Are you currently studying power system engineering, computer science, information technology or other technical fields? Are you curious about software testing? Are you open-minded and enjoy working in a diverse and international team? And are you eager to be part of something new and meaningful? 

Then you might be just the person we are looking for.

Nordic RCC A/S is an important contributor to the green energy transition supporting the national transmission system operators to ensure the efficient operation of the nordic electricity power system and high security of power supply at any time. 

We are dedicated to delivering high-quality products that meet the needs of our clients and users. As part of our commitment to excellence, we are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Student Software Tester to join our team.

Nordic RCC – supporting security of supply and the Green Transition

The Nordic Regional Coordination Centre (RCC) provides critical services and insights to support the national Transmission System Operators (TSOs) in Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark — to ensure the efficient operation and use of the Nordic power system and high security of power supply at any time. Based in Copenhagen, Nordic RCC is one of six RCCs in Europe, equally owned by the Nordic region's four electricity TSOs: Fingrid, Statnet, Svenska Kraftnät, and Energinet.

As European power systems integrate and evolve to meet climate goals, Nordic RCC provides regional coordination, integrated services, regional insights and recommendations to the Nordic TSOs and their control centres, to support cross-border operational security 24/7.

You can read more about Nordic RCC and the services we deliver on our website https://nordic-rcc.net/ or in our report for 2024 https://nordic-rcc.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/NordicRCC-Annual-Report-2024.pdf.

Responsible for software testing and test data creation

As a Student Software Tester responsible for testing and test data creation, you will work closely with other testers in the Quality Management team, and as well as engineers, business expert, test managers and project managers.

Job Description:

We are looking for a Student Software Tester to assist our testing team in ensuring the quality and functionality of our software products. As a Student Tester, you will be responsible for executing test cases, identifying and reporting bugs, preparing test data and providing feedback on the user experience. This role offers valuable hands-on experience in software testing and quality assurance. Expected working hours are between 16-24 hours per week, which will naturally vary with exam periods, vacations etc.

In this role, you will get practical experience with professional software testing, IT quality management processes, collaboration in an international environment, and insight into one of Europe's most important critical infrastructure sectors.

Responsibilities:

• Execute manual test cases to verify software functionality

• Identify, record, and track software defects

• Collaborate with the development team to ensure bug fixes and updates are implemented

• Provide feedback on user experience and usability

• Assist in creating test documentation and reports

• Creation and manipulation of test data

Requirements:

• Current enrolment in a relevant degree program (power system engineering, computer science, information technology or other technical fields) 

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

• Good communication and teamwork abilities

Other beneficial qualifications:

• Basic understanding of software testing concepts and methodologies
  

• Previous experience with testing tools and bug tracking systems

Employment conditions

You will join a diverse team of competent and enthusiastic colleagues. We are currently 25 nationalities with more than 30% women (striving to improve this balance) and all ages. Your daily workplace will be in our office premises in Copenhagen Towers, Ørestad. We are offering workplace flexibility to ensure a healthy work-life balance including the possibility for working from home some of your worktime. 

Our values of fellowship, curiosity, respect, and transparency have been defined by all employees and they shape the way we work together, and we expect you to see yourself in them.

Note:

The position is conditioned upon a satisfactory background check as well as a national security clearance, both of which will be facilitated by Nordic RCC. You can read more on security clearance here. Please also note, that the process includes that any spouse, registered partner, cohabitant, steady partner, co-resident, child over 18 living at home and parent with the same address as the candidate must also consent to be examined. 

Application deadline and contact information

Please apply online as soon as possible (in English) and no later than 1^st  of September 2026. We may conduct interviews on a continuous basis.

To ensure a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we kindly request that you do not include photographs in your CVs or application materials.

A cover letter is not required, but we kindly ask you to include a few sentences in your CV explaining why you are interested in the position. Applications are only accepted through our online recruitment system.

If you have any questions, please contact Håkon Nystad, Head of Quality Management (hny@nordic-rcc.net, +45 61 24 44 30).