Graduate Data Engineer

targetjobs UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidetrade is offering a unique opportunity to join their Data & AI Academy, aimed at individuals eager to start a career in tech. This immersive program provides hands-on training in AI and data, with a fast-track path to a full-time Graduate Data Engineer role. No prior experience is required, and participants will learn essential skills while working alongside industry professionals.

Benefits

Hands-on training with industry professionals

Mentorship and career growth opportunities

Inclusive and welcoming environment

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and launch a career in tech.
• No prior tech experience needed; training provided.
• Must own a laptop and attend weekly sessions in Birmingham.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 4-week training course focused on AI and data.
• Build an AI agent using Python.
• Work with the R&D team on innovative projects.

Skills

Python

AI

Machine Learning

Education

A-levels or equivalent

Postgraduate degree

Job description

Sidetrade Data & AI Academy 2025 – Kickstart a career in data with one of the world’s fastest growing tech companies!

About Sidetrade

Sidetrade is a SaaS company, listed on Euronext Growth, on a mission to revolutionize the way large enterprises unlock value from their customers leveraging its AI-powered Order-to-Cash solutions. Positioned as a Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader since 2022, with a strong growth trajectory across North America and Europe, we’re proud of our global team made up of 27 nationalities with diverse perspectives that drive our innovation, #OneTeam culture and a customer-first mindset.

We value passion over perfection—so if you’re eager to learn and bring the right energy, we want to hear from you! Be you. Grow with us.

Curious about Sidetrade? Catch the Sidetrade Inside Out podcast.

Ready to turn your curiosity for AI into a career?

Welcome to Sidetrade’s Data & AI Academy, a hands-on, immersive programme designed for ambitious individuals eager to break into the world of tech, data, and AI. This is your chance to learn from real industry pros, get hands-on with the tools powering the future of AI and launch your tech career at Sidetrade.

Formerly known as Sidetrade Code Academy, the programme has offered over 100 people free learning and has placed 20 graduates into full-time roles with Sidetrade since 2018!

No prior tech experience? No problem. We’ll teach you everything from scratch!

Requirements

What we offer:

• A free 4-week training course (1 day in-person at Sidetrade’s Birmingham Tech Hub + remote sessions)
• Learn Python by building your own AI Agent—yes, really!
• Get behind the scenes of how AI works: ChatGPT, LLMs, machine learning, and the data pipelines that power it all
• Work directly with Sidetrade’s R&D team and gain exposure to the kind of innovation that drives $100M+ businesses
• A fast-track path to a full-time Graduate Data Engineer role with real career growth and mentorship
  
  

You Should Apply If

• You want to launch a career in tech
• You are coming out of A-levels, a postgraduate or even looking for a career change
• You own a laptop and can be in Birmingham, UK, (right in the city centre) once a week for the sessions
  
  

Key Dates To Know

• Apply by: 20 June (CV required)
• Assessment Days: 2-3 July (fun, team-based, nothing intimidating!)
• Programme runs: 11 July-1 August, with every Friday at our Birmingham Tech Hub
  
  

Hear from Sidetraders who joined through the programme

"The course was a real game-changer for me - before I joined I was selling Hi-Fi gear at a small indie shop, with no real career prospects, but Sidetrade gave me the opportunity to fix that. Now, after more than 2 years here, I'm a full-stack developer working alongside some great people and helping drive our solution to be the best on the market!"

Kieran Raine – Software Engineer (CA 2018)

"I joined the course after graduating from University a year earlier & was working in retail part time. It kickstarted my career & opened a world of different job roles I had never really considered before. I would recommend the code academy to anyone who wants to get into the tech industry, and challenge themselves to learn new skills"

Natasha Rollason – QA Engineer (CA 2019)

“The programme really helped me to kick start my career in tech. I was able to learn new skills, meet the team and get a good feel for the company. As a result, my transition into a permanent role was a smooth one and now a year later I’m working full stack to help deliver the best possible solution.”

Jake Winwood – Graduate Software Engineer (CA 2021)

Inclusion Commitment

We’re committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for every candidate. If you need any accommodations during the hiring process, just let us know.

Agencies

Only applications from invited agencies through the Workable portal will be accepted. Unsolicited CVs sent directly to managers or HR will not incur any fees.