IT Graduate Development Programme 2027 - Infrastruction & Application Operations
At ESB, technology plays a leading role in enabling and realising our purpose to deliver a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve. Today that means we are driven to make a difference – net zero by 2040 – and it’s our people who ensure we succeed.
With almost 500 people working across our IT Delivery and CIO functions, together we design, build and support a broad range of technologies and services to deliver on our strategic objectives – decarbonised electricity, resilient infrastructure and empowered customers.
To further enhance our capabilities and to transform ESB to a data driven and digital utility, we are looking for Graduates to join our highly motivated and skilled team of IT professionals where you will have the opportunity to deliver results in a fast-paced, innovative team environment.
Our IT Graduate Development Programme is structured into six distinct career paths where you will be able to grow your experience, as well as develop the necessary skills to help you on your way to career success.
At ESB, technology plays a leading role in enabling and realising our purpose to deliver a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve. Today that means we are driven to make a difference – net zero by 2040 – and it’s our people who ensure we succeed.
With almost 500 people working across our IT Delivery and CIO functions, together we design, build and support a broad range of technologies and services to deliver on our strategic objectives – decarbonised electricity, resilient infrastructure and empowered customers.
To further enhance our capabilities and to transform ESB to a data driven and digital utility, we are looking for Graduates to join our highly motivated and skilled team of IT professionals where you will have the opportunity to deliver results in a fast-paced, innovative team environment.
Our IT Graduate Development Programme is structured into six distinct career paths where you will be able to grow your experience, as well as develop the necessary skills to help you on your way to career success.
As an IT Graduate within ESB's Infrastructure Operations team, you'll gain hands-on experience working with the cloud, platform, and data centre technologies that power one of Ireland's largest and most critical energy networks. Working alongside experienced engineers and technology specialists, you'll help deliver secure, resilient, and high-performing IT services that support ESB's day-to-day operations and enable its Net Zero 2040 ambitions.
This is an exciting opportunity to build practical expertise across cloud infrastructure, platform management, service reliability, automation, and operational excellence within a large-scale enterprise environment. You'll develop a strong foundation in modern infrastructure technologies while contributing to projects that have a real impact on how ESB delivers energy for Ireland.
As part of the team, you'll support the management, maintenance, and continuous improvement of core IT infrastructure services. You'll gain exposure to proactive monitoring, infrastructure lifecycle management, security best practices, and digital transformation initiatives, while working in a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages innovation, learning, and professional growth.
As an IT Graduate within ESB's Application Operations team, you'll play a key role in supporting the applications that enable critical business processes across the organisation. From enterprise platforms and bespoke business systems to mobile applications, you'll gain valuable experience in ensuring applications remain reliable, secure, and high-performing for thousands of users across ESB.
Working closely with technology teams and business stakeholders, you'll develop an understanding of how digital services support ESB's operations while building practical skills in application support, service management, performance optimization, and continuous improvement. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to innovative technology solutions that help drive operational excellence and support ESB's Net Zero 2040 strategy.
As part of the team, you'll help enhance and optimize a diverse portfolio of Enterprise, Custom-Built, and Mobile applications. You'll gain exposure to service delivery, stakeholder engagement, incident and problem management, service improvement initiatives, and future technology planning. Along the way, you'll develop the technical and professional skills needed to build a successful career in IT while helping shape the future of digital services within ESB.
Our bespoke IT Graduate Development Programme includes:
Why work with us?
We offer a competitive graduate salary and a comprehensive benefits package built on four pillars of Reward, Career, Community, and Well-being:
This position will be based in ESB Head Office, F27, 2 Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 4.
Smart Working at ESB is designed to make ‘in-person’ time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.
What We Look For?
Closing Date: 19th October 2026
At ESB, we believe in a Brighter Future...
We believe that electricity is an enabler of societal and economic well-being and that every citizen should have access to secure, sustainable and affordable electricity supplies.
Since our establishment in 1927, we have worked to bring light and energy to the people of Ireland, allowing individuals and communities to fulfil their potential in whatever walk of life they are in.
Today, we continue to drive progress and change, constantly innovating and evolving to stay relevant and reliable for the many people who depend on us.
For us, it's not about short term gains. We are driven by a desire to put in place solutions today that will leave a positive legacy for generations to come.
We are harnessing all our resources for a brighter future, investing in our people and working collaboratively with partners to enhance the lives of our customers, drive economic progress and bring about a more sustainable future.
We strive to be a safety leader in our industry, a world-class operator, a good corporate citizen and an employer of a smart, committed and healthy workforce.
We strive to be a safety leader in our industry, a world-class operator, a good corporate citizen and an employer of a smart, committed and healthy workforce.
To join our team, visit esb.ie/careers/esb-careers
