The IT Academy at the Austrian Post
#PreprogrammedVariety
Are you looking for an exciting entry-level position in an IT setting and the opportunity to gain experience in a diverse array of fields?
Do you already have basic coding skills which you would like to sharpen in practice?
Then apply for a position in our IT Academy!
The IT Academy is a unique training program offered by the Austrian Post. You’ll have the chance to work as part of three different IT teams across an 11-month period. The Austrian Post knows only one way of learning, and that’s hands-on experience! You’ll be involved in fascinating projects and innovative products as a fully-fledged member of each team and will actively participate by offering your own ideas and solutions.
The program is certain to give you everything you need for a career in IT!
Which positions are there as part of the IT Academy and what kind of tasks do they involve?
Junior Developer*in
As an enthusiastic coder, you come with basic skills in C# and .Net and will work on designing new software components and developing solutions. In the process, you’ll also participate in analyses and cost estimates and will implement requirements based on the defined software architecture. Furthermore, you’ll also be responsible for the use of suitable libraries, frameworks, and tools, and will ensure that the coding guidelines are observed.
Junior Tester*in
Do you live by the motto “better safe than sorry”? As a Tester, you’ll be responsible for the definition, development, and implementation of (automated) test cases and, as a result, will guarantee the functionality of internal software. You come equipped with basic programming skills and are motivated to expand your IT expertise. You are characterized by a high degree of quality aware-ness and curiosity.
Junior Business Engineer*in
Do you have a talent for organization and basic technical know-how? As a Business Engineer, you’ll oversee IT projects and keep on top of things as they unfold. You’ll carry out business analyses and will be responsible for determining and developing requirements for software solutions. In the process, you’ll cultivate close working relationships with development teams and act as a contact person for technical issues. You’ll also help in the analysis, safeguarding, and optimization of existing IT systems. Commitment and an ability to take the initiative come naturally to you.
Junior Project Manager*in
Do you have a talent for organization and some basic technical know-how? Have already gained initial experience in project management? As an IT Project Manager*in, you’ll take on responsibility for IT-based projects. You will oversee them across their entire life-cycle, starting at the idea and planning stages before progressing to implementation. You will interact with various stakeholders as part of this process and will be involved in an intense process of coordination with the relevant teams.
Junior Cloud Engineer*in
Are coding and infrastructure inextricably linked for you? As a DevOps Engineer, you’ll work on the automation of infrastructure and processes. You’ll be responsible for the preparation of consistent CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery or Deployment) pipelines and IaC (Infrastructure as Code) templates. You also come with programming skills, especially in C#, and have already gained some basic experience with Azure.
Junior Data Scientist
Do you like to let data speak for itself? Does making realistic predictions have more to do with the application of suitable analysis methods than fortune-telling for you? You have already gained initial experience in Python or R. Big data is not an alien concept to you as you have already worked with databases. As a Data Scientist, you will prepare models, carry out evaluations and work with a variety of data types (structured, unstructured, batch, stream, etc.). You are characterised by a passion for new technology.
Junior SAP Developer*in
Your understanding of SAP goes beyond mere hearsay! You have already gained initial experience in the ABAP programming language and are already familiar with one or two SAP modules, such as FI, CO, HCM, MM, etc. As a Junior Developer in the SAP area, you will work together with others on analyses and cost estimates and will implement requirements in existing SAP modules. Furthermore, you will ensure compliance with the coding guidelines.
How the application process works
- Click on “Apply now” and create an account
- Upload your documents (CV, certificates, covering letter)
- We’ll reply to you in due course
- If you meet our criteria, you’ll be invited to interview
- You’ll get the chance to demonstrate your skills during a small test
- If both sides are happy with how everything went, there’s nothing stopping you from joining our IT Academy!
