Integration/API Engineering graduate

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Summary: Join Symrise's Data & AI Graduate Program as an Integration/API Engineering Graduate to shape enterprise-wide data and integration strategy within a global, agile environment. Highlights: 1. Hands-on work in real global projects 2. Continuous tutoring and personal mentoring 3. Exposure to senior leadership **About Symrise and the Data \& AI Graduate Program** Symrise is a global leader in creating inspiring fragrance, flavor, nutrition, and health solutions. Within Group IT, we are expanding our established Global Data \& AI Hub in Barcelona (Poblenou), which has successfully launched and continues to grow as a key pillar of our digital transformation strategy. The Global Data \& AI Graduate Career Program is now entering its next intake, building on the success of previous cohorts. It offers early\-career talent the opportunity to join a proven and evolving program that combines structured learning, hands\-on experience, and exposure to real\-world global business challenges. As part of the 2026 intake, we offer a range of specialized graduate tracks including AI Enablement \& Community, Application / Full\-Stack Development, Data Engineering, Data Science / Machine Learning, DevOps, Integration / API Engineering, and UX/UI Design. Each role contributes to building innovative, data\-driven, and scalable digital solutions within a truly global and agile environment. **About the Program** ===================== The 12\-month global program is designed for recent graduates who want to launch their careers with Symrise through a structured and immersive learning journey. You will benefit from: * Formal technical and professional training * Hands\-on work in real global projects * Continuous tutoring and personal mentoring * Exposure to senior leadership * A highly collaborative, agile, and international environment This program is built to accelerate your growth, strengthen your technical expertise, and help you develop into a future expert in your field. **Your role** As an Integration/API Engineering Graduate, you will join the Data and Integration/API Architecture and Engineering team, playing a key role in shaping Symrise’s enterprise\-wide data and integration strategy. You will contribute to building the foundational capabilities that enable digital and AI transformation at scale, working within a real\-world, global enterprise environment. In this role, you will support the development of a modern integration platform and API ecosystem, helping to implement an API\-first strategy that enables secure, scalable, and standardized data exchange across systems, regions, and partners. You will work on defining and applying architectural standards that impact a wide range of critical systems and business domains, while collaborating closely with data engineering and other technical teams. You will also gain exposure to cross\-functional collaboration, working with business and technical stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into integration solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn about enterprise architecture, modern integration practices, and governance, while contributing to large\-scale transformation initiatives and developing skills in a highly collaborative and innovation\-driven environment. **About you** **You should have:** * A Master’s degree in a relevant field (Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, AI, Cybersecurity, UX/UI Design, or similar) * Graduation no later than **31 July 2026** * Maximum **2 years of prior professional experience** in a similar role * Availability to start full\-time in **September 2026** **Eligibility requirements:** * **EU citizenship is required** (we do not offer visa sponsorship) * For **candidates based in Spain**, employment will be under a **local Spanish contract** * For **eligible candidates outside of Spain**, employment may be arranged via the **VIE program (subject to Business France eligibility rules)** * + Candidates **must not have previously completed a VIE assignment** + Age must be **under 29 at the time of hiring** + Willingness to **relocate to Barcelona (Poblenou)** **You ideally bring:** * Strong analytical and/or technical skills depending on the role * Interest in data, AI, software development, or digital innovation * Strong communication and collaboration skills * A proactive, curious, and learning\-oriented mindset * Ability to thrive in a fast\-paced, international environment * Advanced English (C1 / TOEFL 95\+) **Our offer** A unique opportunity to start your career in our established and expanding Global Data \& AI Hub in Barcelona (Poblenou). You can expect: * 12\-month paid graduate program €32,000 * Private health and life insurance * Flexible working arrangements * Access to cutting\-edge tools and technologies * International exposure and cross\-functional collaboration * Learning, development, and certification opportunities * Modern, collaborative workplace At the end of the program, there is a possibility of a permanent role within Symrise, depending on performance and business needs. Job Reference: EA04386