IT company creates almost 100 jobs - graduate jobs

Almost 100 jobs are to be created by a Belfast IT company.

Parity Solutions will establish a Microsoft centre of excellence with software development and consultancy positions to be filled by 2012. The business will provide internet-based business productivity packages for customers and employ 94 people.

Parity, which specialises in IT recruitment, especially for the public sector, has clients across the UK and Ireland, including BT, the Ministry of Defence and Northern Ireland Electricity. Parity is listed on the London Stock Exchange, and has a turnover of around £150 million.

It received over £630,000 in support from Invest NI and specialises in IT recruitment, especially for the public sector.

Experienced professionals would work with local graduates, said company chief executive Alwyn Welch.

Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster said: "The decision to expand operations in Belfast reflects the success of Parity's current operation, the confidence it has in being able to recruit high calibre information technology professionals and its commitment to Northern Ireland."