DevOps Engineer Apprentice - QA Ltd : Job Details

Employer description: Netcompany hold the 5th position on the esteemed UK Top 50 Best Places to Work in the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards for 2024. As one of the fastest growing technology companies, we are disrupting the marketplace and revolutionizing the way businesses operate. Our vision is to be the leading digital challenger in Europe whilst evolving the next generation of IT consulting.

Overview:We are seeking a dedicated DevOps Apprentice to bolster our NHS project team. In this role, you'll be instrumental in enhancing our incident management protocols, advancing our observability and monitoring strategies, and refining our CI/CD practices within the AWS ecosystem.

Salary:£20,600 per annum.

Responsibilities: 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth and reliable incident management using Jira and Service Now. 
• Develop and implement observability and monitoring solutions to ensure high system availability and performance. 
• Contribute to maintaining and improving CI/CD pipelines, ensuring efficient code integration and deployment on AWS. 
• Support the design and execution of automated test strategies to enhance the quality and security of cloud-based applications. 

What we are looking for: The following skills are desirable: 

• An eagerness to learn and contribute to a dynamic team environment. 
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate requirements into technical actions. 

It would also be beneficial to have an understanding of the following: 

• An understanding of Agile methodologies and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-focused solutions.
• Understanding of DevOps. 
• Analytical skills for effective problem-solving in incident and event management. 

Entry requirements:

• Level 3 Software apprenticeship
• OR A-Level in a STEM subject (in Technology and Maths fields only) and successful completion of our Aptitude Test
• OR BTEC Diploma in IT and successful completion of our Aptitude Test
• OR two years' experience in a relevant role and successful completion of our Aptitude Test

You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme.

If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications. 

For more information, please visit the UK ENIC website. 

Benefits include: 

• Flexible working
• Working with the best technology 
• Ongoing training and development
• Pension scheme

Future prospects: 90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing their apprenticeship: this is 20% higher than the national average.There is an opportunity for a full time job after the completion of the apprenticeship.

Important information: Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 30,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed. Apply now!