Cloud Computing Intern

Based in Dublin, Liffey IT also runs a small colocation rack for clients who want local backups. Clients rely on us for laptop setup, Intune enrolment, backup monitoring and after-hours help when something breaks.

The internship

Remote internship for a student who enjoys Linux, scripting and figuring out why a build broke. The internship is fully remote. Interns join our Dublin team on daily calls and get a named mentor. You will need to be available during UK office hours, at least until 3:00 PM GMT.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and update apps on Kubernetes using Helm charts
• Manage AWS resources such as EC2, S3, RDS and IAM roles with Terraform
• Test backup and restore steps for databases and record the results
• Automate routine tasks with Bash or Python scripts
• Set up dashboards and alerts in Grafana, Prometheus or CloudWatch
• Document runbooks for common incidents in Confluence
• Write and improve CI/CD pipelines in GitHub Actions or GitLab CI
• Rotate secrets in AWS Secrets Manager under supervision

Who can apply

• Have a working laptop and a stable internet connection
• Are available for a full-time work from home internship for the entire duration
• Careful with production systems. You must follow change procedures exactly
• Pursuing B.Tech, BE, BCA, MCA, BSCS or a related degree, graduating in 2026, 2027 or 2028
• Hands-on practice with Docker, even on personal projects

Bonus points

• Knowledge of monitoring tools like Grafana or Datadog
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or Solutions Architect Associate
• Exposure to Nginx configuration

What you'll learn

• Certificate, recommendation letter and a possible full-time offer
• Infrastructure as code with Terraform on live AWS accounts
• Support towards an AWS certification, with the exam fee covered for strong interns

Duration: 3 months

Start date: Immediately

Stipend: $550 - $600 per month

Perks

• Laptop provided for the internship
• Letter of recommendation
• Pre-placement offer (PPO) for strong performers

Duration: 3 months. Start: Immediately.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Liffey IT Ltd.