Job Description

At the Smith Institute we use advanced mathematics, analytics and AI to help customers do some pretty amazing things. As a Digital Solutions Engineer apprentice you will join a busy team responsible for business systems, infrastructure and computing in a rapidly evolving IT environment while studying for your BSc with the Open University.

Training and Qualification

Work As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. What you'll do at work You will work towards a BSc (Honours) Degree in Digital and Technology Solutions (Level 6) through the Open University's Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Degree Apprenticeship Programme, specialising in Software Engineering, Cyber Security or Data Analysis You will study remotely, with 2 half days of your working week dedicated to study time Where you'll work Willow Court West Way Minns Business Park Oxford OX2 0JB

Required Skills & Qualification

Essential qualifications A Level or equivalent in: Computer Science (grade A) Mathematics (grade A) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Number skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Creative Initiative Other Previous hands-on technical experience (hardware or software), whether at home, school or in a club, would be very beneficial.

Employer

SMITH INSTITUTE LTD

Oxford, OX2 0JB

Provider

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

About Employer

Born from rocket science, the Smith Institute is a team of consultants who use advanced mathematics, analytics and AI to help customers do some pretty amazing things €“ like preparing the electricity grid to meet net zero targets, optimising satellites in the sky and making sure your favourite shop stocks enough cold drinks on a hot summer's day. We have an office in Oxford but we are a distributed company with much of our work done remotely.