Photonics
IT Student Assistant - Applications & Data at Photonics · Birkerød
Entry LevelOn-sitePart-timeBirkerød, Capital Region, Denmark
Job Description
IT Student Assistant - Applications & Data
Location: Birkerød, Capital Region, Denmark
Join us to Make an Impact
Innovation is in our DNA. We invented supercontinuum lasers and photonic crystal fibers and we constantly reimagine how our products can be used and improved. Our customers use our products in medical and life science research, quantum computing and space exploration.
We seek curious, creative and collaborative people to work in our cutting-edge company. Can you see yourself working in teams and providing solutions for innovators?
If you wish to apply, please contact us with your CV / Résumé. If you have a cover letter, please save this in one document with your CV / Résumé as you are only able to upload one document.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Get hands-on experience
Want real-world experience building solutions that people actually use? As an IT Student Assistant you’ll join our Applications team and help with everything from databases and data warehouses to scripts, automation, and small (and larger) improvements that make everyday work easier. We’re looking for a curious, practical problem-solver who enjoys making things work — and who wants to learn in a friendly team with a fast pace and plenty of responsibility.
Practical: Typically 15–20 hours/week on average. We’re flexible around studies, exams, and busy periods.
Your responsibilities (examples)
Develop and maintain small tools/automations that save time and reduce manual errors
Help administer and improve databases and the data warehouse
Write and maintain scripts (e.g., data flows, deployments, housekeeping, integrations)
Support improvements to our dev workflow (repo structure, PRs, documentation, pipelines)
Dive into real problems: why does this fail, how do we link the data, can we do it smarter?
Improve internal development processes
Tools you’ll meet (and get strong in)
Snowflake, SQL Server, data modelling / queries
Docker / containers
VS Code
Azure DevOps (boards/pipelines)
GitHub Copilot
Python / PHP / PowerShell / dbt / APIs / CI/CD and a lot more
Great match if you
Study software/IT/data/computer science/engineering (or similar)
Like structured work and finishing tasks — not only starting them
Are curious, learn fast, and aren’t afraid to ask questions
Can communicate in Danish and/or English
Why it’s great here
You’ll be based in Birkerød and we’re international, collaborative, and we give students responsibility early — with support when you need it.
Keep your personal data safe
NKT Photonics ("The Company") take responsibly for the protection of your personal data. Accordingly, upon receiving your job application and additional material you choose to submit, the Company keeps a safe and secure environment and ensures confidentiality.
You also have a role to play in keeping your personal data safe. We request you only submit personal data about yourself in your job application, CV / Résumé or other relevant material you choose to provide to us that is relevant for the specific job opening you are applying for.
Please consider whether there is personal information you are about to submit, such as health information, information on family relations, information on trade union membership, etc. that is not necessary for our recruitment process or the job opening you are applying for. Please also be aware that certificates or other documents are not necessary for the vacancy. We urgently request you to redact/cross out such information before you submit your job application.
Thank you.