The Cloud Crew CIC
Junior Technology Consultant - Work Experience
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Location: Remote, Glasgow, Edinburgh or Dundee
Commitment: Minimum 16 hours per week for up to 90 days
Contract Type: Volunteer Work Experience Placement
Programme: Project Build Scotland - https://thecloudcrew.io/build
Organisation: The Cloud Crew CIC
The Opportunity
As a Junior Consultant, you'll be part of a delivery team supporting a real Scottish business to solve genuine business challenges through technology. Working alongside experienced Technical Coaches and fellow Junior Consultants, you'll gain hands-on experience delivering technology solutions that create real value for organisations while developing the skills employers are looking for.
This is an opportunity to apply the knowledge you've gained through self-study, college, university, bootcamps or professional certifications in a real-world environment.
Projects may include:
- Website improvements and accessibility enhancements
- Workflow automation and AI-assisted business processes
- Cyber security assessments and recommendations
- Data preparation and reporting projects
- CRM and customer engagement improvements
- Cloud and digital transformation initiatives
- Advanced technology projects aligned to your skills and experience [thecloudcrew.io]
What You'll Be Doing
- Participating in discovery workshops and requirements gathering activities
- Working with businesses to understand their challenges and objectives
- Contributing to the design and delivery of technology solutions
- Completing project tasks as part of a professional delivery team
- Conducting research and producing recommendations
- Testing, documenting and presenting solutions
- Attending team meetings, project reviews and coaching sessions
- Collaborating effectively with other Junior Consultants
- Applying technical skills to real business scenarios
- Building evidence of your skills through practical project delivery
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What You'll Gain
During the programme you'll have the opportunity to:
- Gain real-world technology experience
- Work on genuine client projects
- Learn how technology delivery teams operate
- Receive support from experienced Technical Coaches
- Develop professional and workplace skills
- Build confidence in a business environment
- Expand your professional network
- Strengthen your CV with demonstrable project experience
- Collect LinkedIn recommendations and job references where appropriate
- Develop examples of work you can discuss with future employers
Who We're Looking For
We welcome applications from aspiring DevOps Engineers, Software Developers, Data Engineers, AI Consultants, IT Security Consultants and Cloud Engineers. Perhaps you're:
- Looking to start a career in technology
- A career changer building digital skills
- A recent graduates, college leaver or bootcamp learner
- Returning to work after a career break
- Self-taught technology enthusiasts seeking practical experience
You don't need to be an expert, but you should have some existing technical knowledge and a genuine desire to learn, contribute and develop your skills.
Essential Skills
- Basic understanding of one or more technology disciplines
- Strong willingness to learn and develop
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team
- Problem-solving mindset
- Reliable and professional approach
- Ability to manage your time effectively
- Commitment to completing agreed project activities
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Desirable Skills
Experience in one or more of the following areas would be beneficial:
- Web development
- Cyber security
- Cloud technologies
- Data analysis
- Business analysis
- AI and automation tools
- User experience and accessibility
- CRM platforms
- Agile or project delivery methodologies
About The Cloud Crew
The Cloud Crew is a Community Interest Company creating pathways into technology careers.
Through real-world technology projects, mentoring and technical coaching, we help aspiring technology professionals gain the experience, confidence and professional networks needed to secure employment in the sector. Our projects also support charities, community organisations and small businesses to make better use of technology.
Our Values
We believe talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not.
We're committed to creating inclusive pathways into technology careers and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We value curiosity, collaboration, professionalism and a desire to create positive impact through technology.
Ready to Build Your Future?
Join Project Build Scotland and gain the practical experience, industry exposure and professional support needed to take the next step in your technology career while helping Scottish businesses solve real challenges.
Apply today: thecloudcrew.io/build or via LinkedIn
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