Python Job: Technology Apprentice (Toronto & Montreal)

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Company

Accenture

Location

Toronto - Canada

Job type

Full-Time

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We are:
Accenture Technology, the people who deliver the services and solutions that power our clients’ businesses. We are technology rainmakers, movers and shakers. Every day, we imagine the impossible and enjoy the thrill of making it happen. We help clients tackle their biggest business problems and unlock growth potential in the cloud. Through Agile methods, we turn the New into reality at speed. We partner with key tech players, like Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce, SAP and Workday and together, deliver bigger and better results. We see ourselves as a culture of cultures, teaming up from delivery centers and client sites around the world. Ready to learn as much as you can? Because we'll give you numerous opportunities from informal training sessions to courses and certifications to keep your tech smarts sharp. Visit us here to find out more about Accenture Technology.


You are:

Ready for on-the-job training. You have always enjoyed learning new things and you’re excited to get hands-on experience in an innovative workplace.


About the apprenticeship:

  • An “earn and learn” program providing:
o Salary, training, and real-world experience
o Coaching to build skills at the entry-level position and advance your career
  • A full-time, yearlong position with an opportunity to be retained at the end of the program
  • Focused on candidates:
o With a high-school diploma/ equivalent or an associates degree (without a bachelors degree)
o Reskillers seeking to enter an industry unrelated to their current or previous work experience


The work:

  • Develop technology solutions that make a difference to business, society, and the environment
  • Join a diverse and inclusive team, filled with different Accenture teammates from around the world
  • Learn programming skills to build portions of applications that solve our client's business and IT challenges
  • Actively work in delivering large IT solutions to clients on time and within budget
  • Learn about every stage of the Service Delivery Lifecycle –– from new system rollouts to enhancements to ongoing maintenance of applications
• Closely analyze and test any new components or enhancements to existing IT modules • Talk with team members to design solutions that meet end users’ needs and technical requirements
  • Roll up your sleeves and work on all aspects of programming:

o Define, design and deliver new applications with your teammates.

o Write the programing code that brings new apps to life.

o Develop the system details and interfaces

o Fix any bugs that creep into any old or new code.

o Make sure critical systems continue running for our clients by maintaining the software code

o Analyze basic tech issues and stop the damage

o Keep well-written records describing how the software works, any special configurations, and how to troubleshoot

o Support implementation of new technologies, ensuring a successful transition to what’s new


Here's what you need:

  • High school diploma or equivalent


Bonus points if you:

  • Have a strong track record of good grades
  • Can look at problems both analytically and creatively
  • Feel comfortable speaking up and sharing your thoughts in person and in writing
  • Are curious about business and technology and want to constantly learn
  • Have experience being on a team –– at school, at another job, or in the military
  • Have exposure to a minimum of one programming language (e.g., Java, Javascript, C, C++, C#, SQL, Python, etc.)
  • Can use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • Exposure to advanced Excel functions such as pivot tables, v-look ups, macros