Location: Essen, NRW, DE, 45141
RWE Supply & Trading
Start date: September 2026
Salary: starting at 54.000,00 € p.a.
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:
1. Application development
2. Embedded IT for our commercial business such as trading of energy commodities, freight and logistics, commercial asset optimization or sales and origination
3. 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.
4. Market Data Solutions are the fuel for decision-making, automated trading, and fundamental analysis within the Energy Trading industry
5. Central Services are positioned in middle layer(Integration) applications connecting to various other departments like BackOffice, Risk and Front Office etc.. involving incident management, automated standard service requests, working with concepts of DevOps and Squad model and migration of application to cloud based infrastructure
6. 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:
7. a degree (BSc, MSc, or PhD) in IT or a similar statistical or numerate subject such as Mathematics, Engineering or Economics
8. Excellent communication skills with fluent English, German is a plus but not required
9. knowledge of at least one programming language such as C#, Java or Python
10. passion for IT development and working in a DevOps environment
11. a positive approach to working in a team
12. to be motivated by taking on new challenges
13. a commercial and analytical mind
14. the ability to adapt and learn quickly
15. an enthusiasm for developing your skills and exploring new opportunities
16. to be open to travelling to multiple locations.
From here, you’ll have a community of support.
At RWE, we have the 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 experiences you bring.
Our graduate programs have been designed to give you the chance to shape your own career path and personal development, with the support you need to succeed. You’ll be assigned a graduate buddy and a senior mentor within your field who can advise you on rotations and introduce you to key people within the business.
We also offer a wide range of development opportunities, including networking events where you’ll meet senior managers and board members. We are committed to developing our Early Careers cohort, encouraging their passion to grow, and helping to develop their skills with their future careers in mind. Our development journey is anchored around a strengths-based program designed specifically for graduates, giving you the chance to shape your own development and experience deeply personalized learning in immersive environments. All this is further complemented by instructor-led training.
And after the program? The only way is up! Most of our graduates continue their careers with us long after their programs have finished. The skills you gain will provide the perfect springboard for your future career.
Your benefits
At RWE, we’ll do everything we can to support you in fulfilling your potential. Our benefits include:
17. Competitive salary plus annual discretionary bonus
18. Company pension and discounted employee share scheme
19. 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays & compensation days
20. International rotations to the UK, Singapore, the US or possibly further afield incl. financial assistance when moving on international assignments
21. An enhanced maternity scheme and family friendly policies
22. Free on-site health care incl. health centre (gym) on-site
23. Access to a modern office & state-of-the-art IT
24. Open and diverse company culture with various clubs and societies - join any of our employee networks for social interaction (including Diversity Ambassador Programme)
25. Flexible benefits, including discounts at shops
Apply before 08/02/2026 with just a few clicks: 91513
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.
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