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DevOps Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

DV Trading
Location
Chicago
Posted
10 days ago
Department
Technology
Salary
$40.00-$50.00
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field
  • Expected to graduate by Summer 2028
  • Hands-on Linux fundamentals (shell, processes, logs, permissions, basic troubleshooting)
  • Networking basics: DNS, TCP/HTTP/S, ports, load balancing vs Ingress at a conceptual level
  • Git workflow: branches, merge requests, meaningful commit messages
  • Python for automation and scripting; comfortable reading YAML for Kubernetes and CI configs
Nice to have
  • Coursework or projects involving Kubernetes, Prometheus/Grafana, CI/CD, Terraform/Ansible, or cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure)
  • Contributions to homelab or open source
  • Thoughtful use of AI coding assistants and interest in agent patterns (tools, guardrails, human review)—not required to ship ML models
What the job really is

As a DevOps Engineer Intern, you will be part of a small global team responsible for the firm's infrastructure and platform solutions. Your daily tasks will include deploying workloads on Kubernetes, working within a GitOps model, extending observability with monitoring tools, and participating in platform upgrades. You will also support service migrations and contribute to AI-assisted tooling while collaborating with team members.

Benefits
  • Compensation Range: $40.00-$50.00 per hour
Things to weigh
  • Internship role may involve high-impact responsibilities but is still an entry-level position
  • No mention of remote work options or flexibility
  • The role requires a strong foundation in Linux and networking, which may be challenging for some candidates
  • Focus on Kubernetes and GitOps may limit exposure to other technologies
Job score3.8/5
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Freshness5/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity4/5
Pay transparency5/5

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