Internship Engineering (IT)

At HEMA, we are building an efficient and future-proof retail technology landscape. To achieve this, we are establishing a new Engineering Organization. This is your chance to help lay the technological foundation for the most iconic, nearly 100-year-old department store in the Netherlands. Do you want to make a direct impact on HEMA’s digital progress? Then this role is for you! **the challenge** During this IT Engineering internship, you’ll help develop internal tooling that enables our developers to work faster, smarter and more efficiently. You’ll be working on backend development with modern AWS cloud technologies and exploring practical applications of AI within our engineering landscape. Innovation plays a big role here, so you’ll have plenty of room to experiment, test new approaches and learn by doing. You’ll work closely with Mauro Rallo, our Enterprise Architect, and collaborate with developers across different teams, giving you a broad understanding of our technical landscape. You’ll continuously evaluate and improve your work, contributing to projects that directly impact how software is built at HEMA. **what we offer** At HEMA, you’ll experience an environment where people truly work together. You’ll receive proper guidance, useful feedback, and gain valuable experience. Whether you are looking to extend your knowledge and skills or to help others grow, you are welcome here. In addition, at HEMA you’ll get: * An internship allowance of €400 per month based on a 35 hour workweek. * By collaborating with colleagues throughout HEMA, you’ll build a valuable professional network. A strong foundation for your career and potentially a pathway to your first job after graduation. * To enrich your experience, HEMA offers inspiration sessions and events where you can meet fellow interns and build meaningful connections. * Guidance from an enthusiastic and accessible team to help you grow and achieve your learning goals. * ️ 15% staff discount on all your HEMA favorites: from tompouce pastries to towels and notebooks. **this is what you'll bring** * You are a student in Computer Science, Informatics, Software Engineering or a similar field of study. * You are available for a work placement or graduation internship starting September 2026\. * You are a second- or third-year student with basic programming experience, regardless of the languages you’ve used — what matters most is your foundation in coding and your eagerness to learn new technologies. * You master the English and/or Dutch language in both speech and writing. * You are eager to learn more about DevOps and modern cloud-based development environments. * You work independently, like to experiment, and feel comfortable exploring unknown territory. * You have strong analytical thinking and a genuine passion for software development. **HEMA** At HEMA, over 17,000 colleagues work together to create a better everyday life in a more beautiful world. With products that are more practical, more beautiful, better—and that last longer too. And with colorful stores in towns, cities, and online. We’re proud of how far we’ve come, but we’re not done yet. HEMA is truly HEMA again and ready for the next step. Our ambition? To become a frontrunner in a challenging market. We do this together, as one team, with proud colleagues, entrepreneurs, and partners. By playing to win. That means being curious, seizing opportunities, working together with joy, and always aiming for the best result. You speak up, challenge others, and help each other grow. With your unique contribution, you can help build the HEMA oif tomorrow. Are you in?**zo kun je makkelijk solliciteren** * **solliciteer hier!** Gebruik het formulier op deze pagina! We reageren binnen 2 werkdagen op jouw sollicitatie! * **telefoontje** We stellen je een aantal vragen om te kijken of de functie bij je past. * **eerste gesprek (online)** Is het een match? Ontmoet je toekomstige collega's en vraag ze alles wat je wilt. * **assessment (online)** We ontdekken nog verder wie jij bent en wat jou drijft. * **tweede gesprek** We leren je graag nog beter kennen. * **aanbieding** We sturen je een voorstel met je arbeidsvoorwaarden. * **overeenkomst** Tevreden met het voorstel? Dan maken we je overeenkomst in orde en kun je digitaal ondertekenen. * **dubbelcheck** We controleren het officiële papierwerk en maken alles klaar voor een goede start. * **welkom!** De rode loper gaat uit! Je begint bij HEMA. **dit is je nieuwe werkplek**