DevOps Engineer Intern

Summary

Join Appfire's Global DevOps Team as a 100% remote Intern DevOps Engineer. You'll gain hands-on experience optimizing infrastructure, designing CI/CD pipelines, and contributing to the reliability of internal systems. This internship offers opportunities to work with industry-leading tools and technologies on real-world projects. Appfire provides a flexible and supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. The role involves collaboration with experienced engineers and access to online learning platforms and training programs. Appfire prioritizes work-life balance and offers various benefits, including paid time off, flexible work arrangements, and a welcoming workplace culture.

Requirements

• Interest in cloud platforms, cost management, and DevOps tools
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Eager to learn and contribute to real-world projects
• Ability to communicate ideas and needs effectively
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for working as part of a team
• Basic coding knowledge (Python, Bash, etc)
• Foundational understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS)
• Interest in learning tools like Jenkins and Docker

Responsibilities

• Participate in optimizing infrastructure for cost efficiency and performance
• Assist in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using best practices
• Support the creation of solutions that integrate with our infrastructure
• Contribute to ensuring the reliability and availability of internal systems
• Collaborate with the team to support ongoing DevOps projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Kubernetes
• Familiarity with GCP
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)
• Familiarity with ELK
• Familiarity with Grafana

Benefits

• Hands-on learning experience with industry-standard tools and technologies
• Exposure to real-world DevOps challenges, including cost optimization strategies
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers in a supportive, collaborative environment
• Build foundational skills for a career in DevOps
• Enjoy a welcoming, inclusive workplace culture that encourages growth, creativity, and teamwork
• Every Appfire employee is eligible for company equity
• Work from-home allowance: 50€ gross per month for 11 months a year (i.e. Excluding Holidays)
• Access to the Appfire University learning platform, a hub of knowledge, interactive resources, and engaging instructor-led courses designed to fuel your learning journey with unparalleled depth and accessibility
• 25 working days of paid annual leave
• Reduced summer hours: From July 1st until the end of August, we work 6 hours daily
• Flexible bank holiday policy, which allows you to exchange a government-set public holiday for a more convenient time off
• Private healthcare insurance
• Annual sport allowance
• 3 fully paid days each year to participate in Appfire Town, Appfire’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program