IT Developer Graduate Program

RWE Supply & Trading
Start date: September 2025

full time

From here, choose a whole world of experience

Joining us means choosing over 50 possible six-month rotations for your two-year program. You’ll be free to explore them all – starting in Chicago with others potentially in the UK (London, Swindon), Germany (Essen), or Singapore. So, get ready to find the work and from here, choose the challenges that really inspire you.

As one of our graduates, you will be able to create your own career path across our locations and gain broad exposure, while working alongside expert colleagues and building up your knowledge. By the end of the two-year programme, you will have the ideal foundations to grow, develop and thrive as a IT professional. Join our RWEST IT Developer Graduate Programme and you can be part of it, as you work alongside and collaborate with some of the brightest people in the field, using new, agile techniques and technologies.

About the role

Working in close partnership with leading technology companies, our IT functions drive efficiency and innovation across the whole of our business. Right from the start, you can be part of it, as you work alongside and collaborate with some of the brightest people in the field, using new, agile techniques and technologies. You’ll learn about our global business from the inside. Key areas you could choose to do your rotations in include:

• Application development
• Embedded IT for our commercial business such as trading of energy commodities, freight and logistics, commercial asset optimization or sales and origination
• Enterprise Integration focus on the transport layer within RWEST’s application landscape. They work closely together with other IT and business teams to optimize the systems.
• Market Data Solutions are the fuel for decision-making, automated trading, and fundamental analysis within the Energy Trading industry
• Central Services are positioned in middle layer(Integration) applications connecting to various other departments like BackOffice, Risk and FrontOffice etc.. involving incident management, automated standard service requests, working with concepts of DevOps and Squad model and  migration of application to cloud based infrastructure
• IT projects with business attention such as “Lead in Data” or “Lead in Cloud”

Through your rotations, you will be able to increase your IT stack and business knowledge, develop competence in a range of IT languages and build a good awareness of different working cultures – all of which will prove invaluable in your permanent role and future career.

Job requirements and experiences 

As well as a keen interest in the energy industry and the readiness to explore our markets and our business, you’ll need:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a similar numerate subject like Math or Engineering.

• Knowledge of at least one programming language such as Python, Angular JS, Typescript or C#

• Basic SQL knowledge

• Passion for IT development and working in a DevOps environment

• A positive approach to working in a team and an enthusiasm for developing your skills and exploring new opportunities

• The ability to adapt and learn quickly

• To be open to travelling to multiple locations.

From here, you’ll have a community of support

At RWE we have an energy to be inclusive and believe diversity drives success. Reaching your full potential means being able to bring your whole self to work and being respected for the different opinions, strengths and experience you bring.

Our Graduate Program has been designed to give you the chance to shape your own career path and personal development, and the support you need to make it a success. You’ll be assigned an graduate buddy and a senior mentor within your field who can advise you on rotations and introduce you to key people within the finance business.

We also offer a wide range of development opportunities, including networking events where you’ll get to meet senior managers and board members. We are committed to developing our Early Career Cohort, encouraging their passion to grow, and helping to develop their skills with their future career in mind. Our development journey is anchored around a strengths based programme designed specifically for graduates, allowing you the chance to shape your own development and experience a deeply personalised learning in immersive learning environments. All this is further complemented by instructor-led training.

In addition to all of this,  we do offer the possibility to start a Finance/Accounting Qualification during the course of the programme after individual discussions and business requirements.

And after the programme? The only way is up! Around 70% of our graduates are still working with us long after their programmes have finished. So the skills you gain should provide the perfect springboard for your future career.

Your benefits

• Competitive salary starting at $86,000 with annual discretionary bonus.
• 20 days of annual leave, plus public holidays, to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health benefits, providing extensive health coverage.
• Financial support and structured programs for international assignments to enhance global exposure.
• International rotation opportunities in the UK, Germany, Singapore and other locations, enhancing professional and cultural growth
• Access to mentorship and continuous learning opportunities through employee networks like the Diversity Ambassador Program.
• Modern office and trading floor located in prime areas, equipped with the latest technology.
• Open and diverse company culture, with active clubs and societies, promoting a collaborative and engaging environment.

From here, you have a choice to make

Want to learn more? Meet #TeamRWE where you can get to know some of our colleagues better through videos, testimonials, interviews, and podcasts. Find out more on https://www.rwe.com/en/rwe-careers-portal or by looking for us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

Find out more on www.rwestcareers.com 

Apply by Friday, October 4th 2024

Please upload your resume and cover letter in English as one document. Should you progress through the interview process, you will be asked to share a copy of your transcript.  

Any questions? Email Kathryn Kennedy at kathryn.kennedy@rwe.com or rwestearlycareers@rwe.com

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity.

As an inclusive employer we strive to be able to support you to perform at your best at each stage of our recruitment process and can make adjustments to ensure this. If you’d like to request any adjustments or know how we can support you better, please contact us confidentially at rwestearlycareers@rwe.com.

About us

RWE Supply & Trading is our connection to the world’s energy markets. With headquarters in Essen, Germany, the tight-knit 2,000-strong team’s drawn from over 70 countries, and operates Europe’s largest and most advanced energy trading floor – trading a mix of electricity, gas, commodities and CO2 emission allowances. They commercially optimise our power plants’ dispatch and take care of the renewables electricity sales, too.

Tech-led and customer-focused, the teams agile mindset helps them respond and adapt intelligently to work that never stands still. Each day, there’s a chance to grow as you create the financial foundations to invest in our green future. From well-established graduate programmes to success-related recognition - you'll experience a culture energised by trust, passion and performance.