- Company Name
- KBC Bank & Verzekering
- Job Title
- IT Traineeship - Launch your career
- Job Description
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**Job title**
IT Traineeship – 30‑Month Fast Track
**Role Summary**
A 30‑month rotational internship covering three of seven IT domains (e.g., Cybersecurity, Services & Infrastructure, Data & Reporting). The program combines on‑the‑job experience, structured training, and mentorship to develop technical, analytical, and leadership skills within an international banking environment.
**Expectations**
* Rotate through three distinct IT domains, completing a minimum of nine months in the second domain and one month in the first domain before moving to the final domain.
* Deliver tangible project outcomes in areas such as digital applications, sustainability initiatives, security hardening, and high‑performance infrastructure.
* Actively participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, contribute to product backlog refinement, and support continuous improvement.
* Build a professional network across departments and demonstrate effective collaboration and communication.
**Key Responsibilities**
* Work on domain‑specific projects, applying programming, data‑analysis, and system‑design skills.
* Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (product owners, developers, QA, operations) to define requirements and deliver solutions.
* Contribute to the development and maintenance of banking, retail, or corporate applications, ensuring compliance and quality standards.
* Support cybersecurity and IT‑risk initiatives, including vulnerability assessments, policy updates, and threat monitoring.
* Participate in regular training cycles (internal and external), covering both hard and soft skills; attain relevant certifications as part of personal development.
* Share learnings and best practices with the Young KBC Community and wider IT network.
**Required Skills**
* Strong programming foundation (Java, C#, or equivalent).
* Analytical thinking and problem‑solving ability across varied IT contexts.
* Passion for technology and a drive for continuous learning.
* Excellent teamwork and communication skills in a multilingual, multi‑disciplinary setting.
* Familiarity with Agile/Scrum principles; exposure to DevOps, cloud, or security concepts is advantageous.
**Required Education & Certifications**
* Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Informatics, Software/Computer Engineering, Mathematics with programming focus, or Commercial Engineering Informatics, obtained within the last three years.
* No mandatory certifications, but Agile/Scrum, cybersecurity (CISSP, CISM), or cloud (AWS, Azure) certifications are considered a plus.