Intern Backend Developer

This role is part of our Experience & Engineering business team. We combine our skills in developing future-ready technical solutions with our expertise in creating beautiful designs to deliver exceptional and engaging digital experiences that build lasting relationships with our clients like Gant, Inter Milan, bol.com and Just Eat Takeaway.

JOB PURPOSE

During this internship, you’ll hit the ground running as if you’re the Usain Bolt of backend.

You’ll be part of the Technology Campus of DEPT®, which is our talent program that molds you into becoming the best of the best. Through professional training, interactive workshops about the latest technology, and intensive 1-on-1 guidance from the best developers, this program ensures that you won’t turn into the designated coffee supplier or have to start an involuntary love affair with the printer.

Please note: to be eligible for this internship, you are required to be living and studying in the Netherlands.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Move data around integrating different databases and services (e.g. CMS, CRMs, ERPs). You will make sure the right data is in the right place at the right time.
• Bring designs to life with data on all kinds of different devices in collaboration with front-end colleagues: from a 27-inch desktop screen to a smartphone or smartwatch;
• Work with CMS such as Umbraco, Contentful, and Contentstack, CI/CD, Git, Elasticsearch, Algolia, Postgres, MongoDB, MySQL, and Agile/Scrum. Lots of new terms? No problem, but the more you know the better;
• Work with A-list clients such as bol.com, de Bijenkorf, Univé and Etos.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Someone who:

• Can hold a conversation in technical English;
• Has a great portfolio / GitHub that we would like to receive with your application;
• Can’t stop learning new frameworks in their spare time;
• Might already work as a part-time developer;
• Has an affinity with social media, advertising, and technology;
• Is available full-time 5 days a week from September 2024 for a duration of 5-6 months.

WE OFFER

• DEPT® has been named a Great Place To Work in 2023 – in the Netherlands and has been a CertifiedB Corp® since 2021 -award winning in the best way possible.
• Awesome clients. Whether big, small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with all of them. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• A monthly allowance of 450 euros + internet allowance.
• Opportunities to develop your skills even further through training and certifications.
• Everything to focus on your health: from free bootcamp to yoga lessons, mindfulness sessions, mental health services, serious discounts on sport memberships, healthy lunches at the office, and above all: a safe work environment.
• Great fringe benefits; use of OV-bikes, an NS Business Card and many other goodies.

WHO ARE WE?

We are pioneers at heart. What does that mean? We are always looking forward, thinking of what we can create tomorrow that does not exist today. We were born digital and we are a new model of agency, with a deep skillset in tech and marketing. That’s why we hire curious, self-driven, talented people who never stop innovating.

Our culture is big enough to cope and small enough to care. Meaning, that with people across 30+ countries, we’re big enough to provide you with the best tools, global opportunities, and benefits that help you thrive. While acting small by investing in you, your growth, your team, and giving you the autonomy to solve our clients problems, no matter where you are in the world.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.