Graduate Business Systems Engineer (IT) – Automation, Data & AI

Design & build your future with Ward & Burke! Join our Business Systems team to help roll out modern technology, improve processes, and support AI initiatives across the company.

Due to continued growth, Ward & Burke are hiring a graduate to join our Business Systems team. This is an excellent entry-level role for someone who wants to learn how technology supports the full business, while helping deliver new digital tools and AI-enabled ways of working.

You will work alongside experienced analysts and technical specialists, gaining hands-on experience with business applications, data, automation, and end-user support in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Job Description:

• Contribute to AI initiatives with a technical focus: support pilots (e.g., Copilot-style tools, chatbots, RAG prototypes), prepare/clean source data, assist with evaluation/testing, and help implement controls for privacy, security, and responsible use.
• Support technical delivery of new solutions: environment setup (dev/test/prod where applicable), configuration, release coordination, cutover planning, post-go-live support, and root-cause investigation.
• Work with data and reporting: write/maintain SQL queries, help model data for analytics, validate data integrity, and support ETL/refresh processes for dashboards and reports.
• Build and maintain automations and integrations under guidance: scripting (e.g., PowerShell/Python), low-code workflows, API-based connections, and scheduled jobs—implementing error handling, logging, and documentation.
• Translate business needs into technical requirements/user stories, communicate progress and technical constraints clearly, and help coordinate small technical work items through to completion.

Person Specification:

Qualifications
Required: Degree (or near completion) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, Information Systems, Data/Analytics, or related discipline.
Desirable: Coursework/projects in databases (SQL), software development, cloud platforms, integration/API concepts, cybersecurity, data engineering, or AI/ML.

Experience
Required: Evidence of hands-on technical work through internships/placement or academic/personal projects (e.g., building a small application, writing scripts, working with APIs, databases, or data analysis).
Desirable: Exposure to enterprise/business systems, integrations (REST/JSON), CI/CD concepts, ticketing/ITIL basics, or Power Platform/automation in a business setting.

Competencies/Skills

• Strong technical troubleshooting and analytical thinking.
• A keen interest in emerging technologies and their practical applications.
• Ability to read/understand technical documentation.
• Basic SQL and data handling skills.
• Basic scripting or programming fundamentals.
• Clear communication and ability to explain technical issues to non-technical users.
• Attention to detail and good documentation habits.

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