Student Software Engineer, Java Backend Development

About the Position

Student Software Engineer, Java Backend Development

• Employment Type: Full-time

Do you want to be a part of the development of our new e-commerce platform with more than 3,600 stores and 29 web shops? Or some of our more than 80 other Java applications? In that case, come and join our Java department.

JYSK is a frontrunner in the development of online cross-channel E-commerce. And with Unified Commerce, JYSK has launched its biggest IT initiative ever.

We are looking for a Student Software Engineer to join our Java Core team. In this role, you will not only support building applications - you will also support our Java developers across all agile teams.

Responsibilities

As a Student Software Engineer in the Java Core team, your mission is to create hyper-productivity through AI enablement while simultaneously raising the quality, security, and consistency across teams and codebases. You will help identify opportunities to leverage AI in software development and contribute to building scalable tools and solutions that enable developers to work more efficiently and deliver high-quality software.

Your tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Supporting Java developers across all agile teams with cross-cutting tooling, standards, and best practices
• Exploring and implementing new ways to leverage AI, including GitHub Copilot and other AI-powered developer tools, to improve engineering productivity, code quality, and the overall developer experience
• Taking ownership of smaller applications and general shared libraries used across the organization
• Working with modern technologies and frameworks, including Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and Kubernetes/Docker

Requirements

We are looking for a new colleague who:

• Is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, with plans to continue into a Master's degree. Ideally, you are in the final stage of your Bachelor’s degree or have recently completed it.
• Has hands-on experience with software development through university, personal, or hobby projects.
• Is passionate about software engineering and enjoys building tools that solve real problems.
• Is motivated to become a highly skilled software engineer and continuously strives to improve their technical and professional skills.
• Writes clean, secure code and has a strong focus on quality and consistency.
• Values testing and writes thorough unit and integration tests to ensure reliable software (familiarity with Test-Driven Development is a plus).
• Is curious about emerging technologies, engineering productivity, and AI-assisted development.
• Enjoys learning and experimenting with innovative approaches.

We Offer

We are in the middle of restructuring our IT landscape, turning it into a headless, event-driven, and microservice architecture. You will have a unique opportunity to build deep technical competencies while making a tangible difference for your colleagues.

Furthermore, we offer you:

• A student position averaging approximately 15 hours per week, with flexibility around your studies because we believe your education comes first.
• A relaxed and open-minded atmosphere.
• Sparring and feedback from skilled colleagues at all levels in the organization.
• A job with rich possibilities to influence the demanding technical solutions.
• A corporate culture with a short distance from thought to action.
• A job where you get the opportunity to develop professionally and personally.

About the Company

We believe our employees are key to our success. That is why we strive to offer development and possibilities of growing and finding new challenges within JYSK. Since our founder, Lars Larsen, opened his first store in Denmark in 1979, JYSK has expanded our global presence with stores and web shops in countries around the world.

Our three fundamental JYSK Values – Tradesman, Colleague, and Corporate Spirit – express the behavior and attitude that we can expect from each other. We trust each other, and we believe in Empowerment and freedom with responsibility. We also take pride in rewarding engagement and a great effort among our employees. With the right attitude, opportunities abound in JYSK.

JYSK wants to include everyone, no matter the age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and experience. Together, we secure our inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. Because a great mix of minds, talents, and unique personalities makes us a stronger team.

For more information, please visit our career page.

IS THIS YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY? Apply today!

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Liliana Hajek, [email protected].

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