Entry IT Roles, Leap Technology Program, Fidelity Investments, Durham, NC
Posted October 9, 2018
Leap is Fidelity’s state of the art talent development program designed to equip recent IT graduates to become best-in-class technologists. Leap takes place in North Carolina’s innovative learning center. Upon successful completion of the program, participants will be placed within our diverse technology organization for full-time employment. Opportunities exist in multiple roles and locations throughout the US.
What You Bring To the Role
Requirements–
- Recent completion or current pursuit of Bachelor’s Degree
- Hands-on technical project experience
- Ability to collaborate with others in a team-oriented, dynamic environment
- Passionate about learning new technologies
Nice to Have-
- Prior technology-related internship
Track Focus Areas
- The Leap program offers four unique tracks that focus in different areas of technology: Software Engineering, Data Engineering, Systems Analysis, and Systems Engineering. Read more about Leap’s track descriptions, skill requirements, and the program’s strategic direction.
Program Structure
Participants go through a dynamic 17 weeks* of training.
You will experience:
- Week 1: Building a foundation around understanding Fidelity, its culture, and values. An introduction to the financial services industry and the technologies that support it.
- Weeks 2-3: Common training across all four technology tracks. Includes networking and enrichment activities interspersed with other entry level technologists.
- Weeks 4-16: Integrated classroom and team-based live project work organized into agile sprints. Regular mentoring and feedback is provided throughout the program.
- Week 17: Creative project showcases and full-time placement transition preparedness.
Non- NC participants are housed together in Raleigh, North Carolina outside of working hours.
*The Systems Engineering track is 12 weeks as it does not include a project.
For information about working at Fidelity and benefits like employer match for retirement, tuition reimbursement, and how Fidelity can help repay your existing student loans, visit FidelityCareers.com. Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer.
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