Backend Engineering Intern

ABN AMRO is seeking a motivated Backend Engineering Intern to join our development teams within the Technology & Innovation organization. This is your opportunity to work with modern backend frameworks, contribute to scalable platform services, and grow in a cloud-driven engineering environment.

At a glance

Are you an HBO or WO student currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field? Then we are looking for you!

Your job

• Develop, enhance, and maintain backend services using Python, Django, and FastAPI.
• Support the team in building and optimizing Microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Participate in code reviews, automated testing, and deployment processes to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Contribute to improving performance, security, and scalability of backend systems.
• Work within a Scrum/DevOps team to deliver cloud-ready and production-grade services.
• Collaborate with other engineers to design modular, maintainable, and well-documented solutions.
• Learn and apply best practices in backend development, cloud-native design, and DevOps.

Your working environment

As part of our backend engineering teams, you will contribute to designing, building, and maintaining the bank’s core backend services. These teams are responsible for delivering secure, scalable, and high-performance applications that support both internal and customer-facing systems.

You will work within a Scrum/DevOps team of 5–8 professionals, collaborating closely with experienced backend engineers, cloud specialists, and product owners. Your daily work will involve hands-on development using Python, Django, FastAPI, and Microservices Architecture, while adhering to clean coding practices and industry standards.

You will also gain exposure to CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), API design, automated testing, and monitoring. Experience with Azure Cloud or DevOps tooling is a plus and can be further developed during your internship.

Our engineering culture focuses on collaboration, innovation, and building robust services that enable the bank’s digital transformation.

Your profile

• Basic programming knowledge and hands-on experience with Python (experience with Django/FastAPI is a plus).
• Interest or basic exposure to backend development, API design, or microservices.
• Currently an HBO/BSc or WO/MSc student in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Curious, proactive, and willing to explore new technologies and architectural patterns.
• Familiarity with Git, Docker, or cloud platforms (Azure preferred) is a plus.
• Available for a 5–6 month internship.
• Enrolled in a Dutch educational institution during the internship period.

What we offer

• A personal work laptop to support your development and daily tasks.
• Travel allowance for convenient commuting.
• Monthly internship compensation of €750.
• An informal, diverse, and professional environment, working with experienced engineers.
• Access to the Young ABN AMRO Community, offering social events, networking opportunities, workshops, and fun activities.
• A chance to build real-world backend engineering experience in a modern, cloud-driven organization.