How to keep the world connected and make life easier through technology: these are just some of the problems you’ll find yourself thinking about if you join ICT. Our teams are some of the best in the industry, supported by a world-class research function to help them develop state-of-the-art solutions and technologies. A technical degree would be ideal, there are numerous different roles in ICT and some are rotational which means you'll work on several different projects during your two-year programme.

With an extensive offering of innovative solutions targeted at our local, national and international customers, we believe in putting the customer at the heart of everything we do in paving the way with our solutions across networked IT and telecommunication services, and our higher value broadband and internet products.

From the very start, you’ll work on real-life projects and get valuable hands-on experience. As well as coaching, training and mentoring to help your personal development, you’ll also receive all the technical training you need to become an expert in your specific field. This could include training in Agile Software development, SCRUM, Cisco, ITIL and Communication Networks training. Training that will give you the chance to turn your own innovative ideas into reality.

ROLES YOU COULD EXPERIENCE INCLUDE:

Technology, Design & Consultancy – providing tailored solutions for our customers, including implementing new products, services and systems, you’ll need to have strong technical skills, and feel confident talking about technology and its benefits to some of our biggest customers.

Software and Platform Engineering – working at the cutting edge of IT and communication systems, you’ll need to be technically astute, and excited by the challenge of achieving the seemingly impossible. You’ll be involved in the complete system development cycle, from application development and software validation, to network application design and programming.

IT Systems & Software Engineering – as a highly technical systems engineer with strong design and development skills, you’ll need to demonstrate a good understanding and working knowledge of IP Networks, protocols and network components and be able to own a number of technical requirements and projects.

IT Technical Operations – working at the centre of our IT infrastructure, you’ll be looking after the systems that help BT lead the field in a software-driven world. You'll also be looking after the technology we depend on to run our own business, making sure that infrastructure and internal systems are always ready for action.

Security – you’ll be designing and implementing ever more robust security infrastructure for our customers.

Research Technical Specialist - with a world-class team of researchers and scientists located worldwide, you could be working in research areas such as multimedia systems, internet technologies, mobility and convergence, optimisation and artificial intelligence, programmable networks, knowledge management, and information security. This is an ideal opportunity to work with advanced technologies on exciting and complex projects, covering all aspects of IT and telecommunications technology. What’s more, you’ll have a front seat view as BT turns your ideas into the business and consumer products of tomorrow.

Find out what our graduates have been doing in the ICT stream by visiting the Profiles section.

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