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Graduate Software Development Training Programme
- Salary: £25k
- Location: London West End
- Date posted: 22/07/2008
- Degree Subject: Physics, Maths, Computer Science
- Degree Grade: 2:1
- UCAS Points: 300
- Position Type: Full-Time
- Job Category: Information Technology
- Vacancy Reference: SA29225Dev08
They have a proud record of staff retention, training and development and are based in central west London.
The Graduate Programme:
This client is looking to hire numerate graduates with good problem solving skills and business acumen along with an interest in working in software development in the financial industry. Coding skills are not necessarily a must have as all training will be provided.
Your first year will give you a solid foundation in my client's software, investment and treasury knowledge and will enable you to define your career path and career objectives. This first year will include the following:
- Personal Training and Education - The first two months will incorporate extensive training on the software, coding languages and all aspects of corporate finance
- Second Line Support - You will solve problems for customers which have been escalated to the second line support team
- Coding - Development and maintenance of the product in C, C++, C, MFC, .NET and MS SQL
- Business Analysis - In-depth analysis into customer needs. This could include meeting clients face to face
At the end of this year you will have a better idea of the long term career path you wish to follow. Opportunities exist in:
- Software development and design
- First Line Support Management
- Pre-Sales Consultancy
- Implementation Consultancy
- Customer Account Management
The company is going through a period of rapid growth, so other opportunities could arise in the business both locally and overseas.
Salary:
The starting salary will be in the region of £25k, depending on experience and suitability. There is a generous bonus scheme, and a home PC and broadband connection are provided. The package also includes private healthcare and pension. For future prospects, this company is a meritocracy; it believes in retaining staff and paying them what they are worth. There is exceptional potential to stretch yourself to you limits and get paid very well for what you do.
Personal Qualities:
- Ideally some experience in programming or an understanding of programming concepts, but this is not essential as all training will be provided
- A good understanding of finance.
- A demonstrable interest in computing and IT
- A logical thinker with excellent problem solving ability
- Strong communication skills
- Maths, Physics, Engineering, Financial, Economics or other highly numerate degrees at 2.1 or above
- A and B grades at A level
- Methodical, hardworking, enthusiastic and able to work well under pressure
Desirable Skills:
Some knowledge of C, C++, .Net, or SQL would be advantageous but not essential.
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