Software Developer/Engineer - Graduate Development Program

ION; Milano; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global software solutions company in Milan is seeking a Software Developer/Engineer for its Graduate Development Program, which aims to accelerate the careers of recent graduates through hands-on experience and mentoring. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in a STEM discipline, some programming skills, and strong teamwork abilities. This full-time, permanent position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in an agile environment.

Qualifications

• Degree obtained within the past year or currently studying.
• Above-average academic performance.
• Good level of English in writing and speaking.
• Residence in Italy or plans to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Participate in rotations throughout the three-year program.
• Engage in mentoring and coaching.
• Gain hands-on experience in agile development methodologies.

Skills

Programming in Java

Programming in C#

Programming in C++

Programming in JavaScript

Team collaboration

English (B2 level)

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in a STEM discipline

Job description

Software Developer/Engineer - Graduate Development Program

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About The Job

Our Graduate Program (aka Leadership Development Program) for Software Developers and Engineers is a three-year career acceleration program crafted for new graduates who share our passion for growth and technology evolution. Through job rotations, coaching, training sessions, mentoring, and continuous feedback, you will gain hands‑on experience of the state‑of‑the‑art methodologies and technologies used in our agile product development organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a STEM discipline.
• Above-average grades.
• You must have obtained your degree in the past 1 year, or be studying for it now.
• Some programming ability in languages such as Java, C#, C++, or JavaScript.
• A good level of written and spoken English (B2).
• Excellent team working and collaboration skills.
• You are an Italian resident or planning to relocate to Italy.
• If you’re from a non-EU country, you must have a valid EU visa or work permit.

Contract Type

• Full-time, permanent contract.

About Us

We’re a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, data, and business insights to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. We are a truly global company; we employ 13,000+ people at 60+ offices and serve 4,800+ customers worldwide. The Leadership Development Program opportunity is also available within the ION Group family of companies.

Important Notes

According to the Italian Law (L.68/99) candidates from the disability list will be given priority. Due to the high volume of applications, only those candidates that meet the required criteria for selection will be contacted. Please do not apply if you don’t currently have the legal right to work in Italy, or if that right is just about to expire, or if that right has restrictions imposed which would prevent you from undertaking a full‑time employment contract.

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