IT and Digital
As an IT Digital Graduate, you will build an understanding of digital platforms, business requirements, solution delivery and service improvement.
Job overview
The IT Digital Graduate role offers the opportunity to join Ireland’s largest private sector employer. This award-winning two-year programme is based in Cork and Dublin, on a hybrid basis (three days a week in the business). Graduates will gain exposure to digital platforms, business and customer requirements, solution delivery and service improvement across Musgrave’s online, mobile and in-store digital services. They will build technical, communication and problem-solving skills while working with product owners, solution architects, business stakeholders and third-party delivery partners.
Key facts
Duration of programme
2 years
Location
Hybrid (3 days a week in the business) with office locations in Cork and Dublin
Essential qualifications
Honours Degree (Level 8) in IT, Computer Science, Business with an IT specialism, or a related discipline
Desirable qualifications
Practical internship or experience in a technical role
Job description
Musgrave supports thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses across Ireland. Through brands such as SuperValu, Centra, Daybreak, MACE, Frank and Honest and Musgrave MarketPlace, we help feed one in three people in Ireland every day.
That scale creates real opportunity. As a Musgrave Graduate, you’ll contribute to work that supports local communities, strengthens our business and helps shape long-term sustainable growth. Our values guide how we do that — through honest relationships, trust, hard work and a commitment to doing the right thing.
Our customers engage with our brands through online, mobile, in-store and other digital services. The Digital IT team works with the wider business and delivery partners to develop connected digital experiences.
As an IT Digital Graduate, you will build an understanding of digital platforms, business requirements, solution delivery and service improvement.
You will work with colleagues and third-party partners on projects that improve digital experiences across our consumer facing applications.
Musgrave Institute – Where Futures Are Created
Through Musgrave Institute, you’ll be part of an award-winning Graduate Programme designed to help you understand your strengths, build your confidence and develop the skills to shape your future career.
Your development will include tailored learning, key experiences in your role, coaching, mentoring and bespoke graduate development days. You’ll also work on business projects and present your ideas to senior leaders at our Early Careers Summit — giving you the opportunity to make an impact and build your network from the start.
The key activities across the business include:
- Build an understanding of current digital platforms and services.
- Work with colleagues to understand and document business and customer requirements.
- Support resolution of service challenges with current digital propositions.
- Support projects that improve or transform digital experiences.
- Identify opportunities to use digital technology across our digital products.
- Support identification of potential technology suppliers.
- Work with delivery partners on solution development, testing and deployment.
- Contribute to continuous improvement in service delivery.
Primary relationships
- Head of Digital IT
- IT Digital Lead
- Product Owners and business stakeholders
- Delivery partners
- Solution Architect
Secondary relationships
- Graduate Mentor
- Graduate Coach
- Early Careers Manager
- Other graduates
Essential qualifications
Honours Degree (Level 8) in IT, Computer Science, Business with an IT specialism, or a related discipline
Desirable qualifications
- Practical internship or experience in a technical role
- Project management qualification
Essential skills
- Understanding of the software development lifecycle, quality assurance and information security
- Strong organisation, communication and collaboration skills
- Innovative thinking and willingness to learn new technology
- Ability to work effectively with diverse teams
- Problem-solving skills
Desirable skills
- Project management skills
- User experience knowledge
- Commercial acumen
- Strategic thinking capability
Benefits
Financial well-being
From life assurance and income protection to employee discounts, we want to make sure we look after your financial well-being.
Personal development
We offer an extensive range of tailored learning and development programmes for all colleagues at Musgrave and our early career employees also have access to individual coaching and more.
Workplace flexibility
We want your work to fit with and enhance your life. We offer hybrid working between our offices, home and other sites, as well as a range of workplace benefits and equipment.
Health and well-being
Ensuring our colleague of healthy and happy is a priority for us and we offer a wide range of well-being initiatives, sports and social clubs, digital doctor service and more.
Our opportunities
Check out more of our current opportunities and see how you can create your future with us.
Apply now
Apply now for our 2027 graduate opportunities and take the first step toward an exciting career with Musgrave.
