Internship IT - Technology Enablement

Hunkemöller; Hilversum; On-site; EUR 4,700 - 5,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BIIR internship program

Buddy assignment

WFH policy for internships

Monthly internship allowance 450€

Travel allowance up to 11.5€ / day

Staff discount 25%+ 25–35%

Company laptop

Team events

60:40 working split

Job summary

Hunkemöller is seeking a passionate Technology Enablement intern for its BIIR program at the Hilversum head office near Amsterdam. You will work on the integration landscape, SSO, Okta provisioning, GitHub governance, Jira configurations, and API testing.

You will gain hands-on experience with MuleSoft, GCP, Postman, and Confluence while joining a collaborative team and vendor calls. Availability starts February 2027 for a five-month program with travel and learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an HBO or WO IT or related field.
• Basic understanding of APIs, REST and JSON.
• Some programming experience (Python, Golang, JavaScript, C# or similar).
• Curious, structured, and not afraid to ask questions.
• Good English skills, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Set up SSO (SAML/OIDC) and SCIM provisioning in Okta for joiners, movers and leavers.
• Manage GitHub organisations, teams, repository access and branch protection, and connect GitHub to Okta.
• Configure Jira projects, workflows, permission schemes and automation rules.
• Review access rights regularly and clean up accounts and licences that are no longer needed.
• Document configurations and create how-to guides for the service desk.
• Build and modify integration flows in MuleSoft and GCP.
• Write and maintain small services and scripts on GCP (Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub).
• Test APIs with Postman, analyse payloads and troubleshoot issues through logs.
• Monitor interfaces and perform first-line analysis of failed messages using Datadog and other logging tools.
• Work with GitHub Actions for builds and deployments.
• Keep interface documentation in Confluence up to date.
• Join stand‑ups, refinements and vendor calls.
• Identify manual processes and propose automation opportunities.

Skills

APIs & REST

Programming experience

English communication

Curious mindset

Structured approach

Team collaboration

Education

HBO/WO IT or related field

Tools

Okta

GitHub

Jira

Postman

Confluence

GCP

MuleSoft

Job description

Our IT Department at the headoffice in Hilversum (close to Amsterdam) is looking for a passionate Technology Enablement intern. At Hunkemöller, it's about more than working in retail—it's about your passion for retail and creating beautiful moments for our customers and colleagues. Together we create an inspiring working environment where everyone feels welcome, and successes are shared. Starting in February 2027, you can become a part of the Best Internship in Retail (BIIR) Program, alongside 50+ fellow interns!

What will you do?

Your focus is on our integration landscape and our IT for IT applications.

• Set up SSO (SAML/OIDC) and SCIM provisioning in Okta for joiners, movers and leavers.
• Manage GitHub organisations, teams, repository access and branch protection, and connect GitHub to Okta.
• Configure Jira projects, workflows, permission schemes and automation rules.
• Review access rights regularly and clean up accounts and licences that are no longer needed.
• Document configurations and create how-to guides for the service desk.
• Build and modify integration flows in MuleSoft and GCP.
• Write and maintain small services and scripts on GCP (Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub).
• Test APIs with Postman, analyse payloads and troubleshoot issues through logs.
• Monitor interfaces and perform first-line analysis of failed messages using Datadog and other logging tools.
• Work with GitHub Actions for builds and deployments.
• Keep interface documentation in Confluence up to date.
• Join stand‑ups, refinements and vendor calls.
• Identify manual processes and propose automation opportunities.

About You

• Currently enrolled in an HBO or WO study in IT, Computer Science, Business IT or a related field.
• Basic understanding of APIs, REST and JSON.
• Some programming experience (Python, Golang, JavaScript, C# or similar).
• Curious, structured, and not afraid to ask questions.
• Good English skills, both spoken and written.
• Familiarity with identity concepts such as SSO, SAML, OAuth and MFA is a plus.
• Experience with Postman, Git or an integration platform is a plus.
• Interested in retail and curious about the systems behind e‑commerce and webshops.

What do we offer you?

• The Best Internship in Retail (BIIR): Be a part of an exceptional internship program with 50 other fellow interns, filled with diverse learning opportunities such as Personal Branding and Business Innovation & Presenting trainings, the CEO & CFO Q&A, a Dragons’ Den, and so much more!
• An Assigned Buddy: Personal coaching from your buddy to discover your potential, guide your growth and build your network, within an empowering, playful and inclusive work environment.
• Work From Home (WFH) Policy: For 40‑hour internships, you are allowed to work from home up to 3 days per week, depending on the nature of your role. During onboarding, WFH days may vary to better support your learning and training.
• Internship Allowance: 450€ per month (gross) with 8+ holiday days (based on 40h/week).
• Travel Allowance: Max. 11,50€ per day (based on your travel distance), if you are not eligible for the free Student OV Chipcard.
• Additional Benefits: Access to 25% staff discount and a company laptop. Also, company gatherings like Townhalls and drinks.
• Travel Allowance: Max. 23€ per day (based on your travel distance), if you don’t have a free Student OV Chipcard.
• Benefit from the flexibility of working from home, ensuring you can maintain productivity from anywhere. We have a 60:40 policy based on your working hours.
• 25‑55% STAFF DISCOUNT: Our products are much loved with our employees. As part of the brand, you will receive a discount of 25% on all Hunkemoller products. On some Mondays we have an additional sale on our newest collections. On top of the 25% discount, you will receive an additional 25 – 35% discount.

Eligibility Criteria

• You need to be available for 5 months starting in February 2027.
• Please note that your application will only be considered if you are enrolled at a school or university for the full duration of the internship.
• You are an EU citizen,
• You are on a Family/Partner visa, or
• You are a non‑EU student studying in the Netherlands, and you meet at least one of the following requirements: (1) The internship is a mandatory part of your curriculum, OR (2) your university is willing to sign a third‑party agreement (Nuffic Agreement).
• Please be aware that not all our potential entry‑level positions will meet the minimum salary required by the IND for sponsorship by Hunkemöller. Please refer to this website for more information: Required amounts income requirements | IND

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