Software Co-Op Placement 2025

TN Ireland; Limerick; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated individuals for their Cooperative placement program. This opportunity involves working closely with a dynamic team on IT and software improvement projects, supporting data analysis, and enhancing process workflows. Ideal candidates will be enrolled in relevant university courses and possess strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. If you're eager to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment and contribute to meaningful projects, this is the perfect chance to kickstart your career. Join a collaborative team and make an impact while developing your skills in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant university program.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify IT/Software improvement projects with your team.
• Support data analysis and project documentation.
• Create and analyze process workflows for efficiency.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

PC Skills

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Self-Motivation

Flexibility

Education

University Qualification in Information Technology

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Computer Science

Job description

Throughout the placement, you will be an integral part of Stryker’s 2025 Cooperative cohort. Tasks and responsibilities may include:

1. Together, with your Stryker team leader and college supervisor, identify an IT/Software improvement project along with project objectives, scope, success factors, milestones and evaluation.
2. Support and assist the in-depth data analysis of various data sets and reports.
3. Perform duties in support of the design, data extraction, research and reporting in areas of performance, outcomes and compliance with policies and rules.
4. Provide support with project meetings to ensure data accuracy and documentation.
5. Create and analyze process workflows to increase efficiency with cross-functional divisions and departments including the analysis of data trends and report and file creation.
6. Draft internal correspondences and perform general and clerical duties as assigned.

What you will need:

1. Currently completing an Irish or Northern Irish university qualification in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science or other related courses.
2. Honesty and integrity; must comply with the quality system, regulations, and company policies.
3. Self-motivated, flexible, and hardworking - enjoys working in a dynamic, fast and results-oriented environment.
4. Reliable, dependable, and punctual.
5. Organised, focused, and capable of multi-tasking.
6. Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
7. Good verbal and written communication skills.
8. Basic level of PC skills required.
9. Is a team player and capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team.

To be eligible:

1. Enrolled at an Irish or Northern Irish university for the duration of the cooperative placement.
2. Available for either 6, 9 or 12 months – exact duration and start date to be discussed with your Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Stryker.

Next steps:

Once you have applied to one of our co-op opportunities, our dedicated University Recruiting Business Partners will take some time to look through your application and ensure you meet the criteria in relation to the specific position. If you are successful, they will reach out to you to schedule a 15-minute Microsoft Teams video call to learn more about you and what you are interested in. This step will happen approximately end of August – September.

Should all requirements be met, and you are happy to proceed, in September, successful candidates will be invited to a final round business interview with the hiring team. Your University Recruiting Business Partner will ensure you are fully equipped for this once reaching this step in the process.

If successful through the final round business interview, we aim to move to offer stage between September – November.

Please note, individual recruitment timelines may vary – please keep in contact with your University Recruiting Business Partner and your university placement coordinator for specific timelines and updates.