DevOps Intern

@ WillHire

About WillHire

WillHire is a modern staffing and talent acquisition platform helping leading organizations find exceptional talent. We’re expanding into the AI/ML and Cloud Engineering space and are looking for curious, driven, and analytical minds to join us as part of our DevOps Engineering Internship Cohort.

Role Overview

As a DevOps Intern at WillHire, you will collaborate with our 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 eager 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 tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
• Assist in containerizing applications using Docker and deploying them in Kubernetes environments.
• Support infrastructure automation using Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Monitor system health, performance, and uptime with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack.
• Write automation scripts in Python or Bash to streamline repetitive tasks.
• Collaborate with developers to troubleshoot basic deployment and build issues.
• Assist in configuring cloud services (AWS/Azure/GCP) for efficient resource usage and scaling.
• Understand the basics of configuration management using tools like Ansible or Chef.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, IT, Information Systems, or related fields.
• Basic understanding of operating systems, preferably Linux.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Passion to learn DevOps practices, cloud infrastructure, and automation.
• Good problem-solving attitude, strong curiosity, and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to Have (Bonus)

• Exposure to Python or Bash scripting.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms like 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, automating deployments, and monitoring performance.
• 1:1 mentorship from experienced DevOps engineers.
• An Internship Certificate and Letter of Recommendation upon successful completion.
• Opportunity for a Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) at WillHire or client companies.

Stipend

The minimum stipend starts at $20/hour, with the possibility of a higher rate based on performance in assessments and interviews.

Key skills/competency

DevOps, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Automation, Cloud, Python, Bash, Monitoring