NAPA Safety Solutions’ Development is looking for two summer colleagues for the role of a Software Developer Trainee for our office in Galati, Romania.

The role and the team

As a Software Developer Trainee, you will have the opportunity to learn while working, gaining hands-on experience in real-world software development projects. Your tasks will include reviewing technical software bug tickets, assisting in documentation, and improving tooling. You will join the Log Team and contribute to the development and maintenance of NAPA Onboard products in a supportive and innovative environment that embodies the NAPA Way, where self-management, growth, and transparency define our culture.

The role is temporary, lasting 3 months, and can be part-time or full-time. Your home base is our office in Galați, where you will work on-site during the summer.

When you begin to work, you will be assigned an onboarding buddy from the team, who will take care of a good start at your job and introduce the NAPA Way of working.

What we expect from you

We are looking for motivated students eager to develop their skills in a professional environment while learning on the job. Key qualifications include:

• Studies in a relevant field, e.g., computer science or mathematics/informatics
• Basic understanding of software design and development
• Ability to think through software execution and problem-solving
• Interest in understanding the software development lifecycle
• Strong English skills for effective communication
• Good teamwork and collaboration abilities
• Analytical thinking and adaptability

Selected candidates will be given a take-home assignment to assess their skills before the interview stage.

NAPA as an employer

Meaningful work

We are proud to play our part in creating a sustainable world, and a career at NAPA means working with a purpose. We focus on building the best possible products for our customers, with whom we have close and long-lasting relationships. We protect the environment and human life at sea by powering safer and greener vessels with our technology.

NAPA way of working

We are a self-managed organization. Everyone is here to help and guide each other, but you’re your own boss. The core of our self-management philosophy is trust. We trust that our employees make the right decisions and take care of their personal growth. We provide several opportunities for that, and everyone can manage their own working time. You can work at the office, from home or even while abroad.

Enjoy working together

...is one of our core values. Learning from and respecting each other provides a healthy and pleasant working environment. We, as NAPArians, share our knowledge and help each other when needed. NAPA has offices and customers around the world, and you will be able to meet people from many different cultures. We are a diverse team with a shared goal.

Read more about our values and culture: https://www.napa.fi/careers/

Ready to get on board and join the NAPA crew?

We kindly ask you to send your application letter, CV, and a study transcript to us by the 27th of April 2025. The position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate has been found.

For more information about the position, please contact Stefan Buzoianu (Senior Software Developer) by e-mail: stefan.buzoianu@napa.fi

With over 35 years of operation, NAPA is a leading software and data services provider for ship design and operations to enable safe, sustainable, and future-proof maritime industry. Headquartered in Finland, NAPA employs 200 experts, combining expertise in naval architecture, fleet operations and digital services. NAPA operates globally, with a presence in Japan, Korea, China, Singapore, the USA, Germany, Greece, Romania and India.

With over 90% of new vessels built by NAPA customers, NAPA’s ship design software is the global de facto standard in shipbuilding. Furthermore, NAPA is a market leader in ship stability management and safety data services for passenger ships, and its cloud-based solutions for ship performance monitoring and voyage optimization support shipping’s decarbonization journey. For more information, visit www.napa.fi.