DXC Academic Programme – Modern Apprenticeship in Data & AI

Data Engineer

What you will do

• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines using Snowflake and Databricks
• Manage and optimise data platforms for performance and reliability
• Develop modular ETL workflows and orchestrate data processes
• Write efficient PySpark code, including UDFs and Pandas UDFs
• Ensure high data quality and collaborate across teams to deliver impactful data solutions

What we are looking for

• Exposure through studies, placements, personal projects, or research related to data engineering
• Curiosity, problem‑solving skills, and a willingness to learn and grow
• A collaborative mindset and confidence to develop your voice in technical discussions

Development

• Work closely with experienced engineers and contribute to cross‑team projects
• Learn how to integrate AI and data solutions into scalable products
• Apply best practices and take part in architectural decision‑making
• Receive mentoring and support to help you identify opportunities for innovation

What you will do

• Design, develop, and optimise transformer‑based models (GPT, LLaMA, Mistral, Claude)
• Fine‑tune large language models for real‑world, domain‑specific applications
• Implement advanced prompt engineering and RAG techniques
• Build intelligent agents using Lang Chain, Llama Index, CrewAI, Auto Gen
• Work with leading cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud

What we are looking for

• Exposure through studies, placements, personal projects, or research in AI, machine learning, or software development
• Passion for AI innovation, creative thinking, and practical problem‑solving
• Enthusiasm for collaborating with others and learning new technologies

Development

• Partner with cross‑functional teams to deliver AI‑powered solutions
• Learn how to bring AI capabilities into scalable products
• Contribute to technical decisions and best‑practice engineering
• Gain hands‑on experience through training, mentoring, and real project work

• Work on transformative projects across multiple industry sectors
• Develop your skills through structured training, mentoring, and guided learning
• Build practical experience in data engineering, AI, and cloud technologies
• Thrive in an inclusive, supportive, and forward‑thinking team committed to nurturing diverse academic talent

• Must be 18 years old or over
• 2 GCSE’s at grades A‑C (9‑4) in Maths & English is recommended but not essential

• Access to private healthcare, gym membership, cycle‑to‑work schemes, and a wide range of discount shopping vouchers

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and identities, and we’re committed to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion.