Job Description

We are searching for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as a Cloud Engineering Intern. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to learn and develop cloud automation skillsets, focusing on Infrastructure as Code (IAC) and Configuration as Code (CAC) principles to manage AWS platforms utilizing Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with our cloud engineering team to contribute to the design, implementation, and maintenance of AWS infrastructure utilizing IAC, CAC, and CI/CD pipelines
• Assist in the automation of cloud infrastructure provisioning, orchestration, and management
• Work closely with team members to troubleshoot and optimize AWS cloud services and infrastructure
• Contribute to the creation and improvement of CI/CD pipelines for cloud automation and deployment
• Gain practical experience in managing and securing cloud environments while adhering to best practices and compliance standards

Requirements:

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Strong interest in cloud computing, infrastructure automation, and CI/CD practices
• Familiarity with AWS services and cloud computing concepts
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages such as Python, Terraform, Ansible, or Shell scripting
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a strong analytical mindset
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with AWS or other cloud platforms
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (IAC) and Configuration as Code (CAC) principles
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices, such as Jenkins, Github Action, or CloudBees
• Knowledge of DevOps methodologies and tools
• Any relevant certifications in cloud computing or related fields

This role offers an exciting opportunity for aspiring cloud engineers to gain practical experience in cloud automation, IAC, CAC, and CI/CD pipelines, under the guidance of experienced professionals in the field.

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Employee Status:

Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term)

Relocation:

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Hybrid

Shift:

Valid Driving License:

Hazardous Material(s):

Required Skills:

Applied Engineering, Automation, AWS Architecture, CI/CD, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Technology, Communication, Computer Science, Computer Technology, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integrations, Infrastructure As Code (IaC), Infrastructure Automation, Pipeline Management, Terraform (Software)

Preferred Skills:

Accident Reports, Accident Reports, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2), Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), Automated Testing, Automation Anywhere (Software), Automation Engineering, Automation Testing Tools, AWS Data Pipeline, Cloud Automation, Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Migrations, Cloud Operations, Cloud Software, Collaboration Tools, Computer Applications, Conflict Resolution, Creativity, DevOps, Empathy, Group Problem Solving, Incident Investigations, Incident Response, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) {+ 8 more}

Job Posting End Date:

07/31/2025

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