Liberty IT launches 12‑month TechStart programme for 40 new graduates

Liberty IT, the technology arm of Liberty Mutual Insurance, has recruited 40 recent graduates across its Belfast, Dublin and Galway teams as part of a new TechStart programme.

The 12‑month scheme, explained by senior learning and development manager Colin Higgins, begins with an intensive 12‑week, in‑person academy that covers engineering fundamentals, company culture and high‑performing engineering principles.

During the academy, participants engage in instructor‑led training, sessions with subject‑matter experts, business awareness workshops, self‑paced learning and hackathons, culminating in a team project that takes a real problem from idea to delivery.

After the academy, the graduates – termed “TechStarts” – join their respective teams as associate software engineers and continue their development through further learning opportunities for the remainder of the programme.

Emma Mullan, senior director of talent at Liberty IT, said the initiative builds a strong talent pipeline, while managing director Tony Marron highlighted that AI is increasing the need for engineers with solid foundations and sound judgement.

The programme aims to provide clear pathways to long‑term careers in software engineering, emphasizing both technical and interpersonal skills.

Source: Silicon Republic. Photo: Pavel Danilyuk / Pexels.