Student Internship - Cloud Platform Engineering

Jobs in JS; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Paid time off

Job summary

ISO New England invites a rising senior to join our Information Services team as a Cloud Platform Engineering & Developer Experience Intern. You’ll work with engineers to enhance cloud platforms and developer tooling, focusing on automation, infrastructure‑as‑code, CI/CD pipelines, and AI‑assisted engineering initiatives.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, automation, secure software delivery, and modern development practices while contributing to meaningful enterprise

Qualifications

• Rising senior pursuing a degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or related field.
• Experience with programming and familiarity with Git and Linux preferred.
• Exposure to AWS, Terraform, containers, CI/CD, Python, JavaScript or AI‑assisted development tooling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to improve cloud platforms and developer tools used by ISO New England teams.
• Contribute to cloud automation, infrastructure‑as‑code, CI/CD pipeline enhancements and developer tooling.
• Create and maintain documentation, observability improvements, and AI‑assisted development initiatives.

Skills

Git

Linux

AWS

Terraform

CI/CD

Python

JavaScript

AI-assisted development tooling

Education

Rising Senior in Computer Science/Software Engineering or Information Systems

Tools

Docker

Job description

ISO New England is the independent system operator responsible for ensuring the safe and reliable flow of electricity in our region and planning for the future of the electric grid. We are at the forefront of New England’s ongoing transition to clean energy.

Build the cloud tools behind the people who keep New England powered. Join ISO New England for a hands‑on internship in cloud platform engineering and developer experience, where you’ll work on automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, AI-assisted engineering, and real enterprise technology projects that help teams move faster and build smarter.

Internship Title – Cloud Platform Engineering & Developer Experience Intern

Department – Information Services

Minimum Education level: Rising Senior

Preferred Majors: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems

Who We Are

ISO New England is one of the most pivotal energy companies you’ve probably never heard of. Our job is to oversee the 24/7 operation of the power grid that covers the six-states of New England and to administer the region’s $10+ billion “stock exchange” for buying and selling of wholesale electricity. Our work ensures that over 14 million people can reliably turn their lights on and complete their jobs, take care of their families, and live in comfort with convenience.

Department Description

Cloud Platform Engineering develops and supports cloud platforms, automation, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, security guardrails, observability, and developer enablement capabilities used by technology teams across the organization.

What You’ll be Working On

You’ll partner with engineers to improve the cloud platforms and developer tools used by technology teams across ISO New England. Projects may include cloud automation, infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD pipeline enhancements, developer tooling, documentation, observability improvements, and AI-assisted engineering initiatives that make it easier for teams to build, test, deploy, and support applications.

You’ll gain practical experience with cloud engineering, DevOps, automation, platform engineering, secure software delivery, infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, and AI-assisted development while contributing to meaningful enterprise technology projects.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Your work will help improve developer productivity, strengthen cloud automation, and support adoption of modern engineering practices across ISO New England. By helping build secure, reliable, and easy‑to‑use platform capabilities, you’ll contribute to the technology foundation that supports the region’s power grid and wholesale electricity markets.

What We Look for in a Candidate

• Rising senior pursuing a degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or a related field.
• Experience with programming and familiarity with Git, and Linux preferred.
• Exposure to AWS, Terraform, containers, CI/CD, Python, JavaScript or AI‑assisted development tooling is a plus.
• Curiosity, strong problem‑solving skills, clear communication, and an interest in cloud engineering, automation, and developer experience.

This employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position (ex: H‑1B, F‑1/CPT/OPT, O‑1, E‑3, TN, J, etc.).

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The expected hourly range for this position is $19-$36 per hour, depending on your year in college. Interns are eligible for some paid time off benefits and have access to our wellness program. Our internships also provide interns with exposure to the energy industry, mentorships, and real‑world experience.

This is a U.S. based role. If the successful candidate resides outside of the U.S., relocation will be required.

To be eligible for an internship with ISO New England, a candidate must have completed at least the first year of college and be currently enrolled in a four year or graduate‑level academic program. Candidates must have the authority to work in the US on a permanent basis, without requiring sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity: We are proud to be an EEO employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship, national origin, age, ancestry, marital status, disability (including learning, mental, intellectual, and physical), service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Drug Free Environment: We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.