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We are now accepting applications for IT Specialist roles. Please click here to apply.

• What it involves

  IT Specialists develop proof of concepts, design, develop, build, test and implement systems to solve our clients’ business and IT problems. As an IT Specialist you will be a hands-on professional and you will develop an in-depth understanding of our products, offerings and services. The term ‘IT Specialist’ is fairly all encompassing. In reality it can involve any aspect of IT including Business Analysis, Application Development, Database Design, Package Customisation and Implementation, Testing, Support, Networking and Junior Project management.

  In terms of where you role would fit within the development of a solution for a client, the IT Architect will design the solution initially. This will then be passed to you to make it work. Therefore, as you can imagine, you will build and develop in-depth skills and knowledge of the products, offerings and services you’re working with and turn high level visions and architectures into fully functioning solutions.

• What we look for

  Great IT Specialists tend to be people who want to know how things work and who have a desire to fix things that don’t! You will need a keen interest in business and technology and be prepared to develop your knowledge to fully understand technical products and solutions

  You need to be logical in your work, have excellent problem solving, team working and interpersonal skills. Technical expertise and previous relevant work experience is unnecessary as we will provide you with all the technical training required.

• Training

  You will begin your IBM career with our new hire induction program, lasting several weeks. You will be given an introduction to technology fundamentals and project management skills. For 2 weeks of your induction, you will participate in a simulated project focussing on client facing and project management skills.

  You will be assigned a Professional Development Manager (PDM) in Foundation. You will put together an individually tailored training programme with your PDM which will include specific technical training that your role requires eg. Websphere, Rational, Java, in addition to any personal development training that you may need including Presenting with Confidence, Influencing Skills for Business etc.