Liberty IT has launched a recruitment drive for 20 new intern software engineers aimed at third level education students interested in pursuing a career in technology.
And at the same time, 15 training places are available on a new digital services assured skills academy with IT services provider Version 1.
The successful applicants at Liberty IT will gain first-hand experience working on projects targeted for production, which go through its full life cycle process for development, testing and release in an Agile environment as well as learning best engineering practices, programming skills in languages including Java and JavaScript and growing their cloud knowledge in AWS.
Emma Mullan, senior director of talent at Liberty IT said: “We invest heavily in the continuous learning and development of our teams at every stage of their career. This commitment extends to the tech talent of the future, from the very beginning of their career. As part of this, we are delighted to launch a recruitment drive to give 20 students the opportunity to enjoy a fulfilling placement year with us for our 2025 intake.
“An intern software engineer here is an exciting and collaborative experience within our core development teams that designs, codes, tests and maintains a range of platforms and services for our Fortune 100 parent company, Liberty Mutual. Our interns receive the very best technical training and professional skills training and they are supported, mentored and receive on the job coaching from some of the world’s best talent in tech, our incredible employees.”
For further information or to apply by Friday October 18, go to www.liberty-it.co.uk/students
Meanwhile the Version 1 academy, fully funded by the Department for the Economy and developed in partnership with Belfast Met, will allow 15 successful applicants to develop their IT skillsets and earn industry-recognised qualifications.
Participants who successfully complete the eight-week academy will be guaranteed an interview for a role with Version 1 in Belfast.
Experience is not required but applicants must be at least 18 years old and hold at least a 2:2 degree in any discipline, or a level 5 qualification in a relevant STEM subject at the point of application. Training runs from January13 to March 7, with a proposed employment start date of March 10.
Applications close at noon on Friday November 1, and for more information and details on how to apply visit: www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/digital-skills-academy-version-1
