Software Developer - Birmingham

Sparta Global

Jun 30, 2024

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Software Engineering
£24K
Birmingham

Requirements

We're not expecting you to have the proficiencies right away - that's where our award-winning Academy comes in. We are the experts in building skills and confidence in a fun and supportive environment that will not only challenge you but also develop your specialist capabilities ready to work on our clients' projects.
What we're looking for:
To be successful for this role you will demonstrate a level of ability in C#, Java or similar. You will be passionate about technology and eager to learn programme development to an advanced level.
We're seeking candidates who can exemplify our values:
Empathy and Diversity: Integrity, respect, and a commitment to inclusivity.
Drive: A goal-oriented mindset with pride in exceeding targets.
Collaboration: A team-focused approach, fostering positive relationships.
Innovation: Curiosity, creativity, and openness to diverse ideas.
Flexibility: Adaptability and composure in the face of change.

Responsibilities

Working as a Software Developer you will work closely with other developers, product managers, designers, business analysts and testers to constantly create, maintain and modify systems to meet the demands of the business and their stakeholders. You will not only design and write well-formed, readable code but you'll be well-versed in standard practices such as Test-Driven Development and Behaviour-Driven Development and understand how you can work efficiently within agile continuous integration and continuous development (CI/CD) pipelines for your software delivery process.

Application Process

Begin your journey by applying online and our team will review your application. If you pass our initial screening, you'll be invited to complete our online assessments and first stage interview. If successful, the final stage is a competency-based interview, here you'll have the opportunity to impress us with your ability to communicate effectively and exhibit behavioural competencies through relevant examples. We're looking for candidates who can demonstrate a collaborative spirit and a growth mindset.
The Talent Team will be there to support and answer any questions you have. You can also visit our YouTube channel to gain valuable insights and expert advice on virtual interviews, strategies to manage nerves, and tips on nonverbal communication.

FAQs

What programming languages are required for this role?

To be successful in this Software Developer role, you will need to demonstrate a level of ability in C#, Java, or similar programming languages.

What values does Sparta Global look for in candidates?

Sparta Global seeks candidates who exemplify values such as empathy and diversity, drive, collaboration, innovation, and flexibility.

What benefits are provided to employees at Sparta Global?

Sparta Global offers benefits such as 20 days annual leave + bank holidays, an extra day off for your birthday, pension, eye care, death in service cover, cycle to work scheme, and more.

What is the recruitment process like at Sparta Global?

The recruitment process at Sparta Global involves an initial screening, online assessments, first stage interview, and a competency-based interview where candidates are evaluated on communication skills and behavioural competencies.

Sparta Global

The UK's fastest growing, B Corp certified, hire train deploy company - providing diverse, quality technology talent

Consulting

Industry

201-500

Employees

2014

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Sparta Global is a B Corp certified technology services company specialising in the provision of highly skilled technology consultants – trained to add value in any workplace environment. Predominantly an early-careers and graduate employer, Sparta Global gives individuals with a passion for technology access to free training in areas such as; Software Development, DevOps, Testing, Data and Business Analysis. We equip our Spartan consultants with the exceptional collaborative and analytic skills they need to power short and long-term digital projects, connecting organisations with a diverse pool of technology talent that has the knowledge to take advantage of emerging technology trends. At the completion of their Academy courses, our trainees transition to ‘Spartans’ and are assigned to work on projects with Sparta Global clients across the UK. We now attract, train, deliver and support business and technology professionals for more than a hundred organisations across the UK and Ireland, including: the Home Office, ASOS, Three Mobile, Deloitte, Direct Line Group, RBS and many more. All Spartans are geographically flexible, offer a refreshing alternative to outsourced IT models and are a cost-effective way for companies to build and sustain future talent pipelines. Employees for the duration of our continuous learning programme, Spartans are also an IR35 compliant resource.