Junior Applications Engineer

About Sparta Global:

Embark on a transformative career journey with Sparta Global, where diversity, innovation, and passion for technology converge. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, offering not just jobs, but dynamic careers in the tech industry. You'll work alongside enthusiastic professionals, receiving top-tier training and mentorship to hone your skills for success in both public and private sectors. Our commitment to designing impactful careers and coaching future leaders is evident in our over 10 prestigious awards in Learning & Development and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. As a Top 20 Employer for Social Mobility and a proud B-Corp certified organisation, we're not just advancing careers; we're fostering a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive tech landscape. Join us in shaping the future of technology – where your growth is our mission, and your success, our pride. Apply now to be part of our award-winning team at Sparta Global.

About this role:

As of 2023, more than 30,000 companies have adopted ServiceNow. It's the choice of 85% of Fortune 500 companies. The growing adoption of ServiceNow across businesses is driving an increased demand for skilled IT Administrators and Application Developers knowledgeable in their eco-system.

We will train you in Application Development; providing you with the skills for developing, configuring and enhancing crucial and sometimes complex IT services and platforms. You'll use your outstanding communication skills to gather and translate requirements into technical solutions in agile environments.

You'll create automated workflows to take the pain out of manual business processes, helping to enhance operational efficiency, and ensuring that incidents of all types of severity are dealt with rapidly and responsibly.

You'll collaborate with stakeholders across the business to develop and maintain ServiceNow modules, workflows, forms, and integrations to ensure seamless functionality across the enterprise, and use JavaScript to create and debug client-side and server-side scripts to automate more complex business processes within the ServiceNow platform.

You'll be fully trained and certified by our ServiceNow instructors, building skills and confidence in a fun and supportive environment that will not only challenge you but also develop your specialist capabilities ready to work on our clients’ projects.

What we’re looking for:

While not mandatory, this position is ideally suited for an individual with an understanding of IT/application support. Familiarity with JavaScript, UX design, effective communication, and problem-solving skills would be advantageous.

We’re seeking candidates who can exemplify our values:

Empathy and Diversity: Integrity, respect, and a commitment to inclusivity.

Drive: A goal-oriented mindset with pride in exceeding targets.

Collaboration: A team-focused approach, fostering positive relationships.

Innovation: Curiosity, creativity, and openness to diverse ideas.

Adaptability: Adaptability and composure in the face of change.

As a national organisation with clients across the UK, we require adaptability and a willingness to relocate post-remote training. Deployment locations vary and cannot be guaranteed. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and experience levels. Eligibility to work in the UK by the start of employment is mandatory.

Why you should apply:

Our environment is designed to nurture your talents and skills, your hard work and progress are not just appreciated – they're tangibly rewarded. We conduct performance-based reviews every six months, offering you the chance to increase your earning potential twice a year. This regular appraisal system is our way of ensuring that your efforts and achievements are consistently recognised and rewarded.

We also provide:

• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• An extra day off for your birthday.
• Pension.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Eye care.
• Death in service cover.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season ticket loan.
• Employee assistance program.
• Yearly budget for personal development.
• Access to alumni and community networks.
• Opportunities to be brand ambassadors.

Being employed by Sparta Global is an investment in your future that pays dividends along the way. We give you breadth of experience and skills, along with increasing opportunities to develop further and earn more. No two career paths look the same at Sparta.

Our Recruitment Process:

Begin your journey via our supportive recruitment process. Apply online and our team will promptly review your application, contacting successful candidates within 48 hours to initiate the next steps. If you pass our initial screening, candidates will proceed to online assessments which vary depending on the opportunity you are applying for. The final stage is a competency interview, here you'll have the opportunity to impress us with your ability to communicate effectively and exhibit behavioural competencies through relevant examples. We're looking for candidates who can demonstrate a collaborative spirit and a growth mindset.

Your dedicated Talent Team member will be with you every step of the way to support and answer any questions you have. You can also visit our YouTube channel to gain valuable insights and expert advice on virtual interviews, strategies to manage nerves, and tips on nonverbal communication.

We look forward to receiving your application – good luck!