IT Intern

About our group:

The Seagate Wafer Factory IT team is part of Global Wafer Systems (GWS) group responsible for designing, developing and supporting critical business solutions at factory sites in Asia, Europe and the US. The teams are located worldwide which requires significant collaboration from all members of our global team. The Global Factory IT solutions portfolio includes Shop floor Client applications, several dashboard applications in technologies: HTML5, Angular, Java, .NET and integration services including containerized orchestration systems such as Kubernetes & messaging platforms RabbitMQ.

About the role - you will:

We have an exciting opportunity for an IT Intern wishing to take on an 11-month placement, commencing in September 2025 to join the GWS Factory IT team in Springtown facility.

You will 

• Gain real world experience in developing and supporting software solutions in the factory production environment working in a cross site, cross functional team setup.
• Prototype new age integration solutions using latest technologies & messaging platforms.
• Provide support to the existing software solutions, info security & quarterly maintenance activities working with global teams.
• Develop technical design and end user documentation for the development teams and support teams.
• Follow software development and support processes and procedures to ensure a high quality of work is delivered to the business with minimal disruptions.
• Gain experience with the IT Service Management including Incident, Change and Problem Management processes from inception through closure in an enterprise system such as ServiceNow.
   

About you:

• Good programming skills desirable.
• Technical minded, analytical thinker and able to produce ideas and solutions. Demonstrate experience in problem solving abilities.
• Strong teamwork qualities as well as communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment. 
• Have general understanding of the technology stack, software development & support processes.
   

Your experience includes:

• IT Project experience in software development, maintenance and support.
• Programming skills with Java, C# .NET, ReactJS/JavaScript, Angular, HTML5, SQL. 
• Currently undertaking a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT/Software Engineering related degree programme. 

Completed applications should be submitted no later than midnight on Sunday, 19th January 2025.

This is a Full-Time position working 39 hours per week, on-site working. The placement dates are: Starting on Monday, 1st September 2025 and finishing Friday, 21st August 2026.

This role does meet the criteria set by the Home Office for sponsorship on a Skilled Worker Visa as such sponsorship of this visa cannot be offered.

Please demonstrate on your Cover Letter or CV how you meet the criteria set out in the job description identified above. 

At Seagate we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. To see all vacancies that Seagate has available, please sign up - Register your interest in career updates with our Talent Network and to be considered for future opportunities.

Seagate Technology is committed to equal opportunity in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community irrespective of sex, marital status, religious affiliation, age, disability or ethnic origin. The Company specifically welcomes applications from the protestant community who are currently underrepresented in this job category. All applications will be considered strictly on the basis of merit.
 

Location:

Derry / Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Our Springtown site is one of Derry/Londonderry’s largest manufacturers, and we’re proud that Seagate is a flexible and inclusive place to work. We have more than 1,400 employees spanning research and development, manufacturing, and many other functions.

Here at work, you can grab breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks at our subsidized on-site cafe.

Looking for an active break from your workday? We’ve got you covered. Take a group or individual exercise class during lunch or after work at our on-site gym. 

Network with your colleagues through the Young Professionals Network, Women’s Leadership Group, the Carers Café (for caregivers of individuals with disabilities), Volunteer in the community with our support! Join our creative network, which includes a choir, foreign language classes and even a cookery class! 

Join our  Employee Resource Groups (ERG), a voluntary, employee-led community built on a shared diversity identity and/or an appreciation of that identity, open to ALL current employees at Seagate! 

See list below of many of our Springtown Company Benefits:

• Health – Private Healthcare, for employees and dependents, Company sick pay and medical leave, Occupational healthcare service, Employee assistance programmes, Group income protection and On-site gym/ exercise classes / personal trainer.

• Work Life Balance – Annual leave, Flexible working hours, Part-time working, Enhanced maternity pay, Enhanced paternity pay, Bereavement leave.

• Finance – Pension – employer contributory scheme, Life assurance, Employee stock purchase plan, Competitive base pay, Company bonus scheme, Reward and recognition, Employee savings scheme, Perks at work discount programmes, Employee discount scheme, Pay for civil / jury duty.

• Career – Degree / non degree assistance Externally accredited training and development opportunities, Service awards, LinkedIn learning, Learning & development programmes.
   

Location: Springtown, United Kingdom
Travel: None