DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.
This role is part of our Experience & Engineering team based in the Netherlands. 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
Looking to kick off your engineering career as a backend developer?
During this internship, you'll join our talent program designed to shape you into a productive developer, capable of working in a large team.We'll share all the knowledge we have and provide you with all the attention, feedback, GIFs, and challenges you need to grow into a standout professional.
In short, our goal is to help you reach your full potential.
A backend developer is the engineer that works behind the scenes, ensuring data flows seamlessly from system to system and powering the digital experiences users love. One moment you're connecting APIs with other backend systems like databases and making sure information is exactly where it needs to be. The next you're collaborating with front-end colleagues, helping them bring designs to life.
Be ready to build the robust foundations that make innovation possible.
From day one, you'll be paired with a dedicated mentor for 1-on-1 coaching and join a team of passionate developers always ready to help. You'll be working on real client projects, giving you real life experience. By the end of your internship, you'll have gained valuable knowledge in the field and worked on projects for A-list clients. You will work side by side with other developers and your code will power actual websites.
Take it from us, your resume will be more than ready for a future in the digital industry.
Note: to be eligible for this internship, you are required to be living and studying in the Netherlands.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Even if you don’t tick every box, that doesn’t mean we’re not a match. If you feel like this role could be right for you, just go for it and apply!
Hard Requirements
WHY DEPT®?
We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.
We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.
At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.
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.
Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.