- GMFJ Reference
259601
- Wages
£29,525 p/a
- Hours
37.50 per week
- Date Posted
14/04/2025
- Start Date
24/09/2025
- Approx. Duration
24 Months
- Location
Swansea
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
IT
- Opportunity Type
Graduate Scheme
- Employer
Information Technology Services - Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
Description
Our department within the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has a proven track record of developing people with a passion for IT. This two-year intensive programme will combine formal training with hands on experience, designed to teach you the skills you need to lay a solid foundation for a highly sought-after career in Cloud Engineering.
We are looking for two driven individuals to get involved in this exciting graduate scheme. Furthering your education and being a part of a fast paced and encouraging workforce.
The Cloud Engineer role is part of DVLA's Centre of Digital Excellence (CoDE), looking to build skills across digital roles. You will undertake formal learning alongside building skills and experience, working alongside experienced professionals to shadow, learn and then undertake increasingly complex tasks within your field.
You will work on real services as your skills develop and will be part of the DVLA Cloud Engineering Community.
If you have a Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent or are in your final year of such a degree and have a strong interest in Cloud, then this would be an excellent opportunity for you. If you believe you have a degree in a related subject but are not sure it relates to this qualification requirement, please contact us on the email address at the bottom of this advert.
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:
- Spending a substantial portion of time shadowing others
- Working with other engineers to write code and tests
- Building your knowledge
- Deploying and maintaining infrastructure in production environments
You will initially be assigned to work as part of the Agile Squads shadowing professionals to get the basic skills required to write code and tests.Early in your time with us you will also be taught the basics of Cloud Engineering and DevOps.
During your time with us you will be supported by experienced mentors and professionals with many years of experience and our dedicated Capability and Talent team, and the programme will provide the opportunity to undertake professional training courses which could include AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, React, Typescript.
For more information about this vacancy please contact GetMyFirstJob Recruitment on opportunities@getmyfirstjob.co.uk (Ref ID: 259601)
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- You will have completed or be in your final year of a Computer Science/Software Engineering degree or equivalent.
- Applications will be accepted from those currently working towards a degree, providing they meet the above requirements to start the Programme in September 2025. We will ask for evidence that you have met the qualification.
- Failure to evidence meeting the qualification requirements after receiving an offer will result in the offer being rescinded.
- Have valid and eligible residency status and have continuous residency in the UK for 5 years before the start date.
You will be motivated and proactive with good organisational skills. You must be able to work on your own initiative and stay calm under pressure. You will be enthusiastic, flexible with a passion for self-development and someone who enjoys the opportunity to drive change in a fast paced and dynamic IT environment.
We are looking for people who have the following:
- An interest in cloud and a desire to learn new digital skills.
- Ability to demonstrate the competencies to rapidly acquire digital and technology skills.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Can work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively to Stakeholders at all levels of the business.
This role is full time only. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying.
The programme may include undertaking a number of qualifications that will require examinations as well as on-team training. There will be regular assessment points to evaluate the progress and proficiency of candidates. You will be assessed at checkpoints throughout the programme, failure to successfully meet the standard during checkpoints could result in 3 months’ notice being provided to cease employment.
We reserve the right to seek full or partial repayment of costs associated with your qualifications, should you not contribute to the programme, or may include related costs such as exam fees, membership fees or materials.
Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills set out in the Civil Service Line Management Standards. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public.
Alongside your salary of £29,525, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency contributes £8,553 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Passionate, reliable and always willing to push yourself and those around you, you’ll continue to seek improvement in your own role and challenge us too. Because we pride ourselves on how we approach your development. From training courses to specialist skills workshops and opportunities to grow your expertise, we thrive when you thrive. You can find out more about all of the above here alongside a full list of our benefits:
- Best in class learning and development tailored to your role?
- An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance?
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity?with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues?
- Generous employer contribution of 28.97%, depending on chosen pension scheme
- Digital communities?with clear career frameworks
- On-site gym plus personal training available (membership applies)
- On-site nursery, restaurants and coffee bar?
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing by 1 each year (up to 30) & 1 extra day for the King’s birthday
- Free parking?
- A hybrid office/home based working model where staff will spend a minimum of 60% of their time in the office over a month, with flexibility dependent on balancing business and individual need.