Thoughtworks Jumpstart

A 3-month coaching and mentoring program for individuals to build and develop specialised skills in software development using agile engineering and delivery practices to jumpstart their careers in tech – supported by IMDA’s Tech Immersion and Placement Program (TIPP).

Who Should Apply?

Applicant should be Singaporeans who are:

• Fresh graduates from universities and polytechnics or;
• Entry level developers that need a course to further improve their software development capabilities or;
• Mid-career switchers who have passion in software development but need some help to get started

Program Benefits:

• Personalised coaching from seasoned technologists with agile delivery expertise
• Accelerated learning
• Bridge the gap between knowledge and real market skills
• Differentiate yourself in a competitive job market
• Find a job with the help of our partners

Program Outline:

Phase 1: Build a solid foundation

• Test Driven Development
• Clean Code and Refactoring
• Objected Oriented Design and Modelling
• Software Design Patterns and Principles

Phase 2: Learning the agile approach

• Project inception and planning
• Agile practices

Phase 3: Hands-on project training 

• Practice the technical skills learned in previous weeks in a project
• Practice soft skills (communication, presentation, teamwork)
• Practice stakeholder management skills
• Practice troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Practice DevOps skills (e.g. CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code)

Program duration: 12 weeks
Your commitment: This is a full-time program which will be conducted by ThoughtWorks in Singapore
Your employment afterwards: Our talent partner will proactively work with you during the program to help you find an exciting career opportunity in Singapore
Program start date:  26th February 2018
Cost: SGD$1070 after subsidy* (incl. GST)
Application Process:
Click here to complete the application form and questionnaire.
Successful applicant will be notified in mid January 2018.

Note: Incomplete applications will not be processed.

DEADLINE: January 15, 2018

Terms & Conditions

– Personal data collected for managing and administering the program may be shared with IMDA and talent partners
– ThoughtWorks reserves the right to make changes to the schedule and content without prior notice

*Subsidies are subject to approval by IMDA & ThoughtWorks. Terms & conditions apply.