DevOps Engineer Intern

Summary

Join Appfire's Global DevOps Team as an Entry-level DevOps Engineer and enjoy a 100% remote work opportunity. This role offers hands-on experience with industry-leading tools and technologies, focusing on optimizing infrastructure, designing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring system reliability. You'll collaborate with a supportive team on real-world projects, contributing to cost-optimized solutions and reliable systems. Appfire provides a flexible work environment, emphasizing work-life balance and professional growth opportunities. The company offers competitive salary, benefits, and a welcoming, inclusive 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
• Salary
• Permanent employment (UoP): 7175 - 9000 PLN gross/month
• Every Appfire employee is eligible for company equity
• Home Office allowance – 200 PLN /month to cover your electricity and internet bills
• Lunch Card – 300 PLN /month to spend on groceries/restaurants (excluding alcohol and other excise duties items)
• You can apply for a 50% tax-deductible cost on creative works ( AKUP / IP tax-deductible costs)
• 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
• English language courses
• 26 working days of paid annual leave, regardless of years of experience
• Wellness Days – additional time off each month to recharge and take care of yourself
• Private healthcare
• Life Insurance
• 3 fully paid days each year to participate in Appfire Town, Appfire’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Program
• 100% remote work opportunity