Software Engineer in Glasgow

Are you someone who is keen to learn new things? Do you want to take your existing skill set and apply it to a new, growing, in-demand technology? We are currently recruiting experienced IT professionals to cross train as Software Developer, and subsequently place at our client, one of the biggest banks in the Finance Industry. This is an amazing opportunity to join a large Finance organization and create a real impact by becoming part of their unique journey.

The Role

As a world leading cloud talent creation expert, we’re committed to helping people just like you become one of the best professionals in the world. If you take this opportunity, you’ll learn everything you need to know to become an expert in software development, in an instructor-led group surrounded by your peers. As part of this incredible, two-year opportunity, you’ll receive:

• Fully funded certifications and paid training (a full salary from day one!)
• Specialist training with a focus on practical application of your new skill set
• A paid work placement with one of our market-leading clients

As a trained Software Developer, your role could involve:

• Design and implement scalable and robust data pipelines to support analytics and data processing needs.
• Understanding customer requirements and project KPIs
• Implementing various development, testing, automation tools, and IT infrastructure
• Planning the team structure and activities and involvement in project management activities.
• Managing stakeholders and external interfaces
• Setting up tools and required infrastructure
• Defining and setting development, testing, release, update, and support processes for DevOps operation
• Have the technical skills to review, verify, and validate the software code developed in the project
• Troubleshooting techniques and fixing the code bugs

Plus, we’ll also equip you with a tailored learning and development plan, and your very own personal success coach who will work with you throughout your two years with us.

What we are looking for

To apply for this program, you’ll need:

• A minimum of 2-3 years experience in Software Development using Java or Python
• JDBC/ Spring framework knowledge
• Working knowledge of Microservices, CI and unit test frameworks, ORM technologies (Hibernate), JSON, SQL
• Proven knowledge of XML and related technologies
• Proven experience of Quality Assurance techniques relevant to application development
• Experience working in an AGILE or SCRUM SDLC model and ability to work within a global team

Plus, attitude is key. We’re looking for someone adaptable and resilient, who’s invested in their growth and passionate about taking their career to the next level. Someone who wants to make a real difference to the organisation they’re working for, with a keen sense of social responsibility.

You’ll also need to be:

• Willing to commit to a minimum of two years working with Revolent, post-training (with the possibility of converting to the client’s permanent headcount, following the successful completion of your work placement)
• Able to commute to Glasgow in Scotland

This is a hybrid role with a mix of office based and remote work. Successful applicants will be required to travel to our client’s office in Glasgow at their request for 2-3 days a week, although the client is prepared to be flexible for people who live further afield or have personal commitments that prevent them from commuting frequently.

As part of our two year training program, we offer a competitive salary, company benefits, and the opportunity to gain experience working with fantastic clients. You will also receive:

• Paid annual leave (plus 8 days bank holidays), and 3% pension contribution
• Comprehensive, fully funded training to become a DevOps Engineer
• Support to gain further certifications during your journey with us
• A professional development plan tailored to your career goals and professional aspirations
• Access to mentoring and support programs and networking opportunities
• Charity experience with Revols for Good: volunteering opportunities with our charity partners

About Revolent

We help people launch incredible new careers in the cloud. Our career programs help professionals like you to cross-train into a specialist and in-demand technology like AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft, and Salesforce. By joining Revolent, you’ll gain access to a global community with one of the highest first-time cloud certification pass rates in the world. You’ll learn in an expert instructor-led environment, surrounded by your peers, with a focus on practical, hands-on experience. You’ll be given a career development plan that is tailored to your career aspirations, as well as your own personal success coach. That’s our promise to each and every individual (or ‘Revol’) that joins us. We’re also committed to giving back to the ecosystem we believe in. We support a diverse range of causes all around the world, allowing our Revols to gain extra experience by helping charities that need them most.