Junior DevOps Engineer

Capgemini • Chicago, IL

12d • $60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic SRE/DevOps Engineer to join our platform development team. In this role, you will work closely with senior engineers to automate processes, monitor systems, and assist with incident response for cloud platforms. This is an excellent opportunity to kickstart your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is valuable.
• Exposure to CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions) and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana).
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Go).
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash).
• Basic knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies is a plus.
• Internship or academic project experience in development or automation is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and implementing monitoring and alerting systems.
• Develop scripts and automation tools for deployment, configuration, and testing.
• Support the maintenance of cloud infrastructure and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform).
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to improve system reliability and scalability.
• Help respond to and troubleshoot production incidents; participate in on-call rotations as needed.
• Document code and processes for future reference.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees