AI-Native DevOps Engineer Trainee

Nokia; Aveiro; Híbrido; EUR 7800 - 10 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible and hybrid working schemes

Meal allowance

Well-being programs

NERGs - Nokia Employee Resource Groups

Growth Solutions for career & skills

Coaches & Mentors access

Learning environment for growth

Resumo da oferta

Nokia is seeking a DevOps Engineer Trainee in Portugal for a 12-month internship in a hybrid setup (Aveiro or Amadora). You will learn enterprise CI/CD and platform engineering, contributing to Kubernetes/OpenShift deployments, automation, and observability while building real solutions used by product teams.

Ideal candidates are finishing or recently completed degrees in CS, IT, or Telecommunications, with a passion for automation, hands-on experimentation, and English communication.

Qualificações

• Ongoing or recently completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Strong passion for technology, continuous learning, problem-solving, hands-on experimentation, and AI-assisted engineering.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes core concepts (Pods, Deployments, Services, Ingress, ConfigMaps, Secrets) and troubleshooting.
• Experience with CI/CD, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Git, GitOps, Linux, Docker, Python, Shell scripting, cloud-native technologies, and AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot).
• Good communication, collaboration, self-learning, proactive mindset, and English fluency is mandatory.

Responsabilidades

• Learn and contribute to enterprise-level CI/CD, DevOps, and Platform Engineering solutions.
• Support Kubernetes and OpenShift deployment, operations, automation, troubleshooting, observability, and monitoring.
• Develop automation using Python, Shell scripting, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitOps, and related tools.
• Participate in troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, continuous improvement, and reduction of manual operational work.

Conhecimentos

Kubernetes

OpenShift

CI/CD

GitLab CI/CD

GitOps

Python

Linux

Automation

Observability

AI-assisted workflows

Formação académica

Bachelor’s or Master's in Computer Science/Software Engineering/IT/Telecommunications

Ferramentas

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Git

Docker

Shell scripting

Python

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

As a DevOps Engineer Trainee, you will work in a large-scale R&D environment where modern software delivery, automation, and platform reliability are essential.

Job Description

As a DevOps Engineer Trainee, you will work in a large-scale R&D environment where modern software delivery, automation, and platform reliability are essential. You will learn from experienced engineers and contribute to real CI/CD and platform engineering solutions used by product teams. You will have the opportunity to work with technologies such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitOps, Python, Linux, observability tools, and AI-assisted engineering workflows. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building, learning, experimenting, automating, and continuously improving systems. You are the type of person who sees repetitive manual work and naturally asks: “Can this be automated?” We value passion over experience, learning agility over credentials, and potential over pedigree.

Position: Internship

Duration: 12 months

Start date (tentative): August, 2026

Location: Hybrid in Aveiro or Amadora, Portugal

Education Recommendations: Currently a candidate finishing their BSc or MSc degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with an accredited school.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

In this role, you will:

• Learn and contribute to enterprise-level CI/CD, DevOps, and Platform Engineering solutions.
• Support Kubernetes and OpenShift deployment, operations, Automation, troubleshooting, observability, and monitoring.
• Develop automation using Python, Shell scripting, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitOps, and related tools.
• Participate in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and reduction of manual operational work.
• Explore AI-assisted engineering tools and collaborate with experienced engineers to improve developer productivity and platform reliability.

Key Skills And Experience

We would like you to have:

• Ongoing or recently completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Strong passion for technology, continuous learning, problem-solving, hands-on experimentation, and AI-assisted engineering.
• Practical experience or strong interest in Kubernetes, including core concepts such as Pods, Deployments, Services, Ingress, ConfigMaps, Secrets, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Git, GitOps, Linux, Docker, Python, Shell scripting, cloud-native technologies, modern DevOps practices, and AI tools such as ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar.
• Good communication, collaboration, self-learning skills, proactive mindset, and willingness to take ownership of learning and improvement.
• Good communication skills in English are mandatory.

Candidates who demonstrate strong passion, practical hands-on experience, and relevant Kubernetes or cloud certifications will be considered priority candidates.

About Us

Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Learn more about life at Nokia .

Our recruitment process

We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia .

About The Team

Some of our benefits for trainees in Portugal :

• Flexible and hybrid working schemes
• Meal allowance to support daily needs
• Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
• Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
• Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
• Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
• A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond