Entry-level Information Technology Consultant (DevOps/Cloud Birmingham £24k - £27k (p.a)

Are you passionate about technology? Want to get the best start to your digital career?

Get fast-tracked into a ground-breaking career as a technology consultant working with innovative organisations like TalkTalk, IBM, Santander, Amazon partners and government organisations. Every day you'll use specialised technology to power organisations into the future - using DevOps to automate and streamline. DevOps is the next big thing in the development world - so you'll be in-demand.

We're looking for passionate techies - whether you've studied tech, got tech knowledge or want to get into the industry and have learnt to code in your spare time.

Although this role is advertised with a specific location you would need to be geographically flexible and willing to relocate anywhere in the UK.

What's in store

  • Training from seriously clever mentors DevOps is in demand - it's been shaping the world of software for the last few years. You'll g it with training at our 12-week consulting academy in Manchester's technology hub. You'll also develop your business expertise so you can be a successful consultant.
  • Your career in digital consulting After your training you'll work with one of our customers on their site - anywhere in the country.
  • Push yourself and your career further Learning with QA doesn't stop after 12 weeks. We encourage you to continually learn and challenge yourself technically - so you can fulfil your potential.

What's the job like

As a technology consultant at QA, you'll bring your technical expertise to our customers, helping them to adopt DevOps.

You'll…

  • Automate software integration and deployment, typically hosted in cloud platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform.
  • Have outstanding knowledge of software development, agile practices and automation.
  • Work in the space between software developers and IT operations teams, getting new software operational and usable for the end-user.
  • Work in agile teams delivering working software to our customers in a two-week cycle.
  • Perfect your consulting skills to a high standard and professional level, ready to work with our prestigious customers.

The perks

  • Free accommodation or a monthly bursary to help you relocate to Manchester's technology hub - MediaCityUK - during your training
  • Industry-recognised certifications to boost your employability and promotability
  • Competitive salary of £23,500 post-training (if you're based in London this will increase to £26,500)
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Regular social events (like technical talks and hackathons)
  • Continued support to help you fulfil your potential - you'll keep advancing your technical skills throughout your career with QA

What we need from you

  • A genuine passion for technology - you should demonstrate this on your CV. What have you done in your spare time, as well as your qualifications/knowledge? Have you learnt to code? Have you done any free online training? Have you built a website?
  • Enthusiasm and willingness to learn tonnes of new skills and new technologies
  • A go-getter with a can-do attitude
  • Most importantly, you SHOULD be willing to move anywhere in the UK - part of the job is working wherever the customer is
  • You should be eligible to be able to apply for UK Security Clearance
  • You should have qualifications equivalent to or above A Level/Level 3/BTEC

We'd certainly like…

  • Knowledge of one of the following programming languages (whether that's in a job, in education or in your spare time): Python, Java, C# or C++
  • Basic knowledge of Linux.
  • Any relevant qualifications including but not limited to BTEC, Diplomas, HND, HNC, or Degrees. Specifically in a technical subject.
  • We will consider applications from a non-technical background if you show aptitude, passion and enthusiasm for learning technology skills.

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