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All applications must go through the FIT recruitment process and meet the FIT Criteria.\nPlease apply through this link here - Apply for ICTAP Tech Apprenticeship - FIT - Tech Apprenticeships and Courses\nAbout Zinkworks\nZinkworks partners with leading Telecommunications and Financial Services organizations to modernize legacy systems, migrate mission-critical platforms to the cloud, and engineer AI-driven automation. We work with clients across telecommunications, cloud, AI and financial technology. We build practical software solutions while helping people develop strong engineering skills through hands-on learning, teamwork and real project experience. FIT is our training partner for this apprenticeship.\nOur culture is built around three core pillars:\nTeamwork: we support each other, work openly, and succeed as a team.\nLearning: we build new skills, take feedback, and improve through practice.\nProfessionalism: we take responsibility, communicate clearly, and hold ourselves to high standards.\nWe are now hiring Software Developer Apprentices to join our in-office apprenticeship programme in Athlone.\nAbout the Role\nAs a Software Developer Apprentice, you will join a structured training and on-the-job learning programme designed to help you grow into a capable software engineer. 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We expect apprentices to show commitment, curiosity and responsibility from day one.\nYou will be supported by trainers, technical leads, mentors and teammates, but you will also be expected to take ownership of your own learning.\nWe particularly value apprentices who:\nWork well with others\n\nShow up prepared and ready to learn\n\nKeep improving after feedback\n\nTake pride in doing things properly\n\nCommunicate early when they are stuck\n\nContribute positively to the team environment\n\nLocation\nThis is an in-office role based in Athlone. Apprentices are expected to be present in the office every working day. This includes training days, project days, team activities and any programme-related sessions.\nInclusion & Diversity at Zinkworks\nAt Zinkworks, we are deeply committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We believe that our strength lies in the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our team members. 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