Student Assistant, Software Development

Are you a software or computer science student who wants to apply what you learn to real projects in an industry moving full speed ahead with digitalisation? Do you want to work on the tools that help us run a more efficient and greener fleet? If you have an interest in maritime shipping and want to be part of its transformation, we’d love to hear from you! What you will do... As our new Student Assistant working out of our Copenhagen office, you will join the Fleet Efficiency & Decarbonisation team. You will help build and maintain the team’s internal data and web applications: Python back-end, PostgreSQL database, web front-end and automated tests, AI assistants, deployed on Microsoft Azure. Your tasks are matched to your experience and your study schedule. Among other interesting tasks, you will: Develop, test, and maintain internal tools and applications that support fleet performance and decarbonisation Build and improve back-end services and REST APIs in Python Write SQL queries, database migrations and data checks in PostgreSQL Improve the web front-end and the user experience Ensure code quality, maintainability, and portability Collaborate closely with domain experts and fellow developers We offer a flexible working week of 2-3 days, with more hours required during holiday periods and fewer hours during your exam periods. We’re looking for a team player who… Has a strong sense of ownership and responsibility Thrives in a collaborative environment but works independently with confidence Embraces constructive feedback and continuously seeks growth as a developer Communicates ideas clearly and effectively Understands user needs and perspectives We furthermore expect that you… Are enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s programme in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, with at least one year of studies left Have solid programming skills in Python Have working knowledge of SQL and relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MSSQL) Have experience with version control (Git) and a collaborative workflow Ideally, but not necessarily, have worked with a Python web framework (e.g. FastAPI, Django), Docker, or a cloud platform (e.g. Azure) Are interested in learning AI / LLM APIs Are fluent in English (written and spoken), as this is our corporate language. Danish is not a requirement. Hold a permit allowing you to live and work onsite in Denmark. Not meeting every single bullet above? We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't exactly match all the qualifications in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. What you might love about us We have a strong youth community with trainees, interns and student assistants. With more than 30 nationalities across 10 locations, you will step into a genuinely international, informal and social environment: the kind where people enjoy working together, not just working next to each other. In Ultrabulk,