We have been working with apprentices since 2010 and our goal is to build your skill set and raise your confidence to a level where we can employ you at the end of the apprenticeship. Through this opportunity, we have found that every person who applies has a tremendous amount to offer and our duty is to ensure that together we can prove this.
You will be part of a development team where you will be shown how to board out designs and solutions to customer requests. You will get involved in working with the team to take these solutions and implement them in code, test and deploy to our wide customer base. Every request is different which makes the role fun and interesting meaning no two days are ever the same. You will get exposure to a range of programming languages and environments. You will get involved in software updates from planning through to release and you will also be involved in helping us to push forward our brand new up and coming web product. You will get to experience working in a professional environment providing you invaluable skills for any role even beyond working with Focus.
Duties you will get to learn and could be involved in but not limited to:
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Visual Basic Projects
Visual Studio Projects
C#, HTML, CSS, JavaScript (jQuery), .NET, .NET Core
SQL, MySQL Stored Procedures and understanding of Server Functionality
SAP Crystal Reports Template Writing
Active Reports
Application Programming Interfaces
Time ups
Web Hosting
Software testing
As you progress through the apprenticeship, your role will evolve, and you will have the opportunity to expand into further projects.Training Outcome:Potential for long term opportunities and new roles within the businessEmployer Description:Focus Micro Systems are an in house software development company who develop software for the property sector and have been dedicated in doing so for over 40 years. Our close knit, Oxford based team know our products inside out, having designed and developed them from the ground up.
We have developed property management software packages to support Letting Agents, Estate Agents and Business Transfer Agents. Whatever the property agencies require, we have the software package waiting for them.
Founded in 1981 we are proud of our position as market leaders in the property management software sector. We thoroughly develop and test our products and are entirely confident that our intuitive property software packages, support, training, and maintenance solutions will suit all the requirements of any property agency. Our expert professional and friendly team are able to provide the perfect solution for any property agent.
We build and update our software packages regularly to meet the ever-changing property market. We are always at the forefront of new technology and are able to adapt to the needs of those in the property sector.Working Hours :Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pmSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Analytical skills,Team working,C#,Know how to write SQL queries,Good time management,Microsoft Windows 7, 8, 10,Word and Excel,Excellent work ethic....Read more...
Linux Engineer – Zurich, Switzerland/ Hybrid
(Key skills: Linux System Engineering, Kubernetes, Docker, CI/CD Automation, GitOps, Observability, Cloud-Native Platforms, Linux Administration (Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS), Service Discovery, Load Balancing, Helm / ArgoCD, Monitoring & Logging Tools, Platform Reliability, Technical Problem Solving)
Are you excited by building and operating resilient, cloud-native infrastructure where you get both freedom and responsibility to influence the technology stack? Are you someone who thrives on maintaining mission-critical systems, improving observability, and working with Kubernetes and containerised platforms? If so, this is an excellent opportunity to join a SaaS infrastructure team with real impact.
Our client, an international SaaS company expanding its European platform capabilities, is recruiting a Linux Engineer to strengthen their infrastructure engineering team. You will contribute to designing, operating and optimising containerised platforms, automating deployments, ensuring high availability, and empowering the product teams with robust infrastructure services.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for architecting, deploying and running Kubernetes-based environments and responsible for the full lifecycle of these platforms—from designing architecture through to day-to-day operations. You will operate and evolve managed services in areas like web hosting, application services, email delivery, ensuring performance, stability, and secure configuration. You’ll also drive CI/CD pipeline automation, introduce GitOps practices (Helm, ArgoCD), and ensure observability using tools like Prometheus and Grafana. You’ll take ownership for resolving complex incidents, engaging with stakeholders when issues arise, and working closely with internal teams to deliver feature enhancements and system improvements.
You should have substantial experience working in Linux administration (Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS) and be comfortable with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Experience with service discovery, load balancing, observability tooling (e.g. Prometheus, Grafana), and GitOps workflows will be expected. A methodical mindset, strong analytical skills, ability to remain calm under pressure, and effective communication will be critical. This role will also benefit from prior experience in SaaS or platform environments where uptime, security, and scalability are key.
You’ll be joining a forward-thinking, infrastructure-driven business with a culture that values continuous learning, technical craftsmanship, and scalability. You’ll have the freedom to evaluate new technologies, suggest improvements, and shape how the platform evolves. Hybrid working is supported, allowing you to balance on-site collaboration with remote work.
Location: Zurich, Switzerland / Hybrid working
Salary: CHF 80,000 – CHF 130,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Applicants must have the right to work in Switzerland.
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