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IT Intern

Helsinki, Finland

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We’re a global team of over 400 people, working together to push the boundaries of open-source technology and multi-cloud solutions. Our vision is to become the trusted Data & AI Platform for everyone, leveraging the most popular open-source technologies like Apache Kafka®, Aiven for PostgreSQL®, Aiven for Clickhouse®, and Aiven for OpenSearch®. to help companies accelerate time-to-market, drive efficiency, and build innovative solutions across any cloud. Right now, we’re looking for a IT Intern to join our team who shares our passion for forward-thinking and innovative approaches. 

The Role:

We are looking for an IT Intern to join our Global IT Team at Aiven headquarters in Helsinki. You will be closely collaborating with your senior IT colleagues based in the Helsinki office who are ready to mentor and coach you in your role. In this role, you will get to learn the Aiven way of maintaining highly efficient IT and will be collaborating with other internal teams and external partners.

Details: 

Location: Aiven Headquarters in Kamppi, Helsinki.

Work Model: Office-based role. You are expected to work from the office five days a week during business hours.

Duration: This is a 6 months fixed-term position starting in January 

What You’ll Do:

Delivery Orchestration

  • Hardware and access management
  • Meeting room equipment check ups and maintenance
  • Phone & internet subscription management
  • Onboarding and offboarding tasks
  • Documentation of the internship

Visibility & Communication

  • Maintain clear visibility of progress against delivery goals and value milestones.
  • Communicate delivery status to senior stakeholders in a way that highlights customer outcomes and business impact.
  • Escalate risks and blockers early, while ensuring teams retain accountability for problem-solving.

What We’re Looking For:

  • 2-3 years of studies in ICT, Computer Science or Information Systems or other relevant field.
  • Proficiency in English (Finnish language skills are a plus).
  • Ability to follow processes and respect the timelines.
  • Customer service mindset and willingness to support colleagues at the office.
  • Enthusiastic about your chosen field and genuinely want to learn new things and develop yourself.

Our Offer

If you ask us what’s the best thing about working for Aiven, many will probably say it’s the high concentration of talent from around the world that we have here. Enjoy the agile environment of a hyperscale scale-up where you can truly make an impact and have fun while at it.

We invest in you

  • With Aiven locations spanning the globe, we want all of our crabs to find the right balance with our hybrid work policy.
  • Get the equipment you need to set yourself up for success.

What else?

  • Love breakfast? So do we! Join us at our weekly office breakfast

Amazing! What’s next?

Please send your CV and cover letter through our career website. The application time ends at 23.11.2025. We will start processing the applications already during the application period and the position is filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

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Equal Opportunities

Aiven provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, physical and mental ability, marital and family status or without regard to any other similar personal attributes. Aiven complies with applicable local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training and any other terms and conditions related to employment.

At Aiven we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities or special needs in our working environment and job application procedures. We make all reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities or who otherwise need support to thrive in the workplace. We are committed to continuously improving workplace accessibility. There is an option to request a discussion in the application process but if you have any questions before applying please write to us at recruitment@aiven.io.

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