Software Engineer Trainee

Software Engineer Internship

Nokia's Mobile Infrastructure group provides network and cloud solutions across various segments. The Nokia Assurance Center, a multi-vendor assurance solution, utilizes a modern cloud-native approach and leverages Bell Labs AI and ML technology alongside Nokia Orchestration Center to enable automated operations within Nokia's Digital & Operations Center.

We are looking for a skilled software engineer. You would be working with specifying, designing, implementing and testing software. You also support our program planning and agile activities in the team.

Position: Internship Duration: 12 months Start date (tentative): July, 2026 Location: Hybrid in Amadora or Aveiro, Portugal Education Recommendations: Currently a candidate finishing their BSc or MSc degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with an accredited school.

Your Responsibilities

• Be presented with engineering practices such as test-driven development, pair-programming, and software refactoring• Be an advocate of the SW craftsmanship, believe in agile & lean values and have the quality first mindset• Embrace best engineering practices, focusing on Continuous Improvement and Continuous Delivery mindsets• Performs routine assignments within standardised procedures and practices with regular supervision to achieve objectives and meet deadlines (EG assisting other professionals; creating reports). • Receives instruction, guidance and direction from others and uses own knowledge and existing procedures to solve standard problems (EG performing office duties for a defined area; responding to company queries).

Your Skills and Experience

• Knowledge of BE programming languages (Java17+, Python) and Scripting, using and creating containers & container management tools like Kubernetes.
• Knowledge in REST services and API usage and design (JSON, REST, Swagger)
• Database knowledge/interest: SQL/HQL or Oracle or MariaDB or RDBMS
• Knowledge/interest in Kafka, Apache Nifi, Grafana or Zabbix
• Knowledge of AI tools like Cursor & ability to get code thru the tool that satisfies the business requirements

It would be nice if you also had:

• Knowledge of Continuous Integration (e.g. Jenkins, Git, Gerrit, GitLab)
• Knowledge of Test automation (e.g., Junit, Jest, Selenium, Robot Framework, Cucumber) and Test-driven development
• Knowledge/interest in FE programming languages and frameworks (e.g. Javascript, HTML5, CSS, React)

More Information

• Flexible and hybrid working schemes
• Meal allowance to support daily needs
• Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
• Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
• Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
• Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
• A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond

About Us

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Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we're advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

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