Trainee/ICT Applications Engineer37 Hours per week,PermanentCareer Grade 6 – 9 £27,711 to £41,511 (subject to experience/skills/ability)We have an exciting opportunity for an ICT Applications Engineer to join our professional ICT Shared Services team, based at the Civic Centre in Pershore.The ICT Shared Service team provide ICT development and support to over 800 staff across South Worcestershire.We provide ICT services to Malvern Hills District Council, Worcester City Council, Wychavon District Council, and their partners.Our staff are at the heart of what we do, and as a result we are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find.That's why, as well as a satisfying job, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as flexible working arrangements, generous holiday entitlements, a great pension scheme, plenty of opportunities for personal development as well as discounted childcare and gym membership.We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our business applications development team on a full-time basis.You will play a key role within our large ICT Shared Service and will be part of a professional and motivated development and support section.Working with the team you will be required to develop software solutions and implement packaged solutions for our customers, subject to your experience, as well as provide support, help and advice where applicable. You may be required to help mentor others within the team and you will collaborate with others on larger projects.Key elements of the role:Second- and third-line support of business applicationsDevelopment of interfaces between business applicationsImplementation of new business applicationsDevelopment of automation of business application processesManipulation of business application dataDevelopment of reports against business applicationsAbout youThis is a busy role, which will require excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to react effectively to changing requirements and be able to put the customer at the heart of their work.Ideally, you will have some knowledge and experience in supporting and/ or developing in the following areas:Automation Tools, for example Batch scripts, FME, PowershellDatabases, for example MSSQL Server; Postgres, OpenEdge, SQL ExpressGis Applications, for example QgisMicrosoft Office 365 Power Products, for example Power AutomateProgramming languages, for example .NET; Python; SQLReporting Tools, for example SSRS; Crystal; PowerBIWhat we can offerOur staff are at the heart of what we do, and as a result we are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find. So, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as:Excellent pension scheme with employer contributionsGenerous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional annual leaveCommitted training programme and development opportunitiesOnsite nursery with 20% staff discountDiscounted Gym and swim membershipHealth and Wellbeing support and a Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling servicesCycle to Work schemeEmployee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme.To discuss the post or for further information, please call Sarah Coathup, Applications Manager on 01385 565296 or email sarah.coathup@wychavon.gov.ukClosing date: Sunday 16 February 2025Interview date: Monday 24 February 2025Please note if we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised.
