Datacom Software Development

Why complete this Job Simulation

A risk-free way to experience work on the job with us at Datacom. Practice your skills with example tasks and build your confidence to ace your applications.

Self-paced

1-2 hours

No grades

Optional assessment

Introductory

Welcome to our programme! We are so excited to have you here.

At Datacom, we believe our purpose is to help our customers and communities navigate the complexity of the ever-changing world we live in by connecting people and technology, and solving their greatest challenges. With more than 50 years of experience in technology, we have grown to be one of Australasia’s leading locally-owned technology companies.

During this programme, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a Datacom team member and complete tasks that replicate the work our software development team does every day. You’ll learn how to review and plan improvements for a web application and identify the root causes of bugs and how to fix them.

We hope this programme provides a great resource for you to upskill and strengthen your resume as you explore career options and a potential career at Datacom!

The tasks have been specially created to be achievable for people with minimal knowledge or prior exposure to Technology. Our pathways are a ‘taster’ with which we hope to inspire you to pursue study in fields that you may not have considered.

How it works

Complete tasks guided by pre-recorded videos and example answers from our team at Datacom. No live sessions, all self-paced.
Earn a certificate and add it to your resume and LinkedIn as an extra curricular activity.
Stand out in applications. Confidently answer interview questions and explain why you’re a good fit for our team.

Skills you will learn and practice:

Critical Thinking

Development Tools & Environments

Root Cause Analysis

Software Engineering

Software Evaluation

Written Communication

Introduction from Datacom

Tasks

Task One: Software review

30-60 minsIntroductory

Review a web application and plan for future improvements

What you'll learn

How software developers at Datacom support and improve clients' products

What you'll do

Review customer feedback and create a summarised list of bugs and new features for a client's site

Reviews

4.5

I liked the interactive map-based interface and the idea of finding cinemas based on their locations. The simulation was simple to understand and easy to navigate. I also liked how clicking on a cinema could help users explore its location and details. Overall, it provides a good foundation for a useful cinema discovery platform, with scope for more features and improvements.

Student

I liked that the simulation provided hands-on experience with debugging a real-world React application. It helped me understand how to use browser developer tools, identify bugs, investigate root causes, and implement code fixes. I also enjoyed working with JavaScript and map integration, which improved my problem-solving and practical development skills.

Student

I liked this simulation because it gave me practical experience in reviewing a web application, identifying bugs, understanding customer feedback, and suggesting new features. It helped me improve my problem-solving and analytical skills and understand how software testing works in a real-world environment.

Student, R. C. Patel Institute of Technology, Shirpur