KPN Portal & Backend Engineering Internship

At KPN, we build digital services that millions of customers use every day. Customers rely on our platforms to manage their products, services, and connection with KPN. Behind these experiences are engineering teams working continuously to make our technology faster, smarter, and more reliable.

During your internship, you will become part of an agile engineering team. You will work alongside frontend and backend engineers, platform specialists, architects, and product owners. You will not just watch from the sidelines. You will contribute to real projects, join technical discussions, participate in code reviews, and learn how professional engineering teams turn ideas into working software. An experienced mentor will guide you throughout your internship and help you develop your technical skills.

As an intern, you will help build and improve KPN’s digital platforms. Depending on your assignment, you could develop customer portal features with Vue.js or build backend services using Python, FastAPI, or Django. You will contribute to real projects while discovering how modern technologies work together within KPN’s digital environment.

During your internship, you will:

• Build and connect applications using REST APIs, Kafka, and modern backend technologies.
• Learn how OAuth 2.0 and OpenID Connect help secure digital customer journeys.
• Discover how applications run in cloud environments using AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Monitor performance and reliability with tools such as Prometheus and Grafana.
• Gain experience with CI/CD, automated testing, and modern DevOps practices.
• Explore how AI-powered tools can support software development, testing, and quality.

You do not need to know all these technologies yet. You will learn from experienced engineers while building, experimenting, and contributing your own ideas and code to real projects.

We are looking for someone who gets curious when discovering how technology works. You enjoy programming, solving problems, and turning ideas into working solutions. You like learning from others and are not afraid to ask questions.

In addition:

• You study Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related HBO or university programme.
• You are living and studying in the Netherlands.
• You have some programming experience from your studies, projects, or personal initiatives.
• You are interested in web development, backend engineering, APIs, and cloud technology.
• You enjoy analysing technical challenges and finding practical solutions.
• You communicate clearly and enjoy working with people from different disciplines.
• You are eager to experiment with new technologies and develop your engineering skills.

What can you expect from KPN?

• A monthly internship allowance of €600 based on full-time participation.
• Opportunities to engage in activities and collaborate with fellow interns and colleagues.
• The potential for employment at KPN upon successful completion of the internship.
• A hybrid working environment
• A laptop for both internship and academic use.
• Travel reimbursement for train or car if you do not have a student public transport card.
• Collaboration within a multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals.
• Access to an extensive network of experts at KPN who are eager to share their knowledge and connections.

We have a strong belief in the power of technology made even more impactful through human interaction. We look forward to meeting you!

For more information, please contact our recruiter Julie Kleijzen via +31 6 33 04 99 52 or julie.kleijzen@kpn.com. Please note that applications submitted via email will not be processed. Kindly express your interest through the application button.

At KPN, we believe in smart collaboration and collective success. Therefore, acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.