Step into the heart of innovation at the daa by joining our Technology & Data Innovation Graduate Programme. You will work alongside experienced professionals to tackle real business challenges that keep Ireland’s airports running smoothly, delivering innovative solutions across key areas including operations, retail, digital, commercial, and corporate functions.
Graduates will join the Early Careers Community, a network of interns, apprentices, and second-year graduates, offering opportunities to learn, collaborate, and build professional connections across the business.
Based on your skills, experience and area of interest, you will join either our Technology Team or our Data Team within daa Labs on a two-year fixed-term contract. From day one, you will be embedded within your specialist team and remain there for the duration of your contract, allowing you to develop deep expertise, take ownership of meaningful projects, and make a lasting impact.
Technology Team:
Gain hands-on experience across a range of technology disciplines, including cloud platforms, application development, automation, DevOps, networking, and enterprise systems. By working on live projects, you will help design, deliver, and support technology solutions that enhance efficiency, strengthen resilience, and drive innovation across the business.
Data Team:
You will work with stakeholders across the organisation to develop dashboards, analytics tools, data models, and applications that enable smarter decision-making. You'll gain exposure to modern data platforms and engineering practices while helping transform complex data into actionable insights.
Responsibilities
As a Technology Innovation Graduate, and dependent on your specialism you will gain exposure to:
Developing apps, integrations and digital tools
Building automation pipelines and configure cloud/on-premises infrastructure
Supporting networking, integration and IT service delivery
Prototyping data-driven solutions with business teams
Working on real-time systems that keep airport operations running 24/7
As a Data Innovation Graduate, and dependent on your specialism you will gain exposure to:
Designing dashboards, reports and data products
Building cloud-based data pipelines and integrations
Developing models and prototypes to solve business challenges
Analyzing processes and uncover insights through data
Collaborating with teams across operations, retail and innovation
Supporting scalable, data-driven solutions
Do you have what it takes?
We’re looking for curious minds and bold thinkers ready to shape the future of airport technology. To thrive in this role, you should:
Hold (or be expecting) a 2.1 degree or higher in a relevant field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Product Design, or related disciplines.
Demonstrate adaptability, responding positively to change and thriving in dynamic and evolving environments.
Show an innovative mindset, seeking opportunities to improve processes, challenge conventional thinking, and solve problems creatively.
Apply critical thinking, using evidence, insight, and sound judgement to make informed decisions.
Exhibit learning agility, learning quickly, embracing feedback, and continuously developing new skills and capabilities.
Be strong collaborators, building effective relationships and working successfully across teams and stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
Align with daa's values and purpose, sharing our commitment to enabling business, connecting lives, and building a sustainable future.
What We Are Offering You?
As a daa Technology & Data Innovation Graduate, you will enjoy a comprehensive package of benefits designed to support your growth and reward your performance. Depending on your specialism, you will also have access to a tailored range of technical and professional development opportunities.
Benefits include:
Competitive salary with a performance-related bonus.
Tailored technical and professional development based on your specialism.
Opportunities to achieve certifications in Microsoft Azure, Power BI and Databricks.
Development of data and analytics skills across SQL, Python, PySpark, cloud architecture, and data engineering.
Training in Agile delivery, stakeholder management, communication, and collaboration.
Exposure to projects across daa, including Airfield Operations, Airport Operations, Retail, and Commercial eCommerce.
Experience working with modern technologies such as Azure, DevOps, GitHub, Jira, Databricks, Oracle, SQL databases, Red Hat OpenShift, and enterprise systems.
Skills Required
- Hold or expect a 2.1 degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Product Design, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrate adaptability and thrive in dynamic, evolving environments.
- Show an innovative mindset and ability to improve processes and solve problems creatively.
- Apply critical thinking, evidence-based insight, and sound judgment.
- Demonstrate learning agility and willingness to develop new skills.
- Collaborate effectively with teams and stakeholders.
- Align with daa’s values and purpose.
What We Do
We are a global airport and travel retail group with business in 15 countries around the world. daa’s principal activities include operating and managing Dublin and Cork airports, global airport retailing through our subsidiary Aer Rianta International, and international aviation consultancy through daa International. The company is state-owned and headquartered at Dublin Airport.
