Graduate 2027: Data Engineer/Digital

Graduate 2027: Data Engineer/Digital - arbeidsplassen.no
Are you a data enthusiast eager to build the robust data foundations that power advanced analytics and AI? Join our Graduate Program as a Data Engineer/Digital, where you'll architect intelligent solutions from complex industrial data, shaping Aker BP's journey to become the first AI-native E&P company.
Need to have
– Hold an M.Sc. degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering/Science, Software Engineering, Informatics, Applied Mathematics/Statistics, Cybernetics, or a closely related engineering field with a strong programming and data component. A petroleum or energy background with genuine coding ability is also welcome.
– Possess solid programming fundamentals (ideally Python), working knowledge of SQL/relational data, and a real grasp of data structures and software engineering practices (version control, testing).
– Demonstrate the ability to write tested, production-grade code.
– Be fluent in English (written and spoken) for professional communication.
– Hold a valid EEA work permit and be able to work from our Norway office locations.
Nice to have
– Have relevant practical experience from internships, summer jobs as a developer/data engineer, a relevant bachelor/master thesis or research project, hackathons, open-source contributions, or having built something real (e.g., data pipeline, application, model) outside coursework.
– Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure preferred), distributed data processing (Spark/Databricks), databases & data modeling, ML/AI foundations, DevOps/CI-CD, and software architecture.
– Familiarity with tools and languages such as Python, SQL, Git, Spark/Databricks, Docker/containers, dbt, and agile methodologies.
– Be genuinely curious and pragmatic, motivated by building usable solutions and transforming messy data into clean, reliable insights.
– Demonstrate strong collaboration and communication skills, with a positive energy that contributes to team dynamics.
About the job
This is not just a graduate program; it's the start of your journey to build the critical data infrastructure for a leading energy company. As a Data Engineer/Digital in our 2027 Graduate Program, you will be at the forefront of Aker BP's ambition to become the world's first AI-native E&P company. Through a series of rotations, you will develop the skills to handle complex data challenges, architect robust data platforms, and contribute directly to our goal of a 3x productivity improvement through data-driven innovation.
– Build & Operate pipelines
Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines that move and model industrial data from diverse source systems (operational, subsurface, sensor) into our central platform.
– Contextualize industrial data
Contribute to data products in Cognite Data Fusion (CDF), structuring and contextualizing complex industrial data for broad business use.
– Cloud-native development
Develop transformations and models in our cloud/lakehouse environment (Azure + Databricks/Spark), writing tested, production-grade code with Git and CI/CD.
– Ensure data quality
Support data quality, monitoring, and reliability by investigating broken pipelines, tracing data lineage, and enhancing observability to build trust in our data.
– Collaborate & Innovate
Work closely with data consumers (analysts, domain experts) to translate business questions into impactful data solutions, fostering a data-driven culture.
Your journey in the Data Platform Ecosystem
This program offers a comprehensive immersion into the diverse facets of data engineering. You'll gain a holistic understanding of how data is captured, processed, and utilized across our operations, empowering the next generation of energy solutions.
– Onboarding & Fundamentals
Gain immediate hands-on experience, learn our tooling and stack, and contribute small, well-scoped tasks within weeks, guided by senior engineers.
– Pipeline ownership
By month 6, you'll own the end-to-end delivery of well-defined data pipelines and products, becoming a reliable contributor to your squad.
– Problem shaping & Delivery
By month 18, you'll be trusted to take ambiguous stakeholder problems, shape them into robust data solutions with limited oversight, and begin mentoring new graduates.
– Platform contribution
Actively participate in code reviews, agile ceremonies, and platform improvements, contributing to how we work and continuously enhancing our data infrastructure.
– Data liberation initiatives
Engage in initiatives to make data more accessible and self-serve, directly enabling AI and agentic use cases on well-governed data.
– Advanced data solutions
Explore areas like distributed data processing, advanced data modeling, and ML/AI integration, pushing the boundaries of what our data can achieve.
What we offer
– Professional development
We are committed to providing graduates with varied experience and enhancing your expertise, helping you build a strong CV for the future.
– Competitive compensation
We offer a competitive salary, an opportunity to earn bonuses, a share savings programme, and a solid pension scheme.
– Work-life balance
We value good health and work-life balance, offering good cafeterias, work-out facilities, and flexibility in working hours and location to support your graduate journey.
– Employee well-being
We ensure you get support from our company health service and insurance programmes should anything happen.
– Diverse & Inclusive environment
We are convinced diversity is important for success, and everyone should feel involved, included, and respected. Our offices are designed to be universally accessible for all.
– Young professional network
Access to a vibrant network of peers and mentors to support your career growth and integration.
Our culture & vision
– SAFER values
Our foundation is built on being Seekers, Accountable, Foreseeable, Engaged, and Respectful in everything we do.
– AI-first mindset
We are an AI-first company, committed to leading our industry in AI adoption and unlocking its transformative power.
– ONETEAM culture
Cooperation is at our core; working with us means being part of our collaborative 'ONETEAM' culture.
– Safety priority
We put safety first in all operations and expect the same commitment from every team member.
\*\*Locations:\*\*Trondheim, Oslo and Stavanger
Application process
Application deadline: 23.08.2026
If you are currently enrolled in a master’s program, you can send a preliminary grade transcript.
Background checks will be performed, following consent from relevant candidates. Furthermore, an assessment of affiliation to high-risk countries is carried out as part of the recruitment process for all positions in Aker BP.
Contact information: [email protected]