Jacobs 2019 Computer Science Graduate - Melbourne

Imagine the Possibilities 

Jacobs is a global provider of technical, professional and scientific services including engineering, architecture, construction, operations and project management. With 74,000+ employees in 230+ locations around the world, we serve a broad range of companies and organizations, including industrial, commercial and government clients across multiple markets and geographies.  

 As part of the Jacobs Graduate Program, you will work on real projects, bids and tenders from the get go. Gaining valuable experience to build on your theoretical knowledge, our program provides you the opportunity to collaborate with a range of experts and industry leaders to help guide, mentor and shape your career. 

Jacobs Graduates are well supported with professional and personal development programs in place to ensure you have the opportunity to be the best you can be. You will be part of the Jacobs Future Network which is a global program designed for early career professionals. The employee-led network helps members see the opportunities available at Jacobs, feel connected to the company and their global colleagues, gain exposure to leaders, and helps you to shape and fulfil your career aspirations. 

About the Opportunity: Computer Science Graduate

The Computer Science graduate will work closely with internal project teams and client business stakeholders to design, build, test, deploy, and operate software solutions. Jacobs has broad software engineering needs ranging from plant and control systems to performance monitoring dashboards to corporate and third-party financial, analytical, and reporting visualisations, and more.

The Computer Science graduate should have strong, hands-on coding skills and a proven ability to build working software solutions to meet specifications, including:

• An in-depth, end-to-end, knowledge of how software systems work.
• Expertise in at least one contemporary computer programming language; Javascript, Python, Scala, C++, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of the software development life-cycle.
• Familiar with coding standards and best practices.
• Knowledge of data privacy and security concerns, and how they apply to operational systems.

About you 

At Jacobs we value people. Having the right balance of diversity, career and lifestyle enables us to consistently deliver and exceed clients’ expectations. Working alongside industry leaders, you will have the opportunity to develop your career working on key projects in an environment which encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation. To support your professional growth, Jacobs flexible working arrangements, extended leave options and a host of social, health and well-being events and initiatives will underpin our commitment to you. 

The successful candidate will: 

• Have completed your degree by January 2019
• Be technically inquisitive 
• Possess strong leadership skills 
• Have the ability to work independently and in a team to learn from another perspective 
• Ask questions and challenge the norm 
• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian permanent resident 

Does this sound like you? To become a Graduate at Jacobs, apply today! Please include the following documents so we are able to make an informed decision. Incomplete applications cannot be considered; 

• Resume
• Cover letter – tell us about yourself & in which specific discipline you have a passion in and where you see your career developing
• Academic Record
• Working rights - Scan/Copy of a Birth Certificate or Passport (Vevo check if applicable)