Bright Network is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants to the Technology Academy regardless of gender, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We actively celebrate difference and encourage diversity of thought on our programmes. Simply, if you feel that you would be a great fit for the Bright Network Technology Academy then we'd love to hear from you.
Please note, this programme is only open to applicants who have already graduated, and are available full-time from July 26th.
If you're a current student or not available for the dates of this programme, keep up-to-date about future Technology Academy cohorts by visiting our website here, as well as completing our free starter online courses to build your tech skills on the Bright Network Academy page here .
What is the Bright Network Technology Academy?
The Bright Network Technology Academy is an end-to-end structured training programme that will take you from technologically curious to a Full Stack Software Engineer in 12-weeks.
Bright Network have invested heavily in ensuring this is a market leading training proposition, with the course created by a Software guru with experience in developing training bootcamps for incoming Microsoft Engineers, and delivered technology experts.
On completion of the Bright Network Technology Academy, you will be onboarded into full time employment on a 24-month structured programme with Bright Network.
Accelerated Learning Bootcamp:
This market leading bootcamp has designed to be vocational – creating world class software engineers that can add value to development teams within 12-weeks. You will be trained to work across both Front End and Back End Development (learning both Python3 and JavaScript). The course will also introduce you to a variety of different frameworks, languages, and topics that will allow you to build on your knowledge as you progress into your careers.
Not only will the Bright Network Technology Academy focus on your technical skills, but it will support you to become well-rounded and a lifelong learner. You will be paired with a mentor, complete softer skills training, and take part in virtual ‘fire-side chats’ with industry experts.
Key Details:
Start Date: 26th July 2021
Length: 12-weeks
Time Commitment: Full Time
Who is this for?
We’re looking for a group of aspiring technologists to go through the full end-to-end Technology Academy. When signing up, we ask that you are available to complete the accelerated learning course and be ready and open to joining a structured 24-month programme with Bright Network Technology Academy to work in some of our Clients technology teams.
Does this sound like you?
- Already have graduated University and are immediately available to start
- STEM graduate or someone with shown interest in working as a Software Engineer though self-learning, societies, courses, or jobs
- You have the full unrestricted right to work in the UK
- You’re an expert problem solver and enjoy working through challenges and working with complex information
- You’re logical and process minded – breaking down tasks to their component pieces to understand the best route forward
- You enjoy data and understanding how it can be used to drive businesses forward
- You’re passionate about technology and the prospect of a career within it
- You’re detail orientated and are happy to search through your work to find areas for improvement or bugs in your code
- You love learning and broadening your skill sets
- You thrive in ambiguity and show tenacity in overcoming unfamiliar situations
The Process:
- Online application with CV submission and short answer questions
- Critical Thinking and Numerical Reasoning Tests
- Coding Challenge (if you don't have coding experience, complete the Bright Network Academy Python course)
- Video Interview
- Final Interview with the Bright Network Technology Academy team
Across the Accelerated Learning Course, you will have the opportunity to meet with employers and impress them with your new learnt knowledge. Successful completers of the Bright Network Technology Academy will be onboarded by Bright Network as Software Engineering Consultants and deployed out to our partner companies to work on exciting projects within their engineering functions.
Our offer to you:
- A chance to join a market leading Full Stack Software Engineering Training for free
- Full mentoring and guidance as you begin your career in Technology
- Exposure to some of the world’s leading technology teams
- Secure paid employment on the Bright Network Technology Academy with one of our partner companies on completion of the Accelerated Learning Programme
- A sense of community and a cohort of likeminded aspiring technologists
Key Details:
- Accelerated Learning Programme Length: 12-weeks
- Time Commitment: Full Time
- Cost: Free
- Format / Location: Virtual
- Start Date: 26th July
Applications will be reviewed on a first come, first served basis.
We'll respond to successful applicants within five working days. If you haven't heard back from us within that time frame, then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. If that is the case, we encourage you to keep checking the Bright Network for future job openings that might spark your interest!
Please note, right now we don’t have a license to sponsor VISA applicants, and as you will secure employment, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who already have the full right to work in the UK.
If you self-identify as disabled or have a long-term condition, and require any reasonable adjustments to any part of the recruitment process, please email email us here. For more information and guidance please visit: https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/ask-for-adjustments-at-interview