Information Technology Intern (Placement Year) Wythenshawe, England
Job description
We Believe in Better!
We are a global information technology company that builds high-performance, security-centric solutions that can help change the world. Enhancing people’s lives through secure, reliable advanced technology is our vision.
At Unisys, we believe in better! Here, you have the opportunity to learn new skills, apply your expertise, and solve complex problems with cutting edge technologies and solutions. You are part of a global diverse team that supports you, drives change, and delivers successful results consistently.
Our associates are at the forefront of everything we do, driving our clients’ successes while giving back to communities and making this world a safer and more secure place to live and work. Our success is a direct result of the work of our people who live and breathe our Core Beliefs . Simply put, we believe in better lives. Join us!
Learn more about Unisys and our key solution offerings: Unisys , Stealth™ , CloudForte® , InteliServe™
What success looks like in this role:
Information Technology Intern (Placement Year)
Location : Based at Home – commutable to Wythenshawe 2-3 days a week
Role Purpose
The chosen candidate will undergo initial induction training as a group and then be deployed onto project work as part of the development support team. They will work closely with both on and off-shore internal teams and directly with clients. This will include client site visits. The associate will perform productive work throughout most of their placement year and contribute to the success of the ePortal program.
Key Responsibilities
Working in software development team in a commercial environment on financial software for UK Financial Institutions. Candidate will be part of a technical team developing and supporting incremental banking solutions. The roles will involve liaising with colleagues at all levels including System Designers, System Testers and subject matter experts.
The candidate will develop a range of technical and professional skills and will include some of the following:
- Working in a team through a project lifecycle
- Coding/scripting
- Testing
- General support
- Business analysis
- Documentation
- Direct client assistance
You will be successful in this role if you have:
Key Qualifications
- Successful completion of Years 1 and 2 of Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
- Degree course should be Computer Science or related
Key Skills
Technical skills:
Essential (at least two of the following):
- Windows knowledge to assist with navigation around servers
- Previous programming experience
- Problem solving and investigative skills
- Knowledge of basic software engineering concepts
- An interest in Windows and SQL
- Able to learn and apply new technologies quickly.
Desirable:
- Should be proficient in the use of MS Office.
Personal Attributes:
Essential
- Open to working in a development, test or support environment
- Self-motivated and have a practical attitude with a desire and aptitude to pick up and develop new skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Good customer /telephone manner as will be expected talk to senior internal stakeholders and clients
- Problem solving / reasoning skills
- Has a natural curiosity for technology
- Able to work effectively in a team-oriented environment or as an independent contributor.
Desirable
- A background or strong interest in banking / finance would be an advantage.
About Unisys
Unisys is a global information technology company that builds high-performance, security-centric solutions for the most demanding businesses and governments on Earth. Unisys offerings include security software and services; digital transformation and workplace services; industry applications and services; and innovative software operating environments for high-intensity enterprise computing. We build better outcomes securely for our clients across the Government, Financial Services and Commercial markets.
INCLUSION & DIVERSITY – the Unisys vision is to build and nurture a better, more inclusive culture where you can always be yourself. Our mission is to drive towards true equality for all Unisys associates through a concerted focus on Gender, Race and Ethnicity, and Disability awareness in 2022.
One current focus is to redress the imbalance of male v female in the IT industry. We particularly welcome female applicants.
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