Trainee Programmer - RPG / AS/400

RECRUITMENTREVOLUTION.COM ,
Watford, Hertfordshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £34,000 per annum

Overview

An excellent opportunity for an entry-level Trainee Programmer to join a global retailer with revenues of $113.7 Billion. You will be trained to help with the development, maintenance and support of our Software Applications (mostly written in RPG on the AS/400). Apply Today for an Excellent Salary, Company Benefits Package and Career Development . Role Info: Trainee Programmer - RPG / AS/400 Watford WD25 | £34,000 plus Company Benefits The successful candidate will be expected to : Undergo a steep learning curve Learn the RPG programming language and OS/400 Operating System Participate in the full project life cycle: elicit requirements, assess feasibility, design, write code, test, implement and support Ultimately take ownership of complex systems Ensure systems continue to aid the smooth running of the business Keep up to date with retail and technological advancements related to our systems while keeping in mind the Global strategy to modernise and implement SAP Assist in other areas of IS as necessary Trainee Programmer Required Skills, Abilities, and Certifications: A logical mind and solid aptitude for programming are essential. The candidate must be a team player, self-motivated and possess good communication skills, both verbal and written. Attention to detail with good organisational skills and flexible attitude are required. Prior programming experience would be beneficial. Google Apps and Microsoft office skills are desirable. Note: that candidates will be required to sit an aptitude test before the interview stage. Benefits on completion of 90 days probation : Executive membership for staff and 3 others Life Insurance Pension Plan Employee assistance programme Optical benefit after 1 year employment Dental benefit after 2 years employment 20 days annual holidays Note that candidates will be required to sit an aptitude test before the interview stage Your Background / Previous Roles May Include: Graduate Developer, Trainee RPG Programmer, Junior AS/400 Developer, Junior AS/400 Programmer, Junior Developer. Interested? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect we may contact you by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.