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One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.

Job Description:

We are seeking a motivated Azure AI Developer & DevOps Engineer Intern to join our engineering team and help build, enhance, and operate a modern cloud-native platform hosted in Microsoft Azure. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or current student who wants hands-on experience working with cloud infrastructure, DevOps automation, and applied AI in real production scenarios.

You will collaborate with experienced engineers, contribute to real features, and bring fresh perspectives—especially around the practical use of AI across the software development lifecycle.

Eligibility

- Recently graduated (within the last 6 months), or
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in Computer Science, CIS, Software Engineering, or a related field

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of new features and enhancements on an Azure-hosted online platform
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders in a remote team environment
• Assist with DevOps automation, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud deployments
• Help integrate and experiment with AI-driven tools and workflows
• Participate in design discussions and share ideas to improve platform capabilities
• Communicate progress regularly and document work clearly

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with others
• Comfortable working remotely and sharing progress
• Understanding of cloud fundamentals, especially Microsoft Azure
• Basic knowledge of DevOps concepts (GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps experience is a plus)
• Foundational understanding of AI concepts and their use in the development lifecycle
• Experience using an IDE such as Visual Studio
• Basic data knowledge with technologies such as SQL Server, Cosmos DB, or similar

Nice to Have

• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with Git-based workflows
• Familiarity with REST APIs or cloud services
• Interest in AI-assisted development and automation

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience working on a real Azure-based platform
• Exposure to modern DevOps practices and cloud-native architecture
• Practical experience applying AI in real-world development scenarios
• Mentorship from experienced engineers
• A strong foundation for a career in cloud engineering, DevOps, or AI-enabled development

Who You Are

You are curious, proactive, and eager to learn. You are comfortable asking questions, proposing ideas, and contributing meaningfully while building real-world skills in cloud, DevOps, and AI.

What's In It For You

We provide competitive benefits, unique incentive programs and rewards for our eligible employees:

• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program

• 401(k) Match Retirement Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays

• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

• Educational Assistance Program

• Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave

• LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program)

• Patterson Perks Program
   

The starting pay for this role is $20 - $25 per hour.

EEO Statement

Patterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.