Trainee Software Engineers Ref. 3362

Job title:

Trainee Software Engineers Ref. 3362

Company

GCHQ

Job description

Flexible working: we offer both full-time and part-time hours (minimum 3 days a week). While flexibility is our top priority, there will be occasions when specific attendance on certain days and times is essential, such as for formal training courses. During the training programme, which will take place in Central Manchester, you’ll need to work full-time with set hours for approximately 14 weeks.About UsGCHQ is an intelligence, cyber security agency with a mission to keep the UK safe. We use cutting-edge technology, ingenuity and partnerships to identify, analyse and disrupt threats. Working with our intelligence partners MI5 and MI6, we protect the UK from terrorism, cyber-attacks and espionage. At GCHQ you’ll do varied and fascinating work in a supportive and inclusive environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork.GCHQ is offering you an exciting opportunity to join our organisation as a Trainee Software Engineer.You’re not expected to come to GCHQ with a wealth of knowledge or skills on day one. If you have a passion for technology and are keen to grow a career in software engineering, this is the role for you.We offer a strong work-life balance comprehensive benefits and opportunities for training and certifications. While we’re remote-working friendly, please note that due to the nature of our work, we cannot guarantee regular work-from-home opportunities.The RoleA typical day as a Trainee Software Engineer involves placement in an Agile team, tackling real-world problems using a variety of software engineering methods, languages and frameworks such as JavaScript, Java, C++, Node, Python, Rust, Go, and .NET. Initially, you’ll receive training in essential skills before exploring different teams to expand your knowledge. You’ll contribute to large-scale projects and work in diverse environments, including on-premise solutions and Cloud, you’ll always be learning from and contributing to the wider engineering community. This role gives you the autonomy to achieve the desired outcomes while growing your skills in the process.Our culture is centred on embracing a growth mindset, equality, and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best self to work each day.About YouWhile the languages we use most at the moment are Javascript, C++, Java and Python, it’s far more important that you’re able to learn new languages and libraries and keep yourself up to date. We’ll value your tenacity and perseverance with problems that seem unsolvable.Whether you’re looking to switch careers to pursue your passion for software engineering, have just left college, or graduated from university, this opportunity is for you. We also welcome undergraduates nearing the end of their degree. This is an entry-level role, with full training provided. A passion for technology and some prior knowledge and experience is necessary. The ideal candidate must enjoy collaborating, sharing insights, and learning every day. A passion for technology is essential, supported by a higher education in a STEM subject but not necessarily a degree. Additionally, candidates must have completed an intermediate level full stack software engineering bootcamp and possess hands-on project experience.We believe that diverse teams are the strongest. If you’re excited about joining us and feel you can do much of what we are looking for but aren’t sure if you are 100% there yet, we’d still love to hear from you.Training and DevelopmentAt GCHQ we take pride in providing an inclusive and supportive working environment. As a Trainee Software Engineer, you’ll receive dedicated support and training, we value and nuture talent and in every capacity, we’re committed to helping you reach your potential. We appreciate your ability to learn and adapt to new challenges, so we’ll invest in your skills and preferred learning method, whether through books, study, courses, conferences, or engaging projects with team support.Training and career development is encouraged with a minimum of 30% of your work time dedicated to this. We strongly support each individual’s pursuit of their educational goals, whether that involves obtaining qualifications (such as Cloud or framework-specific methodologies), advancing academic qualifications like like MSc/PHD degrees, or working towards recognised professional statuses like chartered engineer status (CCENG/ENG).You’ll be encouraged to drive and shape your own personal development, and you’ll have access to learning and development opportunities tailored to your role. You’ll be supported to gain professional qualifications and certifications, with funding provided. Our training covers a multitude of software disciplines including front end design, site reliability engineering, data engineering, solutions architecture, machine learning operations, UX, Agile and Cloud engineering.Join us to hone your software skills and become an essential part of our world-class engineering team. You’ll have endless opportunities to learn and grow, whether it’s through mentoring, collaborating, or spending time with the wider tech teams.Rewards and BenefitsAs a Trainee Software Engineer you’ll receive a competitive salary of £34,663. Plus, enjoy a one-time recruitment bonus of £2,000, and a range of other exciting benefits including:

• 25 days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service, and an additional 10.5 days public and privilege holidays
• Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme
• Interest-free season ticket loan (parking and travel)
• Excellent pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Facilities such as a gym and restaurant, and on-site coffee bars (at some locations)
• Paid parental and adoption leave.

Equal OpportunitiesAt GCHQ diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission. To protect the UK, we need a truly diverse workforce that reflects the society we serve. This includes diversity in every sense of the word: those with different backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, ways of thinking and those with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including those from groups that are under-represented in our workforce such as women, those from an ethnic minority background, people with disabilities and those from low socio-economic backgrounds.Find out more about our culture, working environment and diversity on our website:We’re Disability ConfidentGCHQ are proud to have achieved Leader status within the DWP’s Disability Confident scheme. This is aimed at encouraging employers to think differently about disability and take action to improve how they recruit, retain and develop disabled people. Being Disability Confident, we aim to ensure a person-to-person interview to any candidate that self-identifies as disabled and meets the essential criteria for the role. This is our “Offer of Interview” (OOI). To secure an interview for this vacancy, the essential criteria (in order of application process) are:

• Evidence of formal full stack software engineering training at intermediate level – usually 6 months plus
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of at least one modern language/framework, such as C++, Golang, Java, JavaScript, .NET, Node, Python or Rust
• Experience of a hands-on project
• Have studied a STEM subject in higher education.

What to ExpectOur recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage, in order:

• Application sift
• Technical and competency based interview including a presentation.
• If successful, you will receive a conditional offer of employment, subject to vetting.

Please note, you must successfully pass each stage of the process in order to progress to the next. Your application may take around six to nine months to process including vetting, so we advise you continue any current employment until you have received your final job offer.Before You ApplyTo work at GCHQ, you need to be a British citizen or hold dual British nationality. You can read our full eligibility criteria .The role requires the highest security clearance, known as Developed Vetting (DV). It’s something everyone in the UK Intelligence Community undertakes. You can find out more about the vetting process .Please note we have strict drugs policy, so once you start your application, you can’t take any recreational drugs and you’ll need to declare your previous drug usage at the relevant stage.Before you apply, we advise you to consider setting up a separate email address for your contact with us, to ensure your personal and application correspondence remain separate. Try to avoid having identifying features in your email address, such as your first and/or surname and date of birth. This is good practice and will help you to manage your application with us more discretely.The roles are based in Central Manchester, Greater Manchester or Cheltenham, so you’ll need to live within a commutable distance. Those successful in securing a Cheltenham based Trainee Software Engineer role, please note that the training is based in central Manchester. Your travel and accommodation will be fully funded by GCHQ. Please consider any financial implications and practicalities before submitting an application.Please note, you should only launch your application from within the UK. If you are based overseas, you should wait until you visit the UK to launch an application. Applying from outside the UK will impact on our ability to progress your application. You should not discuss your application, other than with your partner or a close family member.Right to Withdraw Statement:Please be aware that we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date for this role from the original closing date once a certain number of applications have been received. Please be mindful of this and submit your application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

Expected salary

£34663 per year

Location

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire – Manchester

Job date

Thu, 03 Oct 2024 05:51:48 GMT

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