Software Engineering Intern - Internal Developer Platform

Overview

The Software Engineering Intern position focuses on working with Tomtom's Internal Developer Platform team in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The intern will join a team of engineers to pick up an independent project while receiving guidance from a mentor. Responsibilities include building new pages and scorecards in Frontstage using TypeScript and React, extending the Watchtower TypeScript and PostgreSQL backend with new data sources and APIs, and working on user-focused features such as displaying service costs on the Kubernetes platform. Additional tasks involve keeping Frontstage updated with new Backstage releases and participating in the complete development cycle using agile methodologies, from understanding user needs and designing solutions to building, testing, releasing, and having code reviewed by the team.

Who can apply

Applicants must be enrolled in a Dutch university until at least September 2027 to cover the entire duration of the internship. Candidates must also be located in Amsterdam or nearby cities to enable commuting to the office at least twice a week, and be available to work for at least 32 hours per week.

Requirements

Candidates need good TypeScript or JavaScript skills, some experience building web applications using technologies such as React or Node.js, and basic knowledge of SQL and databases. Applicants must also possess solid Computer Science fundamentals, be comfortable communicating in written and verbal English, and demonstrate an interest in building tools that assist other engineers alongside an eagerness to learn. Helpful additional experience includes familiarity with Backstage, Docker, GitHub Actions, or cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, and GCP.