DevOps Engineering Internship

About Hireshire

Hireshire is a modern staffing and talent acquisition platform helping leading organizations find exceptional talent. We’re now expanding into the AI / ML and Cloud Engineering space and are looking for curious, driven, and analytical minds.

Role Overview

As a DevOps Engineering Intern at Hireshire, you will collaborate with our engineering and infrastructure teams to learn and apply best practices in automating software development workflows, cloud infrastructure provisioning, and system monitoring. This is a hands-on role designed for enthusiastic learners who want to build foundational skills in DevOps technologies and automation no prior experience required.

Key Responsibilities

Learn to set up and manage CI / CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.

Assist in containerizing applications using Docker and deploying them in Kubernetes environments.

Support infrastructure automation using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.

Monitor system health, performance, and uptime using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack.

Write automation scripts in Python or Bash to streamline repetitive tasks.

Collaborate with developers to help troubleshoot basic deployment and build issues.

Assist in configuring cloud services (AWS / Azure / GCP) for efficient resource usage and scaling.

Understand the basics of configuration management using tools like Ansible or Chef.

Requirements

Currently pursuing (or recently completed) B.Tech / BE / M.Tech / MSc in Computer Science, IT, Information Systems, or related fields.

Basic understanding of operating systems (Linux preferred).

Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.

Passion to learn DevOps practices, cloud infrastructure, and automation from scratch.

Problem-solving attitude, strong curiosity, and attention to detail.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to Have (Bonus)

Exposure to Python or Bash scripting.

Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Basic understanding of containerization (Docker).

Understanding of CI / CD concepts or Infrastructure-as-Code principles.

What You’ll Gain

Practical exposure to modern DevOps workflows and cloud infrastructure used by leading tech companies.

Real-world experience managing CI / CD pipelines, automating deployments, and monitoring system performance.

1 : 1 mentorship from experienced DevOps engineers.

Internship Certificate & Letter of Recommendation upon successful completion.

Opportunity for a Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) at Hireshire or client companies.

Stipend

Minimum stipend starts at $18 / hour, with the possibility of a higher rate based on performance in assessments and interviews.