Technology Apprentice

Accenture•Vancouver, BC

1d•CA$19 - CA$32•Onsite

About The Position

This is an "earn and learn" program providing salary, training, and real-world experience. It includes coaching to build skills for an entry-level position and advance your career. This is a full-time, yearlong position with an opportunity for retention at the end of the program. It is focused on candidates with a high-school diploma/equivalent or an associate's degree (without a bachelor's degree), and reskillers seeking to enter an industry unrelated to their current or previous work experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
Define, design and deliver new applications with your teammates.
Write the programming code that brings new apps to life.
Develop the system details and interfaces.
Fix any bugs that creep into any old or new code.
Maintain the software code to ensure critical systems continue running for our clients.
Analyze basic tech issues and stop the damage.
Keep well-written records describing how the software works, any special configurations, and how to troubleshoot.
Support implementation of new technologies, ensuring a successful transition to what’s new.