Software Development– Kubernetes Platform Migration and Workflow Orchestration Intern
Ciena•Ottawa, ON
•CA$25 - CA$32
About The Position
A Software Development Intern role focused on contributing to a cloud-native engineering platform and infrastructure migration initiative. The position involves analyzing existing systems, evaluating modern Kubernetes-native solutions, and supporting the transition of workflow orchestration capabilities. This opportunity enables hands-on experience with platform engineering, DevOps practices, and containerized environments.
Requirements
- Actively enrolled in a degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline
- Strong programming experience in Python, Go, Java, C++, or similar languages
- Understanding of Linux operating systems and command-line tools
- Familiarity with Docker containers and containerized application development
- Knowledge of software development practices and version control using Git
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to independently research and evaluate technical solutions
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Kubernetes (K8s) and cloud-native technologies
- Familiarity with workflow orchestration platforms such as Kubeflow, Argo Workflows, Tekton, or similar tools
- Experience deploying and managing applications on Linux servers
- Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code tools and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience with object storage platforms such as MinIO or S3-compatible systems
- Exposure to Helm, YAML-based deployments, and Kubernetes operators
- Interest in DevOps, cloud infrastructure, or platform engineering
Responsibilities
- Analyze engineering workflows implemented using Kubeflow
- Document and map workflow requirements including orchestration, retry handling, lifecycle management, data transfer, and artifact storage
- Evaluate Kubernetes-native workflow orchestration options such as Kubernetes Jobs, CronJobs, Argo Workflows, and Tekton
- Develop proof-of-concept implementations to validate alternative architectures
- Design and implement migration scripts, tools, and deployment configurations
- Build and maintain deployment manifests, Helm charts, and infrastructure-as-code assets
- Develop automated tests to validate reliability and functional equivalence of workflows
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- company-paid holidays
- paid sick leave
- vacation pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
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