

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits while helping engineer a better future. 

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

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