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Organization: Accenture Technology Solutions
Location: Chicago, IL


Accenture Technology Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Accenture, is a global company of technology specialists who focus on delivering deep IT expertise to clients. As part of our global team, you’ll work with the latest software and leading-edge development tools—giving you the opportunity to build specialist skills and expertise on the job. We need people who thrive on technology challenges, people who can help turn innovative ideas into effective results.

Job Description:
Accenture Technology Solutions is looking for people to join our 4-week Entry Level Training Program in our Chicago, IL location. This program is geared towards individuals starting their career in IT. It covers the latest, in-demand technologies, including Java programming.
During the training, you will deepen your technical skills and learn how, at Accenture Technology Solutions, you can use them to help deliver innovative solutions to Accenture clients. The training uses the latest technology in training and combines computer based learning with group interaction. It is a great opportunity to learn and network.


The Entry-Level Training Program is our primary vehicle for selecting people for Associate Software Engineer roles at Accenture Technology Solutions. People who successfully complete this program may be offered a position as an Associate Software Engineer with Accenture Technology Solutions. So not only will you have the opportunity to strengthen IT skills and learn to apply them in a business environment, you could potentially gain a job at the end of it.


As an Associate Software Engineer, you will be assigned to a client project. Although the training class is conducted in Java, your project assignment may be in another in-demand technology, with additional training provided. Assignments are based on business need, with consideration of individual skills and preference.


Associate Software Engineers will assist with the development, delivery and management of technology-based business solutions. As a programmer, you will work on coding, testing and implementing configuration changes and assist in the design of software applications to meet both functional ad technical requirements.



Must be currently located in Chicago, IL or surrounding area.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

We require one or more training/school courses in programming/software development including training in at least one of the following: C, C++, Visual Basic or Java.


Professional Skill Requirements:
Strong interest in software programming
Ability to work as a team member
Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
Desire to work in an information systems environment
Strong oral and written communication skills


Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.


Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa.

Accenture is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Accenture:

Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. The main reason people choose a career at Accenture is because of the work we do. With many of the word’s leading companies as our clients—including 91 of the Fortune Global 100, two-thirds of the Fortune Global 500 and government agencies around the world—every project we undertake is helping shape the future of business, government and society.

Another reason to join Accenture is because our people enjoy working here. Join Accenture and you will work in a dynamic environment, teaming with motivated people that make ideas happen. We have an extremely diverse workforce, but are united by a common culture. We promote an inclusive, collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where people use teamwork, respect and trust to achieve goals.

You’ll find the flexibility that helps you strike the right balance between your work and personal life. And you’ll have access to a renowned training program throughout your career to support your career development and stay at the top of your game. We offer around 80 more training hours than our competitors—in 2006 alone we invested nearly $700 million in training and provided an average of 75 hours of training per person.

With 152,000 employees in 49 countries, we bring together the unique experiences and perspectives of a diverse workforce to help clients become high-performance businesses. In other words, we help them become more successful in every part of their business, from strategic planning to day-to-day operations. This includes helping them identify and enter new markets, increase revenues in existing markets, and deliver their products and services more effectively and efficiently.
The sheer scale of our technology capabilities and client engagements differentiates what we do from most other companies. Many of our clients are global organizations, so we build systems that operate across several countries and even continents—creating the digital infrastructure of business today. We know better than most how to mobilize the right people, skills, alliances, and technologies to deliver innovation and results that create high-performance businesses.

Visit our website to learn more about Accenture and all of our career opportunities.www.uscareers.accenture.com

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