IT Intern TraceASC

ASC International; Nederland; Hybride; EUR 3 300 - 5 600; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

ASC International, based in the Netherlands, offers a 4–9 month IT internship to support the TraceASC traceability platform. The role focuses on building a robust API to enable data exchange among aquaculture producers, supply chain partners, and the ASC platform.

As an intern, you will contribute to the full lifecycle of API development, from coding to documentation, while being mentored by an experienced developer.

Qualifications

• Currently studying Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Basic experience with Python
• Basic understanding of REST design principles
• Motivated and curious about software development and API design

Responsabilités

• Design and implement RESTful API endpoints for traceability data
• Write clean, maintainable, tested code following best practices
• Collaborate to define data models and API contracts
• Write technical and functional documentation for internal teams and external partners
• Document data flows, endpoints, request/response schemas, and authentication methods
• Implement structured error handling and logging across the API
• Prepare and deliver training sessions for team members
• Create onboarding materials (guides, walkthroughs, examples)
• Ensure knowledge is captured for handover at internship end

Connaissances

Python

REST design

Problem solving

Learning agility

Formation

Computer Science / Software Engineering student

Description du poste

Netherlands based, 4-9 month internship.

Up to 500 EUR per month, pro-rata dependant on number of hours worked per week (to be agreed at offer stage).

ASCInternational–AquacultureStewardshipCouncil isanindependent,non-profitorganisation,originallyfoundedbyWWFin2010.Wearecommittedtocontinuous improvement of global seafood farming practices towards environmental andsocialsustainability.

TheRole

We are offering an internship (4–9 months) for an IT intern to support the development of the TraceASC traceability platform — a project aimed at building robust, transparent supply chain traceability for responsibly farmed seafood.

The TraceASC project requires a well-documented, reliable API that enables data exchange between aquaculture producers, supply chain partners, and the ASC platform. As an intern, you will contribute to the full lifecycle of API development — from writing code to ensuring it is maintainable, well-documented, and easy for others to use, all while being supported by an experienced developer. This position is especially interesting for its insights it will provide in the digitisation of global supply chains, especially in emerging economies

RoleResponsibilities

• Design and implement RESTful API endpoints for traceability data (e.g. farm origin, batch tracking, certification status)


• Write clean, maintainable, and tested code following best practices


• Collaborate with the team to define data models and API contracts


• Write technical and functional documentation for internal teams and external partners


• Document data flows, endpoints, request/response schemas, and authentication methods


• Implement structured error handling and logging across the API


• Design meaningful error responses with appropriate HTTP status codes


• Prepare and deliver training sessions for team members who will maintain or use the API


• Create onboarding materials (guides, walkthroughs, examples)


• Ensure knowledge is captured so the work can be handed over smoothly at the end of the internship

Person Profile

• Currently studying Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field at a Dutch or international institution


• Basic experience with Python


• Basic understanding of REST design principles


• Motivated and curious, with a genuine interest in software development, API design and the use of technology to improve global supply chain transparency


• A problem solver who enjoys learning new technologies and applying your knowledge to practical challenges


• Proactive, enthusiastic and keen to make a meaningful contribution to a project with global impact

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