Associate Technology Consultant
Do you have an inquisitive mindset, enjoy problem solving, and have an interest in tech?
Our Technology Academy provides you with the opportunity to learn everything you need to build a successful career in IT, across a range of roles, without any previous experience or a specific degree. In fact, if you don't have a degree we definitely want to hear from you!
Why choose CTA?
We are an inclusive and diverse technology academy committed to creating equitable opportunities for those looking to work in tech. Salaried from day one, you'll earn whilst you train, before finding the ideal client project for you to work on using the skills you've gained.
About the role
It all starts with our introductory training courses, covering everything you need to know to get started in the world of consulting. Our in-depth training is full time and is delivered on a hybrid learning basis (classroom & and remote). You'll learn a lot quite quickly - it will be fast-paced, but enjoyable and highly engaging!
After the training period you'll have the opportunity to gain industry experience by working with our clients on their projects. For this specific role you'll be working as part of CQE, a boutique UK consultancy focused on software quality and engineering delivery, offering expert software, testing, and project consultancy alongside rapid team-scaling support to help organisations build delivery confidence and engineering maturity.
After a period of training you'll have the opportunity to gain industry experience by working with one or more of our clients as a Test & Quality Engineer, with 2-days per week on site in London. While doing this you'll get continued support from us and the client you work with.
Our programme is designed as a two-year journey, giving you the opportunity to build meaningful industry experience, develop your technical and professional skills, and establish a strong foundation for your career. At the end of the programme, there may be opportunities to move into a permanent role with your client, depending on individual performance and opportunities available within the client organisation at the time.
What does our Academy offer?
- A route into the industry as a qualified Test & Quality Engineer
- A structured career path and ongoing progression opportunities within the first years of employment
- Training in a range of technologies and tools vital in the tech industry - Agile / Scrum, databases, SQL, websites, Web Services / APIs, programming, software testing, test automation
- A role with one of our industry leading clients on one or more projects so you can explore where you want your career to go
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including on the job training and ongoing support from our experienced trainers and consultants
- Access to a range of certifications covering various roles and technologies - including ISTQB, AWS, Azure, Scrum and more
About you
- A passion for technology and a willingness to learn
- A strong work ethic
- Loves working in teams
- Strong communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- You have a degree, but it doesn't have to be a STEM degree
- You don't have a degree, but you have some recent work experience or you've been doing some upskilling in technology recently.
What's in it for you?
- 25 days holidays, plus bank holidays.
- 5% matched employer pension contributions.
- Access to Mintago, our financial wellbeing partner - Connect with a personal financial advisor for support with planning, mortgages, pension, and more!
- Virtual GP and Online Prescriptions - Say goodbye to long NHS wait times! (Your partners/kids can also access this).
- Employee Assistance Programming - Including 6 counselling sessions per life event with a BACP-accredited counsellor.
- Cycle to Work scheme - Purchase a bike through Bike2Work and spread the purchase across 12 months.
- Retail discounts - Save at 200+ UK brands, including supermarkets, cinemas, and restaurants.
... and more!
What Happens Next?
Apply - Submit your most recent CV below.
Qualification call - We will give you a quick 15-minute phone call to hear more about your experience
Short Video Interview - We'll invite you to a 30-minute Teams video call to learn about you, discuss the role, and ask a few competency-based questions.
Technical Aptitude test - You'll be sent a short, online technical aptitude test.
In-Person Assessment Centre - Successful candidates will be invited to our in-person assessment centre with the client.
Offer - Both happy things are a good fit? We'll offer you a place and send you joining instructions with course details, start date (subject to change), and other important information.
At Corecom Technology Academy, we don't just accept differences, we celebrate them and thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our clients and our candidates. Internally, we thrive from our differences and want our employees to be proud to be themselves and proud to be CTA. Externally, we utilise those differences to help our clients and candidates strive for a more diverse and inclusive world
Salary description
£25500.00 - £25500.00 per year