Graduate Careers at Alfa
We are Alfa. We can offer you a future in software engineering or consulting.
Candidates often ask if they need a technical background to do well in this role. The simple answer is no! We look for people with outstanding talent and achievement, including an excellent academic record from any background. When you join Alfa, we’ll teach you everything you need to know.
Introduction
Although the job entails technology and finance, experience in these areas is not a prerequisite.
Our training teaches you all you need to know, but your interest in these areas must be genuine.
Every aspect of an Alfa Systems implementation is carried out together with the client, so you’ll be willing to work in different locations around the world.
Online applications for the Graduate Programme open in September and are assessed on a rolling basis. We have a number of intakes each year. Let us know during the interview process which one suits you.
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Graduate Opportunities at Alfa
As a new joiner, you will receive close support and training that will give you a firm basis for your future. During the initial training programme, you will get to grips with developing and configuring Alfa Systems, while building up knowledge of the product, the industry and the way things are done at Alfa. After training, our graduates tend to follow one of two paths: consulting or software engineering. Once you start down the path of consulting or engineering, you’re not obliged to stay with that choice. If yours isn’t right for you, you are free to change roles.
About Life as a Software Engineer
If you pick software engineering you will work in our Product Engineering centre. As a Junior Software Engineer, some of the work you will be involved in is designing and developing software and functionality as required by our clients, testing that all software and solutions work, and providing support to clients throughout the go-live process and into the future.
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About Life as an Analyst
If you pick the Consulting (Implementation) path, you will work on one of our client project teams. As an Analyst, some of the work you will be involved in is in modifying business processes to ensure our clients are working as effectively as possible, helping to transfer data from our clients’ old systems to the new solution, Alfa Systems, and supporting clients through the implementation and go-live of our software into their business.
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Induction
Our induction comprises 10 weeks of training where we will give you all the knowledge, skills and tools to be successful.
Over the last year we have been conducting these via video calls, but going forward we hope to do these as a combination of in-person events and video calls.
Your Performance and Development
Throughout your career, your performance and development process will give you formal feedback about your work and identify development needs. The process lets you know how you are progressing, where you are particularly strong, and where you should be channelling your efforts. This enables you to manage the pace and direction of your own career.
Our Learning and Development team provides a wide-ranging suite of learning opportunities for all employees to learn at a pace they are comfortable with. Throughout your career, your manager will provide support and advice to help you realise your potential, and be the best you can be.
Where will I be based?
The way we collaborate has evolved and we’re proud to have moved to a Smart Working model at Alfa. You get to decide, as part of your team, where you’ll be based during your working days. We all have the flexibility to work from home, but also benefit from the social aspects and shared experiences of spending time in the office. At Alfa, we understand that everyone has a life outside their career!
We all enjoy work-life balance and our great culture, with plenty of social activities organised by the company.
During your career you may discover future opportunities to work at one of our other international locations as part of an international assignment.
All the stages of the standard project lifecycle are carried out with the client, so you will need to be willing to travel to different locations around the country if pursuing an implementation role.
Our Junior Software Engineers and Analysts are academically strong. The ability to work in teams and build effective relationships with all levels of the company is essential. You will also need strong interpersonal and communication skills, initiative, and a logical approach to problem solving.
The Way In
The Recruitment Process
Getting to know you. There will be a brief telephone interview where we learn about you and why you want to work for Alfa.
First interview. This will be a video call with representatives from HR and the business.
Final interview. This will be with two members of senior management.
We’ll let you know as soon as possible whether we are making an offer, then arrange with you which of our intakes is most convenient to start.