Projects Technical Support Intern (Placement Year, 2026 - 2027) in Manchester

Unisys is a global technology solutions company that powers breakthroughs for the world's leading organizations. We specialize in delivering secure, cutting‑edge digital platforms, cloud and infrastructure services, enterprise computing, and business process solutions. With a legacy of innovation and a forward‑thinking mindset, Unisys helps clients across industries—from government to financial services—to transform their operations and achieve mission‑critical outcomes.

The chosen candidate will undergo initial induction training as a group and then be deployed onto project work as part of the development support team. They will work closely with internal teams and directly with clients, including on client sites, and will contribute to the success of the ePortal program. Working in a software development team in a commercial environment on financial software for UK financial institutions, the candidate will develop and support incremental banking solutions. The role involves liaising with colleagues at all levels, including System Designers, System Testers, and subject‑matter experts.

• Work as part of a team throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coding and scripting.
• Testing and quality assurance.
• General technical support.
• Business analysis and documentation.
• Direct client assistance.

• Completion of Years 1 and 2 of a Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent).
• Degree course should be Computer Science or a related field.

• Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Previous programming experience.
• Problem‑solving and investigative skills.
• Knowledge of basic software engineering concepts.
• Interest in Windows and SQL.
• Ability to learn and apply new technologies quickly.

• Open to working in development, test, or support environments.
• Self‑motivated with a practical attitude and a desire to learn.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional customer/telephone manner when engaging senior stakeholders and clients.
• Problem‑solving and reasoning abilities.
• Natural curiosity for technology.
• Effective teamwork or independent contribution capability.

Unisys is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to age, caste, citizenship, color, disability, family medical history, family status, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. This commitment includes our efforts to provide all those who seek to express interest in employment the opportunity to participate without barriers.