Your Role and Responsibilities

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Entry Requirements: 5 GCSEs grade 4-9, minimum 120 UCAS points (subject to change dependent on university requirements)
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Our technology degree apprentices work in a variety of roles including

• Technical Specialists
• Project Managers
• Service Managers
• IT Architects
• Business Analysts
• Application Support.

You will develop a broad range of technical and business skills, including information systems, systems development, data,  business organisations, project management and computer & network infrastructure.
You will also take modules to develop your skills in a technical specialism.
There’s an opportunity to experience University life and meet apprentices from other organisations during days at university and interactive learning sessions.

What we look for:

• You don’t need to be studying technology or computer science-based subjects, but you must have a keen interest and passion in technology.
• You must have achieved at least 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English Language.
• We also except Level 2 Skills Tests as a GCSE equivalent in Maths and English.
• You must also have achieved a minimum of 120 UCAS points
• You will need to be mobile, the work will be project based and typically you’ll find yourself working at a client site which requires extensive travel and staying away from home during the week.
• Locations are Manchester, London & Hursley (near Winchester)),
• If you are not on a client site you will be required to attend your base location, please ensure you are within commutable distance to the above locations.
• You must be authorised to work in the UK, and have been resident in England for the last 3 years.
• These roles are not remote working you will be required to be in the office at your base location when not on a client site

Introduction

As an Application Developer, you will lead IBM into the future by translating system requirements into the design and development of customized systems in an agile environment.  The success of IBM is in your hands as you transform vital business needs into code and drive innovation. Your work will power IBM and its clients globally, collaborating and integrating code into enterprise systems. You will have access to the latest education, tools and technology, and a limitless career path with the world’s technology leader. Come to IBM and make a global impact!

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

What we look for:

• You don’t need to be studying technology or computer science-based subjects, but you must have a keen interest and passion in technology.
• You must have achieved at least 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English Language.
• We also except Level 2 Skills Tests as a GCSE equivalent in Maths and English.
• You must also have achieved a minimum of 120 UCAS points
• You will need to be mobile.  The work will be project based and typically you’ll find yourself working at a client site which requires extensive travel and staying away from home during the week.
• Locations are Manchester, London & Hursley (near Winchester), You will need to be living within commutable distance to the above locations as when not at Client Sites you will be required to attend your base location office.
• You must be authorised to work in the UK, and have been resident in England for the last 3 years.
• These roles are not remote working you will be required to be in the office at your base location when not on a client site.

About Business Unit

IBM Corporate Headquarters (CHQ) team represents a variety of functions such as marketing, finance, legal, operations, HR, and more, all working together to solve some of the world’s most complex problems, help our clients achieve success and build collaborative work environments for IBMers.

Wonder if IBM is the one for you?

In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.

Being an IBMer means you’ll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you’ll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.

Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.

Are you ready to be an IBMer?

This job requires you to provide your COVID-19 vaccination status with supporting documentation, where legally permissible.

About IBM

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

Other Relevant Job Details

IBM wants you to bring your whole self to work and for you this might mean the ability to work flexibly. If you are interested in a flexible working pattern, please talk to our recruitment team to find out if this is possible in the current working environment.

Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.