DevOps Engineer Intern, Entry Level

About the Opportunity

SkillzenLoop is hiring DevOps Engineer Interns for freshers and entry-level candidates. This internship focuses on practical DevOps work: configuring Linux machines, packaging applications into containers using Docker, and building CI/CD pipelines. This role suits candidates interested in careers in DevOps, cloud engineering, site reliability, or systems administration.

Role Overview

As a DevOps Engineer Intern, you will work on structured infrastructure assignments under the guidance of experienced team members, learning about rapid software releases and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, and maintain Linux servers.
• Package applications into containers using Docker and manage them with Docker Compose.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.
• Write shell scripts to automate deployments, backups, and routine server tasks.
• Monitor server health, logs, and uptime, and report issues.
• Help manage cloud resources on platforms like AWS, Azure, or DigitalOcean.
• Use Git and GitHub for version control and participate in code reviews.
• Document setups for team accessibility.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic Linux command line skills (files, permissions, processes, networking).
• Understanding of Git and code deployment flow.
• Basic understanding of web servers, ports, and DNS.
• A troubleshooting mindset and patience for debugging.
• Clear written English for documentation.
• A laptop and stable internet connection for remote work.
• Familiarity with Docker (preferred).
• Exposure to a cloud platform, Nginx, or Kubernetes (preferred).
• A GitHub profile, home lab, or a deployed project (preferred).

Qualifications

• Freshers, entry-level candidates, or students pursuing/completing B.Tech, B.E., BCA, B.Sc (CS/IT), MCA, diploma programs, or related degrees.
• Self-taught learners who can demonstrate skills via a GitHub profile, home lab, or deployed project.
• Candidates interested in cloud, automation, and infrastructure.
• Candidates available for full-time work during the internship period (1 to 3 months, flexible).

What You Will Learn

• Linux server administration basics.
• Containerisation with Docker.
• CI/CD pipeline design and maintenance.
• Shell scripting for automation.
• Monitoring, logging, and incident basics.

Why Join SkillzenLoop

• Beginner-friendly, project-based internship.
• Remote work from anywhere in India.
• Regular feedback and guidance from experienced team members.
• Opportunity to build deployment projects and automation scripts.
• Certificate of completion upon successful completion.