Joe

Senior Software Engineer

Joined us in 2004 as a placement student, and returned as a graduate in 2006.

How did you end up in Liberty IT?

"In 2003 I was studying Computer Science at QUB. I took part in a placement interview with LIT and successfully obtained a position as a Placement Software Engineer. After an enjoyable year, I finished my degree and applied again as a graduate."

Why did you accept the offer?

"During my placement I had admired the quality and enthusiasm of the staff at LIT, so I had no hesitation in accepting the opportunity to work with them in a team-oriented environment. I had learned a great deal from staff who were experienced in a range of technologies, and who demonstrated a willingness to pass on their knowledge to help me develop my own skills."

How did you settle in?

"LIT makes a big effort to settle in new employees, and the staff are also warm and welcoming. As part of the orientation process I was assigned a mentor to show me the ropes and ensure I got to know the people, the project, and the resources I needed. Another part of the orientation process involves bringing new recruits together to learn about the various market areas within the company, so I didn't feel isolated or confused, and I learned why I was here and what I was supposed to be doing."

What are you working on now?

"Presently I'm working on systems that deal with the administration of Car and Property insurance for U.S customers. Fortunately my job covers a wide range of areas across the business as I work on the backend C++ servers. I am looking forward to a new challenge in the near future as I will be working with the JAVA technologies on the project. On a daily basis I help develop a range of services from saving, editing and renewing Customer Policies, to producing statistics, billing records, Customer Proposals, Application Forms and Customer Declarations which are sent to Customers homes."

What do you like best about working in Liberty IT?

"I enjoy working at LIT for many reasons. The trips to the U.S. are great fun, the team-oriented environment is dynamic, and the company's willingness to help me learn new skills and technologies promotes self-development. For me though, the best aspect of working at LIT has to be the direct impact my work has on millions of current and potential customers throughout the U.S."