Job Description

IT Graduate Development Programme 2027 - Software

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 five 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 part of the Software graduate programme, you will work within multidisciplinary product teams alongside developers, designers, data engineers, architects, analysts and business stakeholders to deliver innovative, secure and customer-centred digital and data solutions. Our teams combine technology, design and business expertise to solve complex challenges and create value for customers, colleagues and the wider organisation.

Our graduate programme provides graduates with the opportunity to build capabilities across the full product and software delivery lifecycle. You will gain hands-on experience in the discovery, design, development, testing, deployment and support of digital and data products and services, working with a wide range of technologies, platforms and delivery approaches.

You will develop the technical, analytical, problem-solving and collaborative skills required to succeed in a modern digital organisation while contributing to projects that support ESB's transition to a net zero future.

Graduates will be developed in suitable career paths including:

• Software Engineer
• Front-End Developer
• Back-End Developer
• Front-End Engineer
• Data Engineer
• Data Analyst
• Design Engineer
• UX Designer
• UI Designer
• Experience Designer
• Product Designer

What to expect

Our bespoke IT Graduate Development Programme includes:

• Structured Rotations – Our graduate programme is typically structured into rotations aligned with career paths and capability development where you will build your IT and business knowledge through challenging assignments, a diverse range of business activities, and the potential to work on projects.
• Learning & Development – Central to our programme is your learning and development. Structured leadership development, training opportunities, innovation programmes, on-the-job learning and work-shadowing are complemented with personal development programmes and supports designed to help you grow professionally and personally.
• Performance Orientated – At the start of each of your rotations, you will agree with your Line Manager the goals of the assignment and put in place the steps to help achieve them. Ongoing one-to-one conversations and management reviews will ensure that you are constantly working towards achieving your professional status and position you for a career with ESB.
• Supportive Working Environment – In addition to your immediate support network of Line Manager, Middle Manager, Team Colleagues and Graduate Peers, you will also be assigned a Buddy and a Mentor.
• Social Networking – Over the last few years our Graduates have been involved in all sorts of Sports and Social activities. Anything from Tag Rugby, Cricket, Soccer and GAA, to language classes, team building challenges, charity work and graduate social events. Our clubs, societies and networks are a great way to build your contacts and of course make new connections.

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:

• Progressive, hybrid working model
• Career development through mentoring and training
• Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Credit Union access
• Pension Scheme
• Employee well-being programmes
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Great team environment with our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Trusted, and Driven

Location

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?

• You should have (or be working towards) a minimum 2.1 Honours Degree in IT, Computer Sciences, Business Information Systems, Engineering, Business, Finance or an equivalent course where IT was a component
• At least 6 months work experience related to the stream you are applying to
• Proven ability to deliver results in a fast-paced team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical skills, combined with the ability to learn quickly.

Your CV should be no longer than 2 pages and clearly outline the following:

• Title of your Degree, and Masters (if applicable)
• Your results to date
• Your final year subjects
• The title of your Final Year project
• Any relevant work experience
• A contact telephone number (please ensure a voicemail function is activated on your phone)

Closing Date: 19th October 2026