Overview

We are seeking a motivated GCP Cloud Intern to join our dynamic cloud computing team. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in cloud infrastructure, architecture, and development within a professional environment. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced engineers on innovative projects involving Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and other leading cloud technologies. This paid internship is ideal for individuals passionate about IT, software development, and cloud solutions, looking to develop their skills in a real-world setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the deployment, configuration, and management of cloud infrastructure using GCP tools and services.
• Support the development and optimisation of cloud architectures, including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and serverless solutions.
• Contribute to automation tasks using scripting languages such as Python, Bash (Unix shell), PowerShell, and configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Collaborate on the integration of APIs and web services within cloud environments to facilitate seamless data exchange and application functionality.
• Participate in the development of microservices architectures using Docker, Kubernetes, and other containerisation technologies.
• Assist with monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintaining cloud systems to ensure high availability and security standards are met.
• Gain exposure to various operating systems including Linux, Windows, UNIX, and their respective virtualisation platforms such as VMware or OpenStack.
• Support the team in implementing DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins or Git.
• Contribute to documentation of processes and configurations following SDLC best practices.

Experience

• Enrolled in a degree programme related to Computer Science, Information Technology or a similar field.
• Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts such as IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, virtualisation, and service-oriented architecture.
• Familiarity with programming languages including Python, JavaScript, Java, Ruby on Rails or Go is desirable.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS, Azure or Rackspace is advantageous.
• Knowledge of containerisation tools like Docker or Kubernetes will be beneficial.
• Experience with Linux/Unix operating systems and scripting (Bash/Shell scripting).
• Understanding of APIs, web services (REST), VPNs and network security principles is preferred.
• Strong organisational skills with an eagerness to learn new technologies within the IT infrastructure landscape.

This internship provides hands-on experience in cutting-edge cloud technologies while fostering professional growth within a collaborative environment. Candidates should demonstrate enthusiasm for IT innovation and a proactive approach to problem-solving throughout their internship journey.

Pay: £13.00-£13.50 per hour

Work Location: Remote