Apprentice Software Engineer

Company Description/ Business Unit

Location: Basingstoke (hybrid working 3 office days per week)

Employment Type: Apprenticeship, full time

Additional Benefits: Annual Bonus

Think the AA is just about roadside assistance? Think again. For over a century, we've been evolving and adapting. Today, as the nation's leading motoring organisation, we offer a wide range of products and services to millions of customers. From roadside assistance to home and motor insurance, and the latest driving technologies, we have it all. As we continue to expand, diversify, and modernise, joining us as an Apprentice Software Engineer, means you'll play a crucial role in our success and be part of this exciting motoring journey.Our Chief Operating Office (COO) are the backbone of The AA, providing both stability and structure to support growth and innovation. We are the drivers of change.

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This is the job

As a Developer within a larger team of technical engineers, you will be responsible for the development and implementation of assigned projects within the relevant delivery team (e.g. Roadside, Insurance, Data/Digital/Integration, Group). You will manage all development and integration activities associated with medium to complex cross-functional projects, with responsibility for the technical delivery across the systems development life. This will include the technical design, development, technical testing, and maintenance activities. You will develop high-quality solutions according to the business requirements, ensuring they are completely satisfied, on time, and within budget.

What will I be doing?

• Work closely with business & IT colleagues and, stakeholders and our delivery partners to understand the business requirements and drive the development of high-quality technical solutions.
• Contribute to solution design, identifying innovative solutions to business requirements, driving standardisation and re-usability in your development activities.
• Collaborate with architecture, infrastructure, security, and external partners to ensure low-level design and build are fully aligned with business requirements.
• Manage your own development & application maintenance activities for assigned applications to meet both functional and non-functional requirements within budget and timescale.
• You will be expected to apply knowledge of industry trends/standards to improve technical deliveries and service.“Hands-on” development and peer reviews as required, exercising troubleshooting and methodical diagnostic skills to resolve issues.
• On occasion, you may be expected to provide an ‘out of hours’ service for business-critical issues.
• Representation as required on project management teams to provide progress in working groups.
• Responsible for your own quality assurance & delivery, managing unit & system testing and liaising with test teams to ensure SIT/BRT/performance/integration testing is effective and supported.
• Will also ensure own adherence to governance, standards, and audit requirements.

What do I need?

• Three A-Levels with grades BBC or above
• At least 5 GCSE’s at grades 4-9 (C or above), including English Language and Computer Science or Maths.
• Equivalent qualifications are accepted.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Understanding of at least one modern programming language (high level or low level)
• Experience with Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Be responsible for planning and coordinating your own activities on any given project

Additional information

We’re always looking to recognise and reward our employees for the work they do. As a valued member of The AA team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + holiday buying scheme
• Worksave pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
• Free AA breakdown membership from Day 1 plus 50% discount for family and friends
• Discounts on AA products including car and home insurance
• Employee discount scheme that gives you access to a car salary sacrifice scheme plus great discounts on healthcare, shopping, holidays and more
• Company funded life assurance
• Diverse learning and development opportunities to support you to progress in your career
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family Plus, so much more!

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. The AA values diversity and the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, be empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong. We have five communities to bring together people with shared characteristics and backgrounds and drive positive change.

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