About the role
We are seeking two enthusiastic people looking to start, or grow, their career as Software Engineers or Software Test Engineers.

As part of our Domino R&D Apprenticeship Scheme, you will follow an external training program while learning ‘on the job’ at our facilities in Bar Hill, near Cambridge. You will be part of a team developing the latest printing innovations to support many industries around the world. We will provide opportunities to explore and learn about various disciplines, such as software, electronics, mechanical design, project management and more.

The scheme and external programme will provide you with the necessary training and exposure to work towards a degree apprenticeship with Anglia Ruskin University on their BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solutions course. The duration of this course is 4 years inclusive of an EPA (End Point Assessment).

While with us you will belong to different teams, getting exposure to different challenges and opportunities to develop your problem-solving skills. You will regularly get support from your mentor and share experiences with other apprentices.

Responsibilities

You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in Research & Development to deliver solutions to the problems our customers are facing.
You will follow an agile approach with your team to deliver the highest value work to our customers.
You will provide feedback to help us improve our processes so, together, we can strive to be better.

About you
As an apprentice Software Engineer or Software Test Engineer you will be expected to have the following skills and attributes:

You have (or are expecting to achieve) 96 UCAS Tariff points at Level 3 including at least one STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) subject e.g. A Levels at CCC, BCD, AA (or equivalent).
You have a strong willingness to learn and continuously improve.
You can communicate and collaborate within various teams.
You can manage your time to ensure you meet both external training and work deadlines.
You take ownership and responsibility for delivering both personal and team goals.
You can work in a flexible way and are able to interact cross-functionally within multi-discipline teams.
You have a keen eye for detail when handling data and processes.
You can work in an open and transparent way, understanding that fast feedback is the best way to learn and to improve products, services and processes.
You can challenge assumptions and contribute ideas but also demonstrate genuine interest, empathy, and appreciation for other ideas.
It would be beneficial that you have a good level of computer competency, although no programming skills are required to join the scheme.

What you can expect
This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow into a career of software or test engineering. Access to real world challenges will ensure that you build the required skills to flourish in any future task. By combining close industrial mentorship with external training, you will be provided with the tools to build a strong foundation of software or test knowledge that can be used for making high impact solutions. By rotating though different teams within the R&D group you will be exposed to various domain experts who will impart their knowledge and work with you to increase your competency across Domino.

Through the external training from Anglia Ruskin University, you will learn many standard technologies and engineering principles covering modules such as software development fundamentals, workplace skills and learning, web development, object-oriented data design, networking and IT infrastructures, security, and ethical computing. This is given as online University-led learning sessions and activities, one-day workshops, and practical learning experiences in your usual work setting. The Digital & Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship is delivered in a blended format combining teaching weeks on the Peterborough campus, together with online resources.

As an apprentice at Anglia Ruskin, you will also be a fully registered student, with access to the many facilities and support across the Anglia Ruskin University campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, London, and Peterborough. This includes access to sports facilities, health and wellbeing support and to the various study areas and resources. More details can be found at https://www.aru.ac.uk/student-life/student-experience.

Domino values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all candidates; however, only those eligible to work in the UK without the need for additional immigration documentation will be considered for this position.

As a talented individual working at Domino, you can expect a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including:

25 days of basic holiday, plus options to buy or sell additional days, ensuring you have ample time to relax and recharge.
A discretionary bonus scheme, a testament to your hard work and dedication.
Life insurance, providing security and peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Medical insurance with the option of purchasing a health cash plan, dental insurance, travel insurance and cycle to work scheme, ensuring your health is always a top priority.
Join our green car scheme, a step towards a more environmentally friendly commute.
Pension plan, starting with 8% employer contributions.

We recognise that flexible homeworking can be beneficial and at Domino we want people to feel able to own the way they work. What this looks like might vary between teams - what’s important is that we enable you to get the best from us and for us to get the best from you, whether that’s from your home office or on site, as long as we continue to collaborate and enable great outcomes for our customers.

We are a highly successful company, we’re large enough to offer career development opportunities yet small enough for your contribution to be readily recognised and rewarded.

About Us
At Domino Printing Sciences we do more. Our expertise is not just in providing innovative variable data printing technology; it is in revolutionising how manufacturers embrace sustainable packaging and spearhead advancements in coding automation. We have been a part of the global variable data printing story for a long time, and our solutions help ensure the success of the world’s leading brands. Our goal is to be the leading global variable data printing brand through applying our expertise and reliable solutions to help the world’s manufacturers be sustainable and cut waste, while attracting, informing, and protecting their consumers. But we also know that it is not just about the work we do—it is about fostering a collaborative, dynamic and welcoming environment where everyone can flourish, contributing to Domino not only as a pioneer in the industry but also as an exceptional place to work.

Positions may be at an advanced stage of the recruitment process and can close at any time.

Location
You will be based in our UK office near Cambridge
Domino Printing
Trafalgar Way
Bar Hill
Cambridge
CB23 8TU
Working Hours: 37 hours per week

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