Software Developer Degree Apprenticeship (Nottingham)

Who are Experian?

We are the world’s leading global information services company. During life’s big moments – from buying a home or a car, to sending a child to college, to growing a business by connecting with new customers – we empower consumers and our clients to manage their data with confidence. We help individuals to take financial control and access financial services, businesses to make smarter decisions and thrive, lenders to lend more responsibly, and organisations to prevent identity fraud and crime.

We have 20,000 people operating across 44 countries and every day we’re investing in new technologies, talented people, and innovation to help all our clients maximise every opportunity. We are listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and are a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.

Our approach to flexible working

We care about work that works, whether that’s about where you work or adjusting your hours to fit better with your life. Our flexible working practices, including our hybrid working model where you can split your working time between the office and your home, support our belief that this balance brings long-lasting benefits for our business as well as ensuring that our people can balance successful careers with their commitments and interests outside of work. So that you can love where you work, please discuss what works for you with your recruiter during the hiring process.

Accepting you, for you.

We want you to feel accepted for who you are and to feel safe, valued and to help us build a culture of true belonging. Experian is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we take affirmative action to create a more inclusive and equitable world of work. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, Veteran status or whether you’re pregnant or on family leave.

Life as a Software Developer is all about coding, collaboration, and working as a team to create something incredible. As an apprentice at Experian, you’ll work in one of our business areas, gain exposure to our exciting work and help to develop products for the future.

We are at the start of one of Experian’s most exciting transformation journeys, where we are migrating some of our legacy products and platforms to Cloud Native architecture, so you will be joining us at a time where you will be able to genuinely shape our technical estate for the future. As a Software Developer Apprentice, you’ll learn how to design, code, modify and test more complex programs. You’ll also enhance your soft skills and learn how to provide basic technical support to users and customers! Working with services such as AWS and programming languages such as C#, Java and .NET, you’ll learn about and gain exposure to the full software development lifecycle.

The best part of it all? The support you get from Experian. We’ll help you develop your programming abilities, provide training opportunities and enable you to gain expertise in various aspects of Software Development. You’ll work on real life, exciting projects to gain practical experience and insights into our business.

Alongside your role, you’ll study towards a BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions degree at Nottingham Trent University through block release. The duration of the course is 4 years and in addition to your salary, you’ll benefit from fully paid tuition fees, as well as our support every step of the way.

The industry demand and skills gap for Software Developers is increasing daily, which means that it’s the perfect time to launch your career in one of the fastest growing areas! If you’re inquisitive, enjoy problem solving and can work well in a team, this is a career path you don’t want to miss out on.

If you choose to join us, you’ll receive industry training, wide-reaching career opportunities and a wealth of support through our Early Careers Network, buddy, line manager & mentor scheme. You’ll also join onto Experian’s structured 2 year Early Careers Development programme, which is packed with workshops, short-courses & online material designed to help kick-start your career.

Our concept is simple. We believe in expanding horizons – it’s what makes Experian a global leader and a Top UK Tech Employer.

To apply for this opportunity, you need:

• To have obtained or be predicted to achieve at least 120 UCAS points from 3 A Levels at Grade C or above. One of your A Levels must include either Maths, Science or IT (BTEC IT is also considered).
• To have obtained GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/Grade 4 or above.
• You must not have a degree in a similar subject
• Due to UK government apprenticeship funding rules, you must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years and have permission from the UK government to live in the UK (not for educational purposes) or have obtained pre-settled or settled status.

You don’t need any previous experience in coding or Software Development but a passion for technology, data and programming is a must.

We’re looking for individuals who are proactive, eager to learn and seek help when needed. You’ll be working with a variety of people meaning communication, collaboration and team working skills are key, but you’ll also need to contribute independently when required.

Whilst we have adopted a hybrid way of working, this role is based in Nottingham. Please only apply if this would be a suitable location for you and you would be available to start in September 2023.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 19th March. We aim to respond to all applications no later than the week after the closing date.

Start Date: September 2023

For this role we aim to hold online Assessment Centres W/C 17th April 2023 (*Subject to change)

Why choose us?

Our colleagues’ health and wellbeing are a top priority for us, that’s why our reward, benefits and wellbeing programmes are designed so you can come to work feeling your very best self. Our benefits focus on health, money, and lifestyle so you can tailor your benefits to your own personal needs. Whether it’s your physical and mental wellness, getting to work or preparing for the next big milestone in your life, we have a range of flexible options to have you covered!

We look forward to receiving your application!

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