Apprentice Solution Architect

Job description

This Level 3 Apprenticeship in Solution Architecture is designed for someone who is excited to get into the world of digital.

Take these statistics: by 2020 each person will have around 27 4G and 5G connected devices. By 2030 traffic on UK mobile networks is going to increase by 22 times. We live in a digital age, a digital marketplace, and digital is how our customers want us to serve them. As part of our Digital Apprenticeship, you will learn and understand digital insurance offerings and become an authority in architecting digital solutions.

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Duties & Responsibilities:

As a Digital Solution Architect Apprentice you will be trained to do a variety of tasks including:

·  At Aviva we are transforming the way in which we engage with our customers. Digital technology is key, and you will build end-to-end solution designs that drive this vision forward. You will be working with fellow Solution Architects around the world, crafting solutions for key initiatives and projects for Aviva Digital.
·  You will help design creative IT solutions for customer propositions that will disrupt the entire insurance industry. This will involve using industry leading technologies as well as improving existing systems.
·  AvivaDrive / Dashcam is just one of the exciting projects you could be part of.

Throughout the duration of your studies you will spend a large proportion of your time learning on the job and working as part of a team.  You will have dedicated ‘off the job’ time to focus on your studies, working with a National Training Provider to support your accredited learning.

Skills and experience required:

The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate confidence, flexibility, and motivation and be committed to developing themselves to build a long-term career in Aviva. You will also hold a minimum of either of the below:

·  5 GCSE’s A-C this must include English and Maths also preferably an IT or business-related subject
·  3 A levels at grade A-C, a Level 3 apprenticeship or other equivalent qualifications
·  Natural curiosity, initiative and innovation
·  Evidence of programming interests (i.e. examples of own code)
·  Desire to learn
·  Good problem-solving skills
·  Self-motivated and able to work under pressure
·  Good team player, networking across the virtual team
·  Performance driven
·  Owning personal development

What will you get for this role?

·  Starting salary of £17,000
·  Generous defined contribution pension scheme
·  Annual performance related bonus and pay review
·  Minimum holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays and the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days
·  Up to 40% discount for some Aviva products through “My Aviva Extras” plus discounts for Friends and Family. (Some exclusions apply) ​
·  Excellent range of flexible benefits to include a matching share save scheme

Additional Information:

One of Aviva’s core values is Care More, and this is brought to life through the flexible ways we like to work. This may include working from home some of the time, or flexible work schedules to accommodate parent and carer responsibilities, further studies and hobbies.

Our diversity and inclusion policies and initiatives are shaping an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of age, disability, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, culture, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, maternity or those with other caring responsibilities. Our approach helps to ensure that Aviva is a place which values difference and provides equal opportunities for all.

As a disability confident employer we guarantee to interview anyone with a disability, (As defined in The Equality Act 2010) whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. (By ‘minimum criteria’ we mean that you must provide us with evidence which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of competence required, as well as meeting any of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential). Please apply through the website and then email the contact listed in the advert to notify us that you meet the conditions for the guaranteed interview scheme.

We prefer all applications to be submitted online, however if you require an alternative method of applying please contact Hannah Mendez in the Resourcing team on 0121 234 7629 or