Graduate Data Engineer / Data Analyst / Data Science Trainee

Graduate Data Engineer / Data Analyst / Data Science Trainee

Location: Limerick
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience: Fresh Graduates / Entry-Level
Eligibility: EU Nationals Preferred.

About the Role

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated graduates with a strong interest in Data Engineering, Analytics, and Data Science to join our growing team in Limerick. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to build hands-on experience working with modern data platforms, cloud technologies, analytics tools, and AI-driven solutions in a collaborative environment.

The role is designed for candidates who are passionate about data, problem-solving, automation, and emerging technologies, and who are eager to develop practical industry experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in building, maintaining, and optimizing data pipelines and ETL processes.
  
• Support data collection, cleansing, transformation, and validation activities.
  
• Work with structured and unstructured datasets for reporting and analytics purposes.
  
• Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations using analytics tools.
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business and technical requirements.
  
• Support data modeling, database management, and cloud-based data solutions.
  
• Participate in AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics initiatives where applicable.
  
• Document technical processes, workflows, and data definitions.
  
• Contribute to process automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
• Learn and apply industry best practices in data engineering, analytics, and governance.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:
  
• Computer Science
  
• Data Science
  
• Information Technology
  
• Software Engineering
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Basic understanding of databases and SQL.
  
• Familiarity with Python, R, Java, or similar programming languages is an advantage.
  
• Understanding of data analytics, reporting, or visualization concepts.
  
• Exposure to Power BI, Tableau, Excel, or similar analytics tools is desirable.
  
• Interest in AI, Machine Learning, Big Data, or Data Engineering technologies.
  
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
  

Preferred Skills

• Academic or personal projects related to data analytics or software development.
  
• Internship, research, or project experience involving data handling.
  
• Knowledge of Git/GitHub or version control systems.
  
• Understanding of APIs and data integration concepts.
  
• Familiarity with modern data stack technologies is a plus.
  

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for self-motivated graduates who demonstrate curiosity, initiative, adaptability, and a genuine passion for working with data and technology. Candidates who actively build projects, explore AI tools, or continuously learn new technologies will stand out.