This programme has been designed to support people who have had a career break or are trying to transfer their skills into a new sector or one they used to work in. We know that any gap in work experience or a move away from a sector or skill set makes it very hard to return or join through standard recruitment channels.

The roles in this programme tend to run on a 12 week work placement with a view to securing a permanent role at the end of that period. Although it’s not guaranteed, 96% of our candidates who join the programme go on to secure permanent roles with their host organisation.

As a candidate working with STEM Returners you have access to free CV writing and Interview coaching and if you are successful in securing the role you’ll get access to coaching and mentoring programme to help you thrive in the role.

If you meet the criteria for this role but are unsure if you are eligible for the programme, we encourage you to make an application.

Skills and Experience:

• Prior experience of using at least one high level programming language
• Prior experience of using a high-level design methodology (e.g. UML)
• Prior experience of a software lifecycle and good knowledge of software lifecycle models (e.g. Waterfall, Agile)
• Knowledge of appropriate software standards (e.g. ISO/IEC/IEE 12207)
• Understanding of configuration management and experience of a configuration management tool.

Qualifications:

• Be a BEng/BSc in Computer Science or other relevant Engineering or Numerate subject (technology, engineering, or science related discipline).
• Prior or desire to gain CEng status

What the Returning Professional will be getting involved with their first 12 weeks and beyond:

• Use a software design to produce a deliverable software test solution.
• Test a software solution to prove that is meets its design aims and requirements.
• Undertake peer reviews or checking/verification of peers’ solutions within project and across P&TS.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of Maritime Services software related processes.
• Assist in the creation of software estimates for a sub-system.
• Keep abreast of developments in the wider software industry.

Location:

• Cowes

Working Pattern:

• Full and part time can be considered, but will need to be on-site when working

Benefits: 

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme and Cycle2work and employee discounts.

Security Clearance requirements:

Eligibility for SC level security clearance is required – To be eligible for clearance you need to be a British National and have lived in the UK for the past 5 years with no breaks. Other Nationalities may also be considered, but 5 + years living in the UK is essential.

If you wish to speak to one of our Returner Specialists about this role in more detail, please call us on 01329 623 246 (option 1)