Liberty IT welcomes 28 graduate software engineers to the TechStart programme. Every engineering career starts somewhere, and the first few months often shape much of what follows. That feels especially true now. As AI changes how software is designed, developed and delivered, strong foundations, problem-solving and sound judgement matter more than ever. Last month, 28 graduates have joined Liberty IT as Associate Software Engineers across its Belfast, Dublin and Galway locations. They join the 10 graduates who started with Liberty IT in May, and will work across its business units and engineering groups through its TechStart graduate programme, gaining hands-on experience while developing their technical and professional skills. Giving graduates a strong start. TechStart is designed to support graduates as they transition from university into the workplace, and into their first role as an entry-level software engineer. Its programme combines structured learning and development with mentoring and practical experience on real-world technology projects. Inside the TechStart programme. Graduates begin with an immersive, in-person training programme of around 12 weeks, delivered in two-week sprints covering engineering foundations, full-stack engineering and enterprise engineering. Alongside the technical training, professional skills workshops focus on communication, team building and critical thinking, helping graduates develop the wider skills every engineering career needs. Learning alongside experienced engineers. From early on, graduates work on projects targeted for production, following the full development, testing and release lifecycle in an Agile environment. Through its Buddy Scheme, each graduate also has a dedicated mentor in their team, giving them ongoing feedback and coaching as they find their feet. Clear pathways into Liberty IT. For some of this year's graduates, joining TechStart means coming back. A number of them completed internships with Liberty IT before finishing their degrees, and many of its engineers have followed a similar route, from summer scholar placements and a placement year through to a graduate role. Emma Mullan, its Senior Director of Talent, welcomed this year's intake: Emma Mullan Senior Director of Talent at Liberty IT Liberty IT is delighted to welcome the newest graduates to Liberty IT as they begin their roles as Associate Software Engineers. Its TechStart programme is an important part of how Liberty IT build and sustain its talent pipeline, giving graduates the opportunity to develop strong foundations early in their careers while gaining hands-on experience across the business. Tony Marron Managing Director and Global Engineering Capability Lead AI is changing software engineering significantly, but it is not reducing the importance of strong engineers, it is increasing it. As AI takes on more the mechanics of software development, engineers increasingly add value through how they frame problems, evaluate outputs and make sound technical decisions. That makes strong engineering foundations and judgement more important than ever.

Liberty IT takes gold medal at Mary peter Trust's 2026 Corporate Games. 17 September 2026 Almost 100 staff and clients from business organisations across Northern Ireland got behind the 2026 Mary Peters Trust Corporate Games on Friday, 11th September. Held at the Mary Peters Track in Belfast, teams enjoyed a pre-Games warm-up before taking on a range of fun-packed events and challenges for all fitness levels. Discover more Browse Digital Magazines Access Premium News Taking the top trophy and crowned overall winner of the 2026 Corporate Games was Liberty IT. They were closely followed by runners-up, Evelyn Partners with GE Vernova picking up the bronze medal position. This year organisers included several brand-new games curated by Connect Through Service to add a little extra fun to the friendly competitive nature of the Games. Competitors ended their 'Sports Day' with a BBQ lunch and received goody bags sponsored by The Maxol Group for a second consecutive year. The event ended with a relaxed awards ceremony with Lady Mary Peters presenting medals to winners and runners-up. This year's event attracted competitors from a range of business and sporting organisations including Alchemy, Allstate, Evelyn Partners, Fujitsu, GE Vernova, Hughes Insurance, Liberty IT, Wilson Nesbitt. Congratulating the winners, Lady Mary Peters said: "We had a brilliant day as always and well done to our winners Liberty IT and to everyone who took part. It's a fabulous team building experience for companies and their staff which also raises funds for the Mary Peters Trust to help us continue our work helping promising young athletes to reach their full potential. "It was so rewarding to see such a fantastic turn-out at the track and I would like to thank everyone who took part and those who organised the games. It's encouraging to see the importance businesses place on health and wellbeing in the workforce and how they want to contribute to the development of Northern Ireland's sporting talent. Discover more Form An LLC Businesses "I would also like to say thank-you to The Maxol Group and its CEO Brian Donaldson for their welcome support - it's very much appreciated. "We've already set the date for next year's event which will take place on Friday 10th September 2027. So why not register now for 2027 by contacting Sarah Weir at [email protected]." Brian Donaldson, Chief Executive of The Maxol Group said: "Congratulations to all the winners. We hope our goodie bags gave each team a little extra lift to power them through the day! "Being 'at the heart of it' in the communities we serve right across Northern Ireland is something we take real pride in, and that's why we're delighted to support the Games for a second year running. "Events like these bring businesses and people together and that sense of community is something we're proud to be part of. It's also a fantastic cause as every team that takes part helps raise money for the next generation of sporting talent right here in Northern Ireland." * By signing up you agree to receive the latest news and updates from Business Eye. You may opt out at any time. Discover more businesses Search Public Records Get Business Reports