Young Graduate - Data & AI Associate

Antwerpen, Gent, Hasselt, Leuven
Data & AI
Young Professional

Are you graduating in the summer of 2026, do you have a contagious enthusiasm for data, and would you like to contribute to the most innovative data solutions of the future? Three times yes? Then a position as Data & AI Associate in our Data & AI team is an excellent opportunity to launch your career! 

  • The Data & AI Associate position is a junior role within the Data & AI team. You will participate in project teams consisting of experienced consultants and other associates and work on projects for clients active in various sectors.
  • You will support the experienced consultants in collecting and analysing data, developing reports and dashboards, and assisting with presentations and workshops. Together with your team, you will help our clients build scalable cloud data platforms.  
  • You will provide technical/functional documentation to support the developed solution.  
  • You will immerse yourself in the world of modern AI and data platforms, learn to work with the latest models and automation tools, while strengthening your communication and problem-solving skills and building insight into various business processes. 
  • You will have the opportunity to expand and renew your knowledge and expertise by obtaining Microsoft and/or Databricks certifications.  
  • Innovation and knowledge sharing are high on our agenda. We are always looking for innovation and improvement for our customers. You will have plenty of opportunities to actively participate in this.  
  • The combination of training and practical experience will prepare you for a successful career as a data engineer, data analyst or data scientist.  
  • You will be part of a close-knit, driven and passionate team that is pleasant and fun to work with. We even have our own Data & AI fun team! 

What you need to succeed:

  • You have a bachelor's or master's degree, preferably in Computer Science or Business IT & Management or a related field of study. 
  • You are passionate about data-driven solutions. Do you have initial experience with Microsoft Azure, Databricks, Python, SQL and/or Power BI? That's a big plus! 
  • It is not only your knowledge that is important; we consider your motivation, insight and attitude to be just as important.  
  • You have a flexible, independent and collegial attitude.  
  • Good communication skills, customer focus and accuracy are also very important in this role.  
  • Good command of Dutch and English. French is a plus.  
  • A certain degree of flexibility is required in terms of travel, as you will regularly be working at the customer's premises. If your presence at the customer's premises is not required, you can work at the Cegeka office closest to your home (Antwerp, Ghent, Hasselt or Leuven) or from your home office. 

What are we offering:

  • You will start on 1 September 2026.  
  • Year after year, Cegeka proves in Whitelane Research that we are a reliable and leading partner in the field of IT services, with an impressive first place in 2025 for Security, Application Services and Cloud & Infrastructure.
  • We ask a lot from you (in terms of talent). Fortunately, you also get a lot in return! Competencies and character are essential to us, in addition to experience and ambitions.
  • Cegeka continuously invests in talent management so that all employees can realise their potential.
  • We use a framework that ensures fair remuneration, whereby employees are paid based on their position, experience and performance, regardless of gender or other non-work-related characteristics. An electric car with a charging card or a mobility budget, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, attractive group and hospitalisation insurance, a mobile phone subscription, a flat-rate expense allowance, a powerful laptop and the option to tailor your salary package to your own preferences thanks to our Flex Reward Plan.Flexible working hours and a good work/life balance
  • A top team: where new ideas and initiatives are always welcome! Team events, happy hours and legendary company parties are also part of the package
  • Continuous learning: knowledge sharing meetings, participation in conferences and external training courses. Knowledge sharing and learning are key! Depending on your own interests and initiatives, Cegeka offers various horizontal and vertical career paths
  • We value sustainability by striving for CO2 neutrality with the electrification of our vehicle fleet and an environmentally friendly data centre. We develop innovative solutions with a positive impact on the environment, people and society, and strive for an inclusive and diverse working environment in which everyone is valued and heard.

Benefits

Market-compliant salary with attractive extra benefits.

Continuous learning via hackathons, innovation centers, events,...

Flexible working hours supporting your work/life balance.

Career growth with horizontal and vertical development paths.

Hybrid work model blending office and remote work efficiently.

Personal guidance from managers, coaches, and sparring partners.

ESG: lower emissions, foster inclusion and drive sustainability in IT.

Cegeka proudly holds the Top Employer certificate.

Team events, happy hours, sports events, and epic company festival.

Aspire to more: our promise to you!

At Cegeka, you have every opportunity to further develop yourself as a professional. Together, we achieve what you truly want to mean for our customers and colleagues. We warmly invite you to grow with us through an unparalleled variety of challenging and meaningful IT projects. Leave your mark on projects for high-profile clients where we truly make a difference. Aspire to more.


Intense, enjoyable, and deeply committed—that’s how we work, always together, in close cooperation with colleagues and clients. All within a culture driven by our core values: ownership, personal development, respect, and authenticity. Join us in shaping the next phase of a successful, fast-growing, and innovative international IT company.

Application flow

1. Apply

If the role is interesting apply, or get in touch with the dedicated recruiter for more details.

2. Assessment

Our Recruitment team will take a look at your application and let you know the next steps.

3. Meet us

Within two steps we will meet and we can discover together if we are a match on both sides.

4. Time to start!

Accepted our proposal? Great! We look forward to working with you.

Do you have any questions about this role?

Let's connect.

Sarah Steenbergen

sarah.steenbergen@cegeka.com
+32 11 240234
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