Junior Platform Engineer

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.

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 & and 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 (5/10years)
• 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

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. DV - Guidance Pack for Applicants - (url removed)

What Happens Next?

• Apply
• Short Video Interview
• Technical Aptitude Test
• In-Person Interview
• Offer

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.