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Junior Platform Engineer

Do you have an inquisitive mindset, enjoy problem solving, and have an interest in tech?

Corecom Technology Academy provides you with the opportunity to learn everything you need to build a successful career in IT, across a range of roles, without any previous experience or a specific degree. In fact - if you don't have a degree, we definitely want to hear from you!

Why Choose CTA?

We are an inclusive and diverse technology academy committed to creating equitable opportunities for those looking to work in tech. Our commitment to you is you will be paid a competitive salary, above the National Living Wage from day one while you train, before going to work on our clients' projects using the skills you've gained.

About The Client

Our client, BAE Systems - Digital Intelligence, are looking to grow their Platform Engineering capability following continuous growth and success in the UK National Security sector at their London Offices.

"Our people are what differentiates us. They are resourceful, innovative and dedicated. We have a mix of generalists and specialists and recognise that this diversity contributes to our success. We recognise the benefits of forming teams from a mix of disciplines, which allows us to come up with cutting edge, high quality solutions."

About The Role

It all starts with our introductory training courses, covering everything you need to know to get started in the world of software and platform engineering. Our in depth training is full time and is delivered on a hybrid learning basis (classroom & remote). You'll learn a lot quite quickly - it will be fast paced, but enjoyable and highly engaging!

After the training period you'll have the opportunity to gain industry experience by joining BAE and working on their projects. For this specific role you will:

• Be a Platform Engineer who designs, builds and maintains scalable, resilient, secure, mission critical AWS platforms in support of software systems
• Be part of Agile Product teams who build mission critical systems for customers
• Join at a key point in their Cloud adoption journey and be able to help customers fully exploit the benefits of Cloud
• Be hands on using a range of AWS services to underpin the software Products built for BAE's customers
• Continue your learning journey with them through working with more experienced engineers as well as through structured training

About You

• Have a passion for working in Platform Engineering & Software development and an interest in exploring Agile methodologies and ways of working
• Be able to display the following competencies and behaviours: problem solving, attention to detail, adaptability and the desire to 'fix' things
• Be able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders to build trust and a rapport
• Motivated by technical challenges and enjoy building with technology in your personal life
• Ability and enthusiasm to learn - you're up for the challenge and ready to work hard for it
• You have a degree, but it doesn't have to be in CompSci or a STEM degree
• You don't have a degree, but you have some recent work experience or you've been doing some upskilling in technology recently

What's In It For You?

• Working with interesting customers, building systems directly linked to keeping the UK safe
• Competitive salary from day one - above the UK Living Wage as part of our commitment to the Living Wage Foundation
• Work life balance is important; you'll get 25 days holiday a year and, via our flexible benefits package the option to buy/sell and carry over from the year before. This will increase with length of service (5/10 years)
• Our flexible benefits package includes: dental insurance, a competitive pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, taste cards and more
• You'll have a dedicated People Manager to help you develop your career and guide you on your journey through BAE
• You'll be part of our Annual Bonus and Share scheme

Travel

Please note as a Platform Engineer you will be required to work on client sites and also come into your base office on a regular basis. Expense costs will be covered to sites if they are further away than your base office. If you have concerns about this; please speak to Corecom Tech Academy for more clarity. The expectation for this role is 3 days a week minimum requirement in your base office with 4-5 days likely as your individual project requires.

Security Clearance

Only those with the permanent and unrestricted right to live and work in the UK will be considered for a position within BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. Due to the nature of our work, successful candidates for this role will be required to go through Government SC clearance prior to starting with us and DV Clearance shortly before or after joining.

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What Happens Next?

• Apply - Submit your most recent CV below. You'll be asked to answer a couple of our screening questions - but don't worry! You don't need any specific tech background to apply.
• Short Video Interview - We'll invite you to a 30 minute Teams video call to learn about you, discuss the role, and ask a few competency based questions on problem solving and time management.
• Technical Aptitude Test - You'll be sent a short, online technical aptitude test - We don't believe you should spend hours completing tasks or learning things before you start!
• In Person Interview - It's your time to shine! Successful candidates will be invited to our in person assessment centre with the client.
• Offer - Both happy things are a good fit? We'll offer you a place and send you joining instructions with course details, start date, and other important information.

For this role, the start date will be in March with in person assessments to be held late Jan/early Feb - we will confirm on these dates shortly.

This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career in the world of technology and join BAE Systems Digital Intelligence via a growing Tech Academy.

At Corecom Technology Academy, we don't just accept differences, we celebrate them and thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our clients and our candidates. Internally, we thrive from our differences and want our employees to be proud to be themselves and proud to be CTA. Externally, we utilise those differences to help our clients and candidates strive for a more diverse and inclusive world.