Trainee (m/f/d/x) Focus Product & Technology

B. Deutsche Telekom AG; Bonn; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract from start

Onboarding program

Trainee community

Mentoring program

Buddy support

Strategic project opportunities

Magenta Friday events

International assignment opportunities

Job summary

Deutsche Telekom AG in Germany offers an 18-month Start up! Trainee Program for graduates in IT and business. You will gain broad insights across the organization, completing five project assignments including initial work in Product & Technology and later topics across the group.

You will benefit from onboarding, mentoring, buddy support, and a strong trainee community to develop your career and expand your professional network.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, business informatics, data science, software engineering or similar field.
• Graduates of all academic levels welcome to apply.
• At least 6 months of internship or work experience in modern digital technologies.

Responsibilities

• Complete 5 project assignments, first in Product & Technology, then across the group.
• Explore topics beyond the first assignment and work on strategic projects.
• Engage with the trainee community, attend onboarding and development activities.

Skills

Curious

Courageous

Innovative mindset

Team player

Education

Computer science

Business informatics

Data science

Software engineering

Job description

Start your career at Telekom – become part of a global team!

Are you ready to conquer the world? Then you've come to the right place! Deutsche Telekom is represented in over 50 countries worldwide and is one of Europe's leading telecommunications providers. Our products and services connect people and improve daily life. With the best network and a strong presence in the gigabit society, we set standards. Our digital future is driven by more than 200,000 innovative minds. Become part of our team and shape your future with us.

Your Start Date – Completely Flexible

Our Trainee Program starts every quarter – choose your preferred start date that suits you best.

Additional Benefits

• Guaranteed Target Position: Our trainees receive a permanent employment contract right from the start.
• Special Onboarding Program: You will receive a week of comprehensive onboarding, including networking, for an optimal program start.
• Community as an Important Element: The trainee community is closely networked, and regular events take place to strengthen team cohesion.
• Strengthen Your Network: You design your program individually. We support you along the way and help you with networking.
• Mentoring Program: The \"Start up!\" community offers a mentoring program with experienced executives who support you in your career development.
• Buddy Concept: Every trainee is supported during onboarding by a buddy who is available to answer any questions.
• Strategic Thinking: In addition to your own project assignments, you have the opportunity to work on additional strategic projects.

Tasks

For talents with an entrepreneurial mindset and the courage to shape the future, the 18-month \"Start up!\" Trainee Program offers space to learn and develop. We offer you a broad spectrum of insights into our organization, as well as the opportunity to leave your comfort zone and explore new topics in order to reach your full potential.

Hit the ground running and steer your own career! You will complete 5 project assignments: the first within Product & Technology. Afterwards, you can select your subsequent projects individually across the entire group.

Step out of your comfort zone! After your first assignment, you decide which topics you want to dive deeper into. During the program, we want you to leave your comfort zone and explore new fields within Deutsche Telekom. We will support you with an extensive network.

Expand your network and experience the trainee community! Fridays are reserved for \"Magenta Friday.\" All trainees come together to work on strategic, innovative growth topics outside of their project assignments. Trainees work in different teams to organize events, promote their further development, or contribute to social initiatives.

Go international! A leading digital telecommunications company without international experience? Never! One of your 3-month assignments will be abroad. You decide which country and city yourself.

Understand our business! Take the opportunity to get to know Deutsche Telekom's operational business. During our \"Service Days,\" you can gain direct insights into how Deutsche Telekom works with customers. Choose your \"Service Days,\" such as a day in customer service, a visit to a T-Shop, or a stop at one of our service centers. You will gain direct insight into how we turn customers into fans every day.

Choose your start date! You have the opportunity to start the program every quarter. Simply discuss with your contact person which date suits you best.

Profile

You hold a degree in computer science, business informatics, data science, software engineering or a similar field and have profound knowledge of information and communication technologies and/or programming. Graduates of all academic levels (Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate/PhD) are welcome to apply.

Skills

You are curious, courageous and question the status quo, bring an innovative spirit to the table and actively contribute ideas and enjoy being part of a collaborative trainee community.

Basic Knowledge

• Network Technologies & Architecture (e.g. 5G, ORAN, etc.)
• Software Engineering (e.g. DevOps, Full-Stack Development, Cloud Computing, etc.)
• Artificial Intelligence (e.g. Machine Learning, Deep Learning, etc.)
• Big Data / Data Analytics
• Cyber Security

Focus on Employees

You are a passionate team player and enthusiastic about creating the best experiences for our employees by contributing to modern digital technologies topics and much more.

Relevant Experience

You have gained at least 6 months of initial relevant internship or work experience in the field of modern digital technologies. Ideally, you have up to about 1 year of total relevant professional experience and want to targetedly advance your career within a trainee program.

Understanding of Corporate Strategies

You understand how modern digital technologies, digitalization and Data & AI contribute to achieving corporate goals and are motivated to translate business challenges into data-driven solutions with measurable impact.

Intercultural Competence

Our Start up! community thrives on its internationality. Therefore, strong intercultural skills should be in your DNA.

International Experience

Experience abroad — whether through studying abroad, work & travel, etc. — is a must (at least 3 months).

Commitment and Entrepreneurial Spirit

As a Start up! trainee, you are passionate about driving change! Experience in social engagement and/or entrepreneurial projects is therefore very welcome.

Language Skills

You are fluent in English, both written and spoken, at C1 level and German at B2 level. Furthermore, you are motivated to improve your German skills during the program.

Severely disabled applicants will be given preference in the case of equal qualifications.

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