2027 Technology Graduate Programme - AI-Native Data Platform Engineering

InternHunt; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

TD Bank Group in Dublin offers a 12-month Technology Graduate Programme in AI-Native Data Platform Engineering. You will join a global team, receive structured training, and work on data platforms, AI agents, and self-service analytics with modern tooling.

The 2027 cohort focuses on scalable, secure solutions, RAG concepts, and real-world projects across Azure and DevOps practices in a banking context.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or near graduates in 2026/2027 in CS/Software/Data AI.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a bias toward learning.
• Basic SQL, data modelling, APIs and modern software development knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Help design and build AI-ready data platform capabilities enabling self-service data discovery.
• Develop AI agents and MCP-based integrations with natural language interfaces.
• Collaborate with data owners to create intuitive data experiences and APIs.
• Build and maintain data pipelines and cloud-native data services.
• Contribute to governance, security, and platform usability improvements.

Skills

APIs

Modern software

SQL basics

Data modelling

Git collaboration

AI/ML interest

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/SE/Data AI

Tools

Spring Boot

Python

Azure Databricks

Spark

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

2027 Technology Graduate Programme - AI-Native Data Platform Engineering

Dublin, Ireland

2026-09-30

Role Description

Work Location:

Dublin, Ireland

Hours35

Line Of BusinessTechnology Solutions

TD is committed to providing fair and competitive total compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Total compensation is inclusive of the base pay details listed above and opportunity for a variable compensation award specific to this role. Growth opportunities and skill development are defining features of the colleague experience at TD. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The base pay actually offered may vary based upon the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, geographic location, and other specific business and organizational needs.

As a candidate, you are encouraged to ask compensation related questions and have an open dialogue with your recruiter who can provide you more specific details for this role.

Job Description2027 Technology Graduate Programme - AI-Native Data Platform EngineeringTD Securities are offering an exceptional opportunity to join a diverse and dynamic team through our 12-month Technology Internship on the AI-Native Data Platform Engineering team.

From your first day on the TDS Graduate Programme, you will contribute as part of a global team at one of the world’s largest banking institutions. Our development programme offers structured training, exposure to meaningful projects, and opportunities to build the knowledge and skills needed for a career in financial markets. You will gain practical experience on projects that support the team and develop a foundation for your future career within a global organisation.

Internship Overview

• Contract Type: Full-time, 12-Month Graduate Programme
• Dates: July 2027
• Location:
• Dublin Office: 1 Molesworth Street
• Candidates must have an unrestricted right to work in Ireland throughout the entire duration of the internship.

Team OverviewThe TDS Data Platform Engineering team is building the next generation of data platforms where data products, AI agents, and self-service analytics work together to help users discover, understand, and consume data more effectively.

Our mission is to provide a scalable, secure, and AI-ready data platform that empowers domain teams to build and own data products while enabling consumers to interact with data through modern experiences such as AI agents, natural language interfaces, and intelligent automation.

As a Graduate Analyst or a 6-month Intern, you will help shape how AI and data platforms converge. You will work on technologies such as Large Language Models (LLMs), Agentic AI, Model Context Protocol (MCP), data products, APIs, cloud-native platforms, and analytics solutions. You will collaborate with domain owners, data engineers, application teams, and platform engineers to create innovative solutions that make data easier to discover, understand, and use.

We are a highly collaborative team that values curiosity, experimentation, continuous learning, and delivering business value through simple, scalable, and user-centric solutions.

How You Will Contribute

• Help design and build AI-ready data platform capabilities that enable self-service data discovery and usage.
• Develop AI agents and MCP-based integrations that allow users to interact with data products using natural language.
• Collaborate with domain owners to understand their data products and create intelligent experiences that simplify data consumption.
• Build APIs, services, and automation frameworks that expose data and business capabilities to AI agents and applications.
• Contribute to the development of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions using enterprise data sources.
• Assist in building and maintaining scalable data pipelines and cloud-native data services.
• Create proof-of-concepts exploring emerging technologies in AI, data engineering, and developer productivity.
• Partner with platform users to understand pain points and improve platform usability and adoption.
• Develop tools that help users discover datasets, understand lineage, definitions, ownership, and usage patterns.
• Support the implementation of governance, security, and access controls for AI-enabled solutions.
• Participate in platform monitoring, troubleshooting, testing, and continuous improvement activities.
• Contribute to technical documentation, architecture reviews, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Apply engineering best practices including clean code, automated testing, CI/CD, and secure software development.
• Continuously research emerging AI and data technologies and evaluate their relevance to the platform.

Key TechnologiesThe successful graduate will gain experience in:

• AI Agents, Agentic Workflows, and Model Context Protocol (MCP)
• Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and Prompt Engineering
• Java (Spring Boot) for APIs and backend services
• Python for data engineering, automation, analytics, and AI solutions
• Apache Spark and Dremio for large-scale data processing and data products
• Azure Data Platform Ecosystem including Databricks, AKS, ADLS, ADF, and Azure AI Services
• Vector Databases and Semantic Search technologies
• REST APIs, gRPC, and Event-Driven Architectures
• Kafka for real-time data movement
• GitHub, GitHub Actions, Jira, and Confluence
• Observability platforms such as Dynatrace and Datadog
• Security, Governance, and Data Catalog technologies

Who We Are Looking For

• Recent graduate (2026) or upcoming 2027 graduate with a Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• Passion for solving business problems using data and AI.
• Strong curiosity and willingness to explore emerging technologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a bias toward learning and experimentation.
• Interest in understanding both technology and business domains.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Understanding of APIs and modern software development principles.
• Basic SQL and data modelling knowledge.
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative software development practices.
• Interest in AI, machine learning, large language models, or intelligent systems.
• Previous experience with the below considered an asset:
• Experience with Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, AI Agents, or MCP.
• Knowledge of data engineering concepts and distributed data processing.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.o Familiarity with Databricks, Spark, Dremio, or similar analytics platforms.
• Understanding of vector databases and semantic search concepts.
• Experience building APIs using Spring Boot, FastAPI, or similar frameworks.o Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Passion for creating intuitive user experiences and self-service platforms.
• Interest in Data Mesh, data products, data governance, and AI-enabled analytics.

Corporate Profile - TD Bank GroupHeadquartered in Toronto, Canada, with more than 85,000 employees in offices around the world, The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Group (TD). TD offers a full range of financial products and services more than 25 million customers worldwide through three key business lines:

• Canadian Retail including TD Canada Trust, Business Banking, TD Auto Finance (Canada), TD Wealth (Canada), TD Direct Investing and TD Insurance
• U.S. Retail including TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, TD Auto Finance (U.S.), TD Wealth (U.S.) and TD’s investment in TD Ameritrade
• Wholesale Banking including TD Securities

TD Securities is a leading global corporate and investment bank, delivering capital markets products, advisory services, trading expertise and market insights to corporate, government and institutional clients worldwide. Operating in 30 cities across the globe, we combine deep industry knowledge, innovation and global connectivity to help clients achieve their ambitions.

Through our offices in London, Dublin and Belfast, we support clients across the UK, Ireland and Europe while leveraging the strength of our global platform and expertise.

We are growth-oriented, people-focused, and community-minded. As a team, we work to deliver value for our clients every day.

InclusivenessAt TD, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Who We AreTD Securities is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United St