IT DevOps Intern

IT DevOps Internship Los Angeles, CA Corporate Office | On-site role Duration: Spring 2024, 3 months * PLEASE READ QUALIFICATIONS below to avoid disqualification.
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S.
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Westlake Financial Services Inc.
operates as an internet-based finance company.
The Company specializes in the acquisition of servicing of prime to sub-prime automotive retail installment contracts.
Westlake Financial Services serves customers in the United States.
Job Description: We are seeking a motivated and talented IT DevOps intern to join our team and gain hands-on experience in automating and streamlining our software development and operations processes.
This internship will provide an excellent opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the success of our IT operations.
Key Responsibilities: Work closely with the Systems and Devops teams to support and improve our continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
Assist in developing and maintaining automation scripts and tools for provisioning, configuration, deployment, and monitoring of infrastructure and applications.
Participate in the implementation and management of containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
Contribute to the design and implementation of infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
Assist in monitoring and troubleshooting production systems to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance.
Collaborate with software development teams to optimize build processes, improve code quality, and facilitate rapid delivery of features and updates.
Learn and apply best practices for DevOps methodologies, including agile development, version control, and collaboration tools.
Requirements: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Strong interest in DevOps practices, automation, and cloud Basic understanding of software development concepts, version control systems (e.
g.
, Git), and agile methodologies.
Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Knowledge of Linux/Unix and Windows operating Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to Strong communication and interpersonal Ability to work independently and in a team Eagerness to learn new technologies and Advantages: Hands-on experience in a dynamic and collaborative DevOps Exposure to industry-leading technologies and tools used in software development and Mentorship and guidance from experienced DevOps Networking opportunities with cross-functional teams and industry Potential for future career advancement and full-time employment What’s our pay rate? $15 - $20 per hour " Parking Notice: Please note that parking facilities are not currently provided for interns.
If you are hired for this position, you will be responsible for arranging your own parking accommodations.