Platform Engineer Intern

Availity; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Availity, a healthcare IT company, seeks a Platform Engineer Intern to support the Platform Services team. You will gain hands-on experience in cloud IT operations, application platform administration, and middleware integration, contributing to core platforms and monitoring efforts.

The role emphasizes collaboration in an agile environment, with mentorship from experienced engineers and PMs. Remote-first work and camera-enabled collaboration are highlighted in the program.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Understanding of cloud environments (e.g., AWS) and infrastructure concepts.
• Understanding of APIs and HTTP communications.
• Familiarity with Terraform, Ansible, or similar is a plus.
• Experience with Go programming and integration test automation is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in cloud IT operations, application platform systems administration, and middleware integration technologies.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to the development, testing, and deployment of software enhancements for core platforms.
• Supporting middleware platform monitoring and observability efforts, including performance tracking and usage analysis.
• Participating in system enhancement proposals to improve reliability and performance.
• Shadowing engineers during software upgrades, patching, and performance tuning activities.
• Contributing to documentation efforts for system configurations, operational procedures, and integration points.
• Supporting change control procedures and deployment processes.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand workflows and dependencies.

Skills

AWS

APIs

HTTP

Terraform

Ansible

Go

Test automation

Communication

Education

IT/CS degree (pursuing or completed)

Job description

Availity delivers revenue cycle and related business solutions for health care professionals who want to build healthy, thriving organizations. Availity has the powerful tools, actionable insights and expansive network reach that medical businesses need to get an edge in an industry constantly redefined by change.

The Engineering function is responsible for all engineering activities within a firm to ensure that business objectives are met. Includes the creation, development, design and improvement of products, equipment, facilities, services, standards and procedures in all engineering fields.

We are seeking a motivated and talented Platform Engineer Intern to support ourPlatform Services team. As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting core technology services that enable Availity’s applications and data platforms. This internship is ideal for students or recent graduates interested in cloud IT operations, application platform systems administration, and middleware integration technologies.

Sponsorship, in any form, is not available for this position.

What you'll gain:

• Exposure to enterprise-level IT systems and platforms.

• Experience working in a collaborative, agile environment.

• Mentorship from experienced engineers and product managers.

• Opportunity to contribute to real-world projects that impact healthcare technology.

Role qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Understanding of cloud environments (e.g., AWS) and infrastructure concepts.

• Understanding of APIs and HTTP communications.

• Familiarity with tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar is a plus.

• Experience with Go programming and integration test automation is a plus.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Interest in cloud IT operations, application platform systems administration, and middleware integration technologies.

What you will be doing:

• Contributing to the development, testing, and deployment of software enhancements for core platforms.

• Supporting middleware platform monitoring and observability efforts, including performance tracking and usage analysis.

• Participating in system enhancement proposals to improve reliability and performance.

• Shadowing engineers during software upgrades, patching, and performance tuning activities.

• Contributing to documentation efforts for system configurations, operational procedures, and integration points.

• Supporting change control procedures and deployment processes.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand workflows and dependencies.

Video Camera Usage:

Availity fosters a collaborative and open culture where communication and engagement are central to our success. As a remote first company, we are also camera-first and provide all associates with camera/video capability to simulate the office environment. If you are not able to use your camera for all virtual meetings, you should not apply for this role.

Having cameras on helps create a more connected, interactive, and productive environment, allowing teams to communicate more effectively and build stronger working relationships. The usage of cameras also enhances security and protects sensitive company information. Video participation is required to ensure that only authorized personnel are present in meetings and to prevent unauthorized access, data breaches, preventing social engineering, or the sharing of confidential information with non-participants.

Disclaimers:

Availity is an equal opportunity employer and makes decisions in employment matters without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

Availity is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

NOTICE: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. When required by state law or federal regulation, Availity uses I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification in conjunction with E-Verify to determine employment eligibility. Learn more about E-Verify at http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify.

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