DevOps Intern

@ WillHire

About WillHire

WillHire is a modern staffing and talent acquisition platform that helps leading organizations find exceptional talent. The company is expanding into the AI/ML and Cloud Engineering space and is looking for curious, driven, and analytical minds.

Role Overview

As a DevOps Intern at WillHire, you will collaborate with engineering and infrastructure teams to learn and apply best practices in automating software development workflows, cloud infrastructure provisioning, and system monitoring. This hands-on role is designed for enthusiastic learners looking to build foundational skills in DevOps technologies and automation with no prior experience required.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn to set up and manage CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
• Assist in containerizing applications using Docker and deploying in Kubernetes environments.
• Support infrastructure automation with tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Monitor system health and performance using Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack.
• Write automation scripts in Python or Bash to streamline tasks.
• Collaborate with developers to troubleshoot deployment and build issues.
• Assist in configuring cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) for efficient resource usage.
• Understand basics of configuration management using Ansible or Chef.

Requirements

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Basic understanding of Linux and operating systems.
• Familiarity with Git and version control systems.
• Strong desire to learn DevOps practices and cloud infrastructure.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have (Bonus)

• Exposure to Python or Bash scripting.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Basic understanding of containerization with Docker.
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and Infrastructure-as-Code principles.

What You’ll Gain

• Practical exposure to modern DevOps workflows and cloud infrastructure.
• Real-world experience managing CI/CD pipelines and system monitoring.
• 1:1 mentorship from experienced DevOps engineers.
• Internship Certificate & Letter of Recommendation upon successful completion.
• Opportunity for a Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) at WillHire or client companies.

Stipend

Minimum stipend starts at $20/hour, with possible higher rate based on performance.

Key skills/competency

• DevOps
• Automation
• CI/CD
• Cloud
• Containerization
• Scripting
• Monitoring
• Infrastructure-as-Code
• Linux
• Version Control