Graduate Industry Solutions Designer

Job Description

We are Centrica! We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising a cleaner, greener future. Working here is #MoreThanACareer - we’re powered by purpose. Together we can make an impact that will truly change tomorrow. Whether you’re developing cutting-edge green tech, helping customers on the front line or simplifying operations behind the scenes.

Your work here isn’t just a job – it’s a mission. We all play a vital role in energising a greener, fairer future.

Graduate Industry Solutions Designer

Reference: R0063057

DTS - Dublin Based

2 year fixed term contract

Reporting to: Head of Industry & Smart Solutions

Bord Gáis Energy is one of Ireland’s leading energy and service companies. We supply gas, electricity, and energy services to over 700,000 homes and businesses across the country, offering excellent customer service as well as the best value possible. Bord Gáis Energy is uniquely positioned to drive positive change and we have an opportunity, as well as a responsibility, to reshape our future. While there are challenges ahead, we are committed to supporting our consumers and colleagues, to rethinking power generation, and to supporting an affordable and fair transition for all.

If you’re a recent graduate in Computer Science or a similar discipline, we’re looking for you to join our team!

What is so interesting about the Energy industry?

The energy market is quite simply one of the fasting changing industries across the world as traditional objectives of simply selling gas and electricity have been transformed by global change. This means renewable energy, our carbon footprint and Net Zero in conjunction with Smart technologies and energy efficiency have become directly connected to our global future.

What is the position?

You, along with your colleagues, will support key business processes and ensure the best possible flow of information between customers, suppliers, and shippers. There is no expectation of prior industry knowledge as comprehensive training will be given.

This opportunity will appeal to you if you wish to work across different aspect of IT, with elements of development work, testing, business analysis, design and working closely with various business units. If successful, you’ll have the opportunity to be hands on with the IT systems that underpin the utility retail market systems.

What are we are looking for?

• Enthusiasm, energy, a willingness to learn and an aptitude to problem solve
• A forensic level of attention to detail
• An undergraduate degree in Computer Science (or a similar data related discipline with database skills)
• Excellent SQL and knowledge of the Service Development Lifecycle
• Experience with Oracle databases, Amazon Web Services and Jira would be a plus

What will you get?

• A competitive salary, generous annual leave allowance, and a host of other benefits, including volunteering days with our charity partner, Focus Ireland.
• Successful candidates will collaboratively extensively across multiple business areas and management levels across our many business partners in Ireland and around the world
• The role will provide comprehensive training to familiarise the candidates with Bord Gais Energy and the Irish energy industry knowledge
• Training on multiple IT systems, exposure to agile project management and the entire Service Development Life Cycle
• Within 3 weeks, the successful candidate would be able to assist in the support the day-to-day operations of the Industry and Smart Team

Bord Gáis Energy are committed to placing equality, diversity, care and respect at the heart of our policies and everyday practices. We encourage everyone to take part in our active employee networks, including the Women's network, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, & Cultural Heritage) network, Neurodiversity network, Carer's network, and BRÓD, our LGBTQ+ network. We're proud of the work our networks and allies do to help us promote a culture of inclusion, empowering our colleagues to be themselves and do their best work. Our vision is to employ a diverse mix of people who reflect the societies we work in and the customers we serve, so we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives.

Our Flexible First working model empowers our people to find a better balance between home and

office working. You can enjoy the convenience of working from home combined with time spent onsite in a way that works for you, our customers, and our business. Our office is used as a place to connect and collaborate with colleagues, rather than your default place of work each day.

Here in Bord Gáis Energy we’re helping to create a more sustainable and inclusive future that supports our communities, our planet – and each other. The prevention of family homelessness in Ireland is an area where we believe we can make a real difference and through our partnership with Focus Ireland, we have been working on making this a reality since 2015. We encourage all colleagues to get involved in the partnership, with everyone receiving 2 days' volunteering leave to participate in initiatives or events supporting Focus Ireland.

Our Values

care | delivery | collaboration | agility | courage

The closing date for receipt of applications is 20 August 2024.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE by hitting the 'Apply' button.

Applications will ONLY be accepted via the ‘Apply’ button.

This role is being handled by the Centrica recruitment team and NO agency contact is required.