DevOps Engineering Intern

About GP Computer Services

Every tech does a bit of everything, from printer jams to firewall rules.

Overview

Our Infrastructure team looks after AWS accounts, Kubernetes clusters and the build pipelines for 20 or so services. The intern will help with all of it under supervision. Fully remote. You can work from anywhere in Australia. We talk mostly in Slack and hop on quick calls when something needs discussing.

What you'll do

• Rotate secrets in AWS Secrets Manager under supervision
• Patch and update Linux servers in staging before production changes
• Investigate failed builds and deployment issues and write a short note on the cause
• Document runbooks for common incidents in Confluence
• Automate routine tasks with Bash or Python scripts
• Test backup and restore steps for databases and record the results
• Write and improve CI/CD pipelines in GitHub Actions or GitLab CI
• Containerise services with Docker and keep images small

Requirements

• Eligible to work in Australia
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree, graduating 2028
• Some exposure to AWS, Azure or GCP through a free tier account or course
• Hands-on practice with Docker, even on personal projects
• Familiarity with Git and how CI pipelines work
• Careful with production systems. You must follow change procedures exactly

What you'll learn

• Debugging failed deploys and reading logs under some time pressure
• Certificate, recommendation letter and a possible full-time offer
• Support towards an AWS certification, with the exam fee covered for strong interns

Duration: 4 months

Start date: Mar 2027

Stipend: $29.00-$36.00 per hour

What we offer

• Reference on completion
• Mentoring from an experienced team member
• Home working allowance
• Graduate scheme fast-track interview

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Duration: 4 months. Start: Mar 2027.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at GP Computer Services.