Technology Intern

Job Description:

Fidelity Investments Technology Internship Programme

Location: Galway

Placement Dates: Internships begin in late January or late March and run through to the end of August.

An internship at Fidelity Investments offers you hands-on work experience, along with structured learning to develop your professional skills and help you prepare for your future. This is more than just a job; it's a connection to colleagues across the company and the chance to enjoy social opportunities like our sports and social club, fun events, and our grassroots communities of practice (CoPs).

Successful students will get hands on technical experience working in one of our technology teams. You will get an opportunity to learn more about how leading-edge technologies are being used by the Fintech industry. You will undergo professional training in areas such as your personal brand, communication, and presentation through a group challenge.

Internships begin in late January or late March and run through to the end of August.

The Expertise We’re Looking For

• You have strong analytical, communication, and organisational skills and can competently deal with multiple tasks at a given time

• Problem solving is your natural talent

• You have superb communication skills – verbal and written – with the ability to communicate effectively with business partners and understand their requirements

• Ownership and leadership mentality

The Skills You Bring

Our workspace encourages fresh ideas, creative thinking and rewards visionary, passionate individuals. We pride ourselves on a culture that allows you to share, collaborate and be yourself in a highly dynamic and inclusive workplace.

• Technical Aptitude: Demonstrates ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools and demonstrate this knowledge in day to day work. Attention to detail and follow-through on all tasks.

• Initiative & Proactivity: Good ability to information-gather & learn. Takes action to complete tasks and projects and to overcome obstacles. Comfortable with a fluid work environment.

• Personal Effectiveness: Has good interpersonal awareness and understands how to respond to people. Keeps team informed and up-to-date.

The Value You Deliver

Working under close supervision with direction, performing tasks in your designated function, you will:

• Design, code, test, debug and document computer programs in line with specifications

• Prepare test data for unit testing

• Analyse, diagnose and resolve errors with hardware and system software

• Investigate and respond to user queries

• Implement quality development practices

• Actively participate as a member of cross-functional agile development teams getting exposure to all aspects of iterative and incremental software development and deployment

Who Should Apply

Students with a real passion for technology with grades of 2.1 or higher

Company Overview

At Fidelity, we are focused on making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experiences. Fidelity established an Ireland presence in 1996 and we currently employ 2,000+ staff across IT and shared services, with offices in Dublin (City West) and Galway (Parkmore East). For information about working at Fidelity, visit FidelityInvestments.ie

Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer.

We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation, contact [email protected]

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