Devops Specialist

Roles and responsibilities

• Pipeline Management: Learn to deploy applications to various environments using Git pipelines, ensuring smooth and consistent deployments across all customer environments.
• Customer Deployments: Take responsibility for organizing and executing customer deployments, ensuring adherence to best practices and customer requirements.
• Pipeline Hygiene: Maintain and oversee deployment pipelines, including tracking release changes, managing branches, and performing cherry-picking tasks to ensure code integrity.
• Release Management: For each new release, create and manage commits that are suitable for cherry-picking, ensuring a clean and organized release process.
• Release Notes & Version Tracking: Support the documentation and tracking of release notes and version changes for products in the Baggage Management suite, ensuring up-to-date and accurate records.
• Customer Configuration Management: Help track customer-specific configurations and changes and ensure that all customer environments are properly maintained.
• CI Test Preparation: In preparation for future responsibilities, assist in setting up and running Continuous Integration (CI) tests for each deployment, as directed by the Software Testing Lead.
  

What do you need to qualify for the role?

• Educational Background: Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Understanding of Git, CI/CD and Release documentation. Familiarity with containerization (docker) and cloud platforms (AWS), scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python), software testing and networking is a plus.
• Interest in DevOps: Genuine interest in DevOps principles, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, documentation and automation.
• Problem-solving skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Communication: Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and tools.
  

What We Offer

• Hands-on Experience: Opportunity to work on real-world projects and gain practical experience in DevOps.
• Mentorship: Guidance and support from experienced professionals in the field.
• Professional Development: Exposure to industry best practices and emerging technologies.
• Flexible Schedule: Options for remote work and flexible hours.
• Networking: Chance to build connections and network within the industry.

Desired candidate profile

As a DevOps Intern, you'll assist in bridging the gap between development and operations, helping to streamline processes and improve collaboration. Here are key skills and qualifications essential for this role:

1. Basic Understanding of DevOps Principles: Familiarity with DevOps concepts and practices, including continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) and automation.

2. Version Control Systems: Experience with version control tools like Git to manage code changes and collaborate with team members.

3. Scripting Skills: Basic knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, or PowerShell) to automate tasks and enhance workflows.

4. Cloud Computing: Understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their services to support deployment and scalability.

5. Containerization: Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker to manage application deployment in isolated environments.

6. Monitoring and Logging: Awareness of tools for monitoring application performance (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) and logging (e.g., ELK stack).

7. Collaboration Tools: Experience with collaboration and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello) to support team communication and task tracking.

8. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot issues and propose solutions in a fast-paced environment.

9. Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills to manage tasks and maintain documentation accurately.

10. Learning Mindset: Eagerness to learn new tools, technologies, and methodologies relevant to DevOps practices.

11. Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication to collaborate with team members and document processes.

12. Team Player: Ability to work well in a collaborative environment and support team initiatives.