The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is the largest fire and rescue service in the UK and the fourth largest in the world. Our Firefighters are at the heart of our communities and work in what can be unpredictable, but most certainly an exciting and rewarding role.
Our frontline is supported by a hardworking team of non-uniformed staff, from accountants and ICT specialists to cooks and technicians, without whom we could not function.

OVERVIEW:

We are looking for a Dev Ops Apprentice and the aim of this role is to contribute to the software development of Web and Desktop systems within Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS). Working closely with the DaTS Business Services Team across the entire software development lifecycle of SFRS DaTS systems and with the solution design and delivery teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Learn how to review and investigate reported bugs and user issues
• Learn how to patch, test and maintain web and desktop applications, database systems and software application environments
• Learn how to design and build large scale software systems that are reliable, secure and meet user requirements
• Involvement in Investigation and remediation of reported issues, bug fixing and testing, planned software system maintenance and upgrades/patching, technical design elements of new systems, testing and preparing software for release management and software configuration and security best practices
• Produce technical documentation and user guides for developed systems
• Attend all training and development activities as required, and complete all necessary studies and qualifications to achieve the Diploma in Digital Applications Support SCQF Level 6 progressing onto Diploma Digital Technology: Software Development SCQF level 8