aocom Hiring for Apprentice Software Developer Job at Remote Full Time

About The Role

Here at AO, we believe that coding is a craft.

It’s not just a job – it’s a continuous learning experience. From junior devs right the way up to Carl, our Tech Director, we know the learning never stops. So we regularly come together to share knowledge and find a better way to do things.

You’ll be working in a multi-disciplinary agile team- and you’ll have tonnes of support and expertise to guide you through your career. Once you’ve completed your initial training, you’ll be aligned to a particular domain (such as AO.com, warehouse, or mobile apps) and be able to see the value that you bring with each deployment.

Our culture is built on collaboration, connection, and coaching. We’ll give you an unrivaled learning opportunity, as well as the space you need to grow at your own pace. Love to read? We’ve got our own tech Book Club. Enjoy sharing face-to-face? Our Show and Tells are the talks of the business. Plus we have regular hack days across the entire coding community.

Here’s What You Can Expect To Be Doing

We work with C#, .NET Core, JavaScript and AWS, Terraform, Node.js, React.js, DynamoDB and SQL to name a few. We’re also big fans of XP, Scrum, automated testing, and TDD.

They might have a few more grey hairs now, but our tech leaders were once juniors too – and they’re dedicated to supporting you through your journey with AO. You’ll be paired up with a mentor who’ll be with you every step of the way. No question is a daft one, in fact – they are actively encouraged.

Good developers can code. Great developers plan, set goals, Google, ask for help, collaborate, talk, present, write reports and continuously improve. We’re proud to have a community of great developers here at AO, and we’d love for you to be a part of that.

A Few Things About You

• You’ll be a life-long learner with playlists on YouTube and podcasts on Spotify
• We’re looking for passion over technical experience
• More than just coders, we want good communicators and great teammates
• An interest and curiosity for technology is key
• And if you’ve already started to take your first steps into coding (whether that was an internet course, video or book) that would be a bonus!

By applying for this role you will consent to your information being shared with our training provider, Credersi.
Credersi will be responsible for the initial review of your application.

A Bit About Us

At AO, we want to make sure our customers are happy. When they have a smile on their face, we know we’ve done a good job. It’s at the heart of everything we do, and it’s why our logo is always smiling.

When it comes to appliances and electricals, we’ve got the lot. Washing machines? Yep. TVs? Check. Laptops? Absolutely. Everything except doorbells (just kidding, we’ve got those too).

We’re passionate, relentless and full of beans, determined to make a difference and change the world for the better. From massive changes to tiny tweaks – making a difference is what keeps us driven.

It started at a pub in Bolton with a £1 bet and a belief that things could be done better!

Why Choose AO?

Our people are our superpower, and that’s no accident. We’re looking for everyday heroes who want to learn and help other people achieve. Those glass-half-full-types who have an appetite for a better tomorrow.

With AO, the sky’s the limit. We’ll support you to be the best version of yourself and always drive your career forward.

We keep things simple. We say things like “treat every customer like they’re your gran” and “make decisions your mum would be proud of” because we’re personal and act with integrity – every day in every action.

We’re forward thinking with both Tech and our people. We know how important family and wellbeing are – flexibility is key to be able to get that balance of life just right, so we operate core hours of 10-4pm to support your lifestyle.

It’s not about where you work, but about how you work and the value you add. This means for most roles, you can split your time working from home, the office, or a coffee shop if that’s where you thrive the most. Whatever the task, project or product, we trust our teams to work together, collaborate and make the sensible choice.

We believe diversity will help us find a better way. We want our workforce to be as diverse as our customers by celebrating, valuing and respecting every individual. We achieve this by nurturing a culture of inclusion where every voice matters. We welcome applications from everyone and we can make adjustments to our interview process according to your needs.

Our Benefits

We’ve designed our benefits to cover everything from big moments to little helps. As well all as the essentials, like pensions and holidays, we’ve got our own “AO Perks” to help you with the little things that matter.

To see all our benefits and perks, visit our AO Benefits page.

• Feel free to have a chat with us about our flexible ways of working.

• You can take up to 5 days out of the business a year to use for development in your role and we’ll cover the cost.

• 25 days holiday (Excluding Bank Holidays)

• At least 5% contribution pension scheme

• Dedicated wellness initiatives that support a healthy work / life balance