React development

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• LocationSamara
• Workload10 hours per week
• Course duration2–3 months
  

Mercury Development is proud to announce a new training program: React development!

The training course is split into several topics and tasks. While working on a task, trainees not only attend lectures and study new technologies, but also learn the ropes of commercial software development in a strong IT team. Experienced supervisors review the code written by trainees and help to improve it.

List of topics

• Cross-browser layout. Adaptive layout.
• Basics of building one-page Javascript applications. ReactJS.
• Mobile app development basics. Introduction into React Native.

Requirements

• A basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• A general understanding of OOP.

Program terms

After completing their training, the most successful trainees will be invited to join our team. The hours are flexible and we can work around your schedule.

When applying, please provide the following information: your contact details, education details (your college or university, year, major), work experience, technical skills, English language level, your current grades.

The approximate duration of the training is 2 - 3 months, and the average weekly workload is 10 hours (but you can always do more, if you want to). Coming September.

Successful trainees receive a monthly stipend of 10,000 rubles.

To apply, please send your resume to info@mercurydevelopment.com.

Mobile development

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• LocationSamara
• Workload10 hours per week
• Course duration3 months
  

The training includes a step-by-step study of all principal components and approaches used in Android and iOS development.

The course is split into tasks. Each task is aimed at exploring a certain subject. While working on their tasks, trainees attend a series of mini-lectures on the subject. However, trainees are expected to be able to work on their own and find the information they need. The training is organized to improve this skill.

Completing a task requires building an app. The supervisor will explain any shortcomings, discuss the main topics covered by the training to check the level of understanding, and explain alternative ways of completing the task.

List of topics covered during training

1. Graphic UI elements, UI layout
2. Data storage
3. Background operations

Requirements

A general understanding of OOP and databases, and knowledge of one programming language (С++/Objective-c or Java, C#, Python, Ruby).

After completing their training, the most successful trainees will be invited to join our team. Hours are flexible: we can work around your schedule.

Business analysis

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• LocationSamara
• Workload10 hours per week
• Course duration2 months
  

Do you like communicating with people and asking questions? Are you interested in IT industry and modern technology? Do you want to become a key player in a team of professionals? If your answer is yes, then business analysis is just for you.

In a short time you will be able to master all major aspects of business analysis, from meeting a potential customer to preparing final product requirements. You will learn how to design an interface and how to make a demo presentation, you will improve your business and technical English, you will learn what functional and non-functional requirements are and how to use them in a specification.

You will see how doing business analysis can make you feel like an interviewer, an artist, a script writer and a director!

Most part of the training is practical work that is very close to what Mercury’s business analysts actually do. To make learning the ropes easier, there will be a bit of theory. As you complete each task, your supervisor will provide you with a detailed review of your work and will recommend steps for improvement.

List of topics covered during training

1. Gathering and analyzing requirements
2. Designing interfaces
3. Preparing requirements documentation

Requirements

Good level of English: B2 (Upper-intermediate, FCE) or higher.

After completing their training, the most successful trainees will be invited to join our team. We offer full-time employment (40 hours a week), so this training program is mostly intended for university graduates.

.NET Backend Development

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• LocationSamara
• Workload10 hours per week
• Course duration2–3 months

Mercury Development is proud to announce a new training program: .NET Backend Development!

The training course is split into several topics and tasks. While working on a task, trainees not only attend lectures and study new technologies, but also learn the ropes of commercial software development in a strong IT team. Experienced supervisors review the code written by trainees and help to improve it.

Requirements

• A general understanding of OOP (classes, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, etc.).
• A basic knowledge of C# (the ability to write a simple program using the OOP concept).
• A basic knowledge of SQL.

Additional skills that are desirable but not required:

• Understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP).
• Understanding of XML and JSON.
• Hands-on experience with any version control system.

Program terms

After completing their training, the most successful trainees will be invited to join our team. The hours are flexible and we can work around your schedule.

When applying, please provide the following information: your contact details, education details (your college or university, year, major), work experience, technical skills, English language level, your current grades.

The approximate duration of the training is 2 - 3 months, and the average weekly workload is 10 hours (but you can always do more, if you want to).

Successful trainees receive a monthly stipend of 10,000 rubles.

To apply, please send your resume to info@mercurydevelopment.com.

Quality assurance: Basic course

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• LocationSamara, Saratov, Tolyatti
• Workload10–20 hours per week
• Course duration2–3 months

During this course trainees will be introduced to Quality Assurance procedures, will try on the role of a QA Engineer and will learn the software development process from the inside out. If you strive for quality in software development, then

Welcome to Mercury Academy

QA training consists of two steps:

1. Learning the basic theory of testing
2. Studying platform specifics, and practical testing

The first part of the course includes lectures on theory combined with self-study materials and home assignments to help you master the concepts and build your skills.

Each assignment is checked by our training supervisors, who explain any shortcomings and make their recommendations. All assignments are graded, and the total grade will determine whether or not a trainee can proceed to the next part of the course.

In the second part of the course trainees learn the specifics of testing on different platforms (Web, iOS, Android). They complete several training assignments and also do some hands-on testing on real-life projects that our company is working on. This part of the training is mostly done in our testing lab, under direct supervision. All assignments are also checked and graded. Your final grade will determine whether or not you qualify for a stipend and for future employment with our company.

List of topics

1. Processing bugs
2. Types of testing
3. Requirements analysis and test planning
4. Preparing tests
5. Test design
6. Platform-specific testing
7. Testing tools and services

Requirements

A degree in IT (completed or in progress), reasonable level of perfectionism, attention to detail.

After completing their training, the most successful trainees will be invited to join our team. Hours are flexible: we can work around your schedule.