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Manchester Software Engineering Graduate Programme 2020 - 2021
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Software Engineering Graduate Programme Unlock the power of your mind Discover how powerful minds can make unique contributions. Bring your own to a career at Accenture and see how you create change in the world around you. We empower you to be your best. We embrace who you are. We invest in your future. We look for passionate, curious and driven team players who are ready to ignite ideas and are inspired to push boundaries. Be yourself, make a difference:accenture.com/ukgraduates Who we are and what we do Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all business functions - underpinned by the world's largest delivery network - Accenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders. With 482,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives. Visit us atwww.accenture.com. Software Engineering Graduate Programme On this programme you'll get to work with some of the most advanced technologies on the market, develop industry-leading specialist skills and help transform our clients around the world. A key team member, you'll be creating the innovative technical solutions we're renowned for and driving technology development programmes for deployment in a variety of environments. As well as understanding what our clients want to achieve, you'll discover what's possible within their existing framework and explore the best technologies to achieve the most effective results. You'll take part in a number of challenging projects for a range of clients, across a variety of industries. What you'll learn Here, it's not just about the languages you know. Depending on the nature of the project we'll train you in technologies such as SAP, Oracle, Java/J2EE, C#, Salesforce, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery and Angular.js. We'll also up skill you in the best delivery practices such as DevOps, Agile as well as Accenture delivery methods. You'll also get the chance to gain a range of industry certifications. But more than that, we want you to understand the bigger picture and develop deep industry expertise. So you'll get to learn all about IT strategy, the Accenture Technology Vision, data centre technology, security and enterprise architecture. Plus, because of the size and scope of our business, not only will you work with big name providers like Microsoft, Oracle and SAP, but also emerging market innovators. What's in it for you As well as the prospect of a great career centred around improving the way the world works and lives, you can look forward to a competitive starting salary and a generous holiday allowance. Other benefits include a pension scheme, personal laptop, an AMEX card, private healthcare, subsidised gym membership, season ticket loan and much more besides. For a comprehensive list of all our benefits, visit our website. What we're looking for IT skills are essential. So you'll need a degree in IT, computer science or a technology-related subject. However, if you have a real passion and flair for technology, as well as an understanding of how it can be used, we'll also consider a maths, science or engineering degree. You'll have a real interest in software engineering and end-to-end design and delivery, and you'll also know a thing or two about programming. Overall, we're looking for a willingness to try new things, a desire for self-improvement and a strong work ethic. If you are successful, you will need to be available for start dates between Oct 2020 and July 2021. Where you'll work You will need to live within commutable distance of the office you are applying to. Due to the nature of our work, you may be delivering projects on client sites anywhere in the UK and sometimes outside of the UK. You will need to be prepared to travel and sometimes live away from home for long periods of time. How to apply Full information on our application and selection process can be found on our website. Places are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. So please apply early to avoid disappointment. Deadline for applications is 08/11/2019. Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should suitable applicants be found. Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance, which means you can only apply for this role if you have 5 years' continuous UK address history at the point of application.