Internship - Atlassian System Engineer

Location: Zaventem, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium / Hybrid

About the role

Are you a final-year student pursuing a graduate, bachelor's, or master's degree in IT or Computer Science, looking for an internship? At Brainsquare, we offer you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience as part of our Atlassian Engineering team — a group of experts that works daily on real-world challenges for multinational clients.

As an intern, you’ll be guided by an experienced mentor and become part of a team that designs, configures, and optimizes enterprise collaboration environments. You’ll support the implementation of new features, migration or merging of complex Jira/Confluence projects, the development of scripts and automation, and the integration of external tools and APIs.

Internships are available in two periods:

• September–December
• January–June

We only accept students who need an internship to graduate.

Internship – Atlassian System Engineer

Your main tasks:

• Join the Atlassian Engineering team and contribute to real configuration and implementation work
• Support the automation of workflows using scripting tools
• Learn how to manage enterprise Atlassian environments (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, etc.)
• Assist in troubleshooting, project migrations, and tool integrations
• Document your work clearly and share findings with the team
• Collaborate closely with your supervisor and peers, using tools like Jira and Confluence

What we are looking for in you:

• Final-year student in Computer Science or IT-related program
• A strong interest in system configuration, automation, and collaboration tools
• A basic knowledge of scripting (e.g. Groovy, Python, Bash) is a plus
• Curious, eager to learn, and proactive in solving problems
• Comfortable communicating in English in a technical environment
• Bonus points if you have prior experience with Atlassian tools (even as a user!)

What we offer to interns:

At Brainsquare, we believe in investing in people — including interns. Here’s what you can expect:

• Real project experience, working on production environments with expert guidance
• A dedicated mentor, who supports your learning path and challenges you
• Exposure to Atlassian tools, automation frameworks, APIs, and enterprise standards
• An inclusive team culture, where your contributions are seen and appreciated
• Opportunities to present your work, build confidence, and expand your network
• A potential future at Brainsquare, with options to join us after your internship

Why start your journey at Brainsquare?

What makes an internship at Brainsquare truly unique is the people-first mindset you’ll experience from day one. We don’t see you as “just” an intern — we welcome you as a future colleague. You’ll be part of a team that values human connection, honest collaboration, and mutual growth. At Brainsquare, we believe internships should be more than just a learning experience — they should be a launchpad. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where your ideas are heard, your effort is recognized, and your potential is supported.