Kanta Services Interoperability Testing Intern

Apply for an internship at Kela! Would you like to help ensure that social welfare and healthcare information systems work smoothly with Kanta Services? Join our expert team for interoperability testing. Apply for a Kela internship intended for students nearing the end of their studies and recent graduates. The internship offers an introduction to working life through interesting tasks and comprehensive onboarding. We are now looking for two interns for the Kanta Services IT unit in Helsinki or Jyväskylä. The work starts in January 2027 once the security clearance is completed and lasts five months. What is an internship in Kanta Services interoperability testing like? You will gain practical experience in ensuring the interoperability of Kanta Services in cooperation with different parties. As an intern, you will participate in interoperability test runs, review test results manually and using test automation, and work with Kanta Services partners. You will be part of a self-organising expert team and gain a broad introduction to the development of Kanta Services. In addition to the internship in our unit, you will take part in Kela's internship programme, which supports your professional development, helps you identify your strengths and plan your career. During the programme, you will network with other interns and gain an overall picture of Kela's operations. At Kela, we believe the best ideas come from working together. We also value interns' views on how work could be developed. An internship can be an important step in your career, and we want to make it a meaningful experience. We offer you: - A salary of €2,327–€2,380 per month - A meaningful and inspiring internship experience - Flexibility in your working days through remote work and flexible hours - A work community ready to help when you need support - A tasty lunch benefit You could be the right intern for us if: - You are nearing the end of higher-education studies in IT or have recently graduated from a university of applied sciences or university - You have excellent spoken and written Finnish - You have at least one year of work experience - You have experience with test automation, for example through studies, projects or work - You can find new information independently and apply what you learn in practice - You work constructively with others and take responsibility for the progress of shared tasks - Working across locations, for example through Teams, feels natural to you It is also an advantage if: - You have experience working with partners and stakeholders - You have experience with project management practices such as coordination, progress monitoring and reporting - You have experience in social welfare and healthcare At Kela, we continuously develop the employee experience. We invest in self-organising work and collaboration and value our personnel. We work across locations while also building a sense of community. Kela is a family-friendly workplace, recognised by Väestöliitto in 2021 and 2024. Kela's managers use a coaching approach: your manager will support you in your everyday work and help you succeed. You will work in the Kanta Services IT unit's interoperability testing expert team. We will ensure you receive a good introduction to your work. People at Kela are different, and everyone can be themselves. We promote equality and non-discrimination. We select candidates whose skills and experience best match the requirements of the position. Welcome as you are! Interested? Send us an application and we can explore whether we can offer you meaningful work and the next step in your career. Apply through our recruitment system at www.kela.fi/rekrytoi by 4 November 2026. Attach a cover letter and CV. Once we have received your application, we will send a confirmation by email. If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible, as we will begin processing applications during the application period. The first interview round will be conducted by video, and an invitation may be sent by email during the application period. The position has a probationary period. For more information about the position, please contact Group Manager Pia Valtonen at pia.valtonen@kela.fi. Keeping our personnel, customers and the information we handle safe is of utmost importance to us. We will therefore conduct a security clearance on the selected applicant.