DevOps Engineering Intern

About Patel Networks

We operate two 24/7 network operations centers and a security operations center, staffed in three shifts.

Overview

This is a hands-on infrastructure role. You will write Terraform, Dockerfiles and GitHub Actions workflows that go through review. Remote position. Most of the team is in New York City, but nobody is required to come in.

Responsibilities

• Automate routine tasks with Bash or Python scripts.
• Write and improve CI/CD pipelines in GitHub Actions or GitLab CI.
• Patch and update Linux servers in staging before production changes.
• Test backup and restore steps for databases and record the results.
• Deploy and update apps on Kubernetes using Helm charts.
• Containerise services with Docker and keep images small.
• Manage AWS resources such as EC2, S3, RDS and IAM roles with Terraform.
• Investigate failed builds and deployment issues and write a short note on the cause.

What we're looking for

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program, graduating 2027 or 2028.
• Based in the US for the duration of the internship.
• Authorized to work in the US. CPT and OPT candidates are welcome to apply.
• Hands-on practice with Docker, even on personal projects.
• Careful with production systems. You must follow change procedures exactly.
• Familiarity with Git and how CI pipelines work.

What you'll learn

• Debugging failed deploys and reading logs under some time pressure.
• You will make infrastructure changes that go through review and reach production.
• How a real deployment pipeline, monitoring stack and on-call rotation fit together.

Duration: 6 months

Start date: Mar 2027

Stipend: $43.50 - $52.50 per hour

What we offer

• Home office setup stipend.
• Intern events and speaker sessions (virtual)
• Flexible hours.
• Company laptop.
• Return offer opportunities.

We are unable to sponsor visas for this position.

Duration: 6 months. Start: Mar 2027.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Patel Networks.