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Technical Documentation - Placement year

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London, Greater London, England
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London, Greater London, England
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This placement role involves participating in team meetings, creating technical documentation, and collaborating with development and IT teams. The position emphasizes using software development concepts and documentation technologies to improve operation processes, providing students hands-on experience in a fast-paced IT environment.
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Ready to do the best work of your life? Join us, and bring everything you have to solve the most fulfilling problems on the market. As a Gold accredited Investor in People we have everything you need to propel your career to new heights. Inclusion is the beating heart of Alfa so whoever you are,  you can show up as your best self everyday - be that from home, from our offices, or a little bit of both. We’ve got the tech, we’ve got the opportunities, all we’re missing is you.

This is a highly exciting opportunity for an industry placement with our Alfa team!
 

Are you passionate about technical writing, software development, and IT operations? Do you dream of a career where you can use all these skills and make a real impact? If so, we have a highly exciting opportunity for an industry placement with our Alfa team!
 

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented student to join our Technical Documentation team with a focus on Documentation Operations (DocOps) for a 12-month placement. This unique role is designed for those who love to dive deep into the technical details, have a knack for clear and concise communication, and would enjoy the thrill of working in a fast-paced IT environment.

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our operations, working closely with our software development and IT teams. You’ll have the chance to create high-quality technical documentation that will drive our products and services forward. But that’s not all! You’ll also have an opportunity to get hands-on experience in software development and IT operations. 
 

How you will work with us and what you will learn;

  • Participate in engaging team meetings and contribute your ideas to assist with our DocOps teams. Your input will help us create and apply new methods to drive our progress.

  • Work closely with managers, engineers, and other important team members to understand our product’s features and functionalities.

  • Learn the art of documentation technologies for version control, continuous integration, and deployment. Use knowledge of programming languages and software development tools to automate processes.

  • Engage in stimulating team discussions and play an important role in the development and implementation of our DocOps strategies. Your insights will help us navigate the exciting landscape of Documentation Operations.

We would love to hear from you if:

  • If you are currently looking for a student placement opportunity or are a recent graduate looking for your first role in industry having studied; Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance or related business and STEM fields and some experience in programming may help. 

  • Exposure to Software Engineering languages such as Java, HTML/CSS or similar

  • A curious mindset and a keen eye for detail

What we’ll do for you

  • Support you in flexible hybrid or remote working

  • 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and flexible cultural days

  • Pension contribution match up to 6%

  • Provide private health insurance and access to private 24/7 online GP

  • Support you with enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave with family-friendly policies

  • Provide Income protection

  • Provide Life, disability and worldwide travel insurance

  • Offer Gympass given access to a range of health and wellbeing gyms, classes and apps

About Alfa
We bring our industry-leading software platform to the likes of Mercedes-Benz and CarMax, so they can do business globally. Supporting all types of auto, equipment and wholesale finance business, our software platform uses a modern technology stack to deliver proven functionality and performance. Our customers use Alfa Systems for the full lifecycle, from point of sale, through originations, to contract management and remarketing. Alfa Systems manages complex leases and loans, in any region, language and currency in a highly available, high-throughput system.
Culture
Our culture is vibrant, innovative and diverse, and we are proud of it. Ours is a close-knit community. Alfa employees are an eclectic mix and all are creative, talented and hardworking. We think it is important to build close working relationships within our company, so we hold numerous team events and conferences that bring us together for socialising and team building. We all enjoy the work-life balance and the great culture, with plenty of social activities organised by the company.
 

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