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Hackney Council Apprentice

Developer Apprentice L4

Location: London
Job type: Apprenticeship (18 months)
Salary: £23,628

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London Borough Of Hackney Council is a consumer services government office in London.

hackney.gov.uk/

This is an apprenticeship within the Digital Design team or Development team. The Digital Design team are responsible for designing and implementing new digital services – making it easy for residents to access the Council’s services online. The Development team is responsible for development of integrations between the Council’s systems. This is a critical part of enabling the Council to provide high quality digital services.

A typical day

  • Design programs and program modifications from supplied specifications, using agreed standards and tools, to achieve a well engineered result
  • Create and amend programs in accordance with the design.
  • Plan, design and conduct tests of programs; correct errors and re-test to achieve an error-free result
  • Design applications using templates and tools to specify user/system interfaces
  • Assist on design of components of larger systems.
  • Assist with the specification of user/system interfaces and prototypes/procedures
  • Assist with planning, arranging and facilitating meetings and workshops

You must have

  • Five GCSE grades C – A* (4-9) or equivalent, including English and Maths
  • Level 3 qualification (A level, BTEC or equivalent)
  • Three months’ prior coding experience

Skills needed

Learning
Problem solving
Teamwork

Autonomy
– Works under routine direction
– Works without frequent reference to others

Influence
– Interacts with and may influence immediate colleagues
– May have some external contact with users, suppliers and partners

Complexity
– Performs a range of work activities in varied environments
– May contribute to routine issue resolution

Business Skills
– Understands and uses appropriate methods, tools and applications
– Demonstrates a rational and organised approach to work
– Identifies and negotiates own development opportunities