Software Engineer Graduate Programme 2016

Job description

Software Engineering Graduate Careers at Accenture

Location: Newcastle

Salary: Competitive salary and package

Start date: February, March, May, June and August
Any offer of employment is made subject to BPSS security checks

Software Engineering Graduates work to drive technology development programmes to deploy in different environments.

What will you be doing?
· As an Associate on our Software Engineering Graduate Programme you'll gain exposure to many different assignments from development to deployment. The programme combines formal training with practical, hands-on experience in live development environments
· You'll develop your knowledge of technologies such as SAP, Oracle, Java/J2EE, C#, BEA WebLogic and more. All this will click into place as you help to build client applications. There will also be the chance to gain an ICTTech certification
· After a few days spent on a formal induction, you'll embark on a fantastic training programme which will give you a wealth of insight into testing and technologies such as Java, .NET, IBM Rational Toolset and SAP (ABAP)
· Then we'll assign you to a project where you'll build your skills on the job
What do you need?
· To qualify for our Software Engineering Graduate Programme, you will typically need a degree in IT, Computer Science or a technology-related subject (There is no UCAS requirement)
· We also take Maths, Science and Engineering Graduates with a passion and flair for IT
· You could have qualifications in technology related subjects, such as a BTEC or HND
· Or you might have had exposure to programming languages such as C++, SQL, Java, Visual Basic or .NET, and operating systems such as UNIX. Yes, we don't want to exclude any tech talents
· A real passion for technology and the desire to build on your skills analytical and problem solving skills
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team
· Willingness to work on out of town assignments.

Desired profile

What is the application process?
Application form
· To get started, you will need to fill out an online application form and answer a couple of free text questions
· You'll also need to upload a CV and a Covering Letter (no more than 300 words) as to your motivation in applying to Accenture for the role
HireVue interview
· This is an on demand video interview which will consist of both video questions and an online coding and aptitude challenge
· You will be asked to discuss your key reasons for applying to Accenture and talk about your interest in technology and your relevant skills
· You can take this interview at a time and location convenient to you and will receive full instructions and advice on how to complete the interview
· During the interview you are able to rerecord your responses should you not be happy with your first answer
Assessment Centre
· This is the final stage of the recruitment process, where you will participate in various assessed activities
· Usually these include a face to face interview and group exercise task
· There is also a Q&A session to speak freely with current Accenture Software Engineering Grads to find out first-hand what it's actually like to work for Accenture as a Graduate
What's in it for you?
We have an extensive range of employee benefits, including:
· Competitive holiday allowance (plus 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice), contributory pension, private medical insurance, a gym subsidy, cycle to work scheme and an interest free season ticket loan for travel
· We also offer excellent maternity pay, a childcare voucher scheme, flexibility and ongoing support for working parents/carers and many different communities focused on connecting our employees
· In addition, you can take advantage of a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts in the local area to benefit you, family and friends
· For further information and a list of employee benefits please visit www.accenture.com/ukgraduates
Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, with more than 305,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world's most successful companies, Accenture collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments. The company generated net revenues of US $30.0 billion for the fiscal year ended Aug. 31, 2014. Its home page is www.accenture.com .
Please also note that Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Closing date: August 31 st 2016.
Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.