daa

Data Innovation Graduate Programme

9 days to apply
Apply by: 08/05/2026

Step into the heart of innovation with
daa’s Data Innovation Graduate Programme. Over two years, you’ll
rotate across our Data Analytics teams - solving real-world
challenges that keep Ireland’s airports running smoothly. Whether
you're building digital systems or turning data into insights, you’ll
deliver impact across operations, retail & commercial, digital,
finance, and more.   

 

You will work with business teams to
design data-driven tools that interpret, model and
predict across transactional, geographical, system event
and other data to create models, apps and dashboards, that
power smarter decisions. Ideal for inquisitive, analytical
thinkers with strong communication skills and
backgrounds in Computational Thinking , Maths / Stats,
Economics, Physics, Engineering, or Product Design.  

 

This is a structured 2-year graduate
programme.  

 

  

 

As a Data Innovation
Graduate, you’ll work at the intersection of data,
insight, and business decision making. Across your
rotations, you’ll help transform complex data into clear,
actionable insights that support smarter choices across daa.  

 

Depending on your placement, you could
be:  


  • Analysing large and diverse datasets to identify trends,
    patterns, and opportunities across airport operations, commercial and
    digital areas  
  • Working
    with AI & ML tools across cloud and on-premise systems to
    accelerate & transform how we use our data to solve business
    problems  
  • Designing and delivering dashboards and reports that communicate
    insights clearly to business stakeholders  
  • Working
    with teams to understand business questions, translating them into
    meaningful data analysis and measures  
  • Supporting data driven decision making by
    evaluating performance, customer behaviour, and operational
    outcomes  
  • Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to ensure insights
    are understood, trusted, and used  
  • Contributing to data products and analytical solutions that are
    scalable, well governed, and impactful  

 

  

At daa Labs, every day brings a new
challenge—whether it's delivering cutting-edge technology and data
driven solutions to keep the airport running.  The diversity of
applications and data spans from airport operations, back-office
systems to commercial, digital and retail solutions, which makes this
an uniquely dynamic and rewarding graduate opportunity. 


  • Not
    your average grad job — it’s a launchpad for future tech
    leaders 
  • Hands-on from day one — build cloud infrastructure, apps,
    integrations and digital tools 
  • Real
    impact — drive smarter decisions with data and innovation 
  • Data-driven rotations — design dashboards, build models, uncover
    insights 
  • Cross-functional exposure — work across cloud, cyber, BI, and
    more 
  • Innovation-first culture — your ideas matter and get implemented 
  • Build
    your portfolio — solve real business problems, not just case
    studies 

 

As a Data Innovation Graduate, you’ll
work at the intersection of data, insight, and business
decision making. Across your rotations, you’ll help transform
complex data into clear, actionable insights that support smarter
choices across daa. 

 

Depending on your placement, you could
be: 


  • Analysing large and diverse datasets to identify trends, patterns,
    and opportunities across airport operations, commercial and digital
    areas 
  • Working
    with AI & ML tools across cloud and on-premise systems to
    accelerate & transform how we use our data to solve business
    problems 
  • Designing and delivering dashboards and reports that communicate
    insights clearly to business stakeholders 
  • Working
    with teams to understand business questions, translating them into
    meaningful data analysis and measures 
  • Supporting data driven decision making by evaluating
    performance, customer behaviour, and operational outcomes 
  • Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to ensure insights are
    understood, trusted, and used 
  • Contributing to data products and analytical solutions that are
    scalable, well governed, and impactful 

 

  

After submitting your application,
you’ll be invited to complete an online assessment. This must be
completed within 5 days of receiving the
invitation—applications without a completed assessment within this
timeframe will not be considered

 


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 programme, you should:


  • Hold
    (or be expecting) a 2.1 degree or higher in a relevant field
    such as Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Product Design,
    or related disciplines.
  • Bring
    strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills —
    collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.
  • Show
    ambition, integrity, and a growth mindset — we want people who
    are eager to learn, adapt, and lead.
  • Be
    resilient — ready to take on challenges in a fast-paced,
    ever-evolving environment.

 


What We Are Offering You?

 

As a daa Data Innovation Graduate,
you’ll enjoy a comprehensive package of benefits designed to
support your growth, reward your performance, and set you up for
long-term success — both personally and professionally. From
competitive compensation to world-class development opportunities,
you’ll be empowered to thrive in a collaborative, inclusive
environment.

 

Programme benefits include: 

 

  • Competitive salary with a performance-related bonus to reward
    your impact 
  • Flight
    subsidies and access to Fast Track to help you stay connected and
    explore new destinations 
  • Support
    to earn Industry-recognised certifications, boosting your cloud
    skills and boosting your credibility in tech-driven roles (Microsoft
    Azure Fundamentals, ITIL Foundation, Agile/SCRUM Master)  
  • Structured learning and development through tailored training,
    interactive workshops, hands-on experience with Scrum and Project
    Management, technology platforms and engineering tools. 
  • Personalised coaching and mentoring to guide your career journey 
  • Projects across daa’s business units—including Airfield
    Operations, Airport Operations, Retail, and Commercial ecommerce
    often with direct placement in specialist teams 
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in cloud and on-premise
    tech including: MS Azure, Databricks, DevOps, GitHub,
    JIRA,  Advanced ML, Oracle & SQL Databases, Container
    applications and Enterprise systems  
  • A
    collaborative, inclusive culture that values diversity, teamwork,
    and your unique contributions 
  • On-site
    gym and pool, plus social activities and volunteering opportunities
    to support your wellbeing and community engagement 






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