DevOps Intern

@ WillHire

About WillHire

WillHire is a modern staffing and talent acquisition platform helping leading organizations find exceptional talent. Now expanding into the AI/ML and Cloud Engineering space, WillHire invites curious, driven, and analytical minds to join as a DevOps Intern.

Role Overview

As a DevOps Intern at WillHire, you will collaborate with the 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 perfect for enthusiastic learners looking to build foundational skills in DevOps technologies and automation.

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• Pursuing or recently completed a B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/MSc in Computer Science, IT, Information Systems, or related fields.
• Basic understanding of operating systems (Linux preferred) and familiarity with Git.
• Passion for learning DevOps practices, cloud infrastructure, and automation.
• Good communication skills with attention to detail.

Nice to Have (Bonus)

• Exposure to Python or Bash scripting.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, 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 systems.
• 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 C$20 per hour, with potential increases based on performance in assessments and interviews.

Key skills/competency

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