Trainee DevOps

We’re looking for a Trainee DevOps Engineer to join a project in the financial domain, where infrastructure reliability, release quality, and operational stability directly impact business outcomes. In this role, you’ll work on deployment pipelines, Kubernetes-based environments, observability, and production support, helping development and QA teams deliver software safely, consistently, and with high quality. This position is ideal for candidates who have completed relevant training, internships, academic programs, or personal projects in DevOps and are eager to grow their expertise in a professional environment.
 

Required for this role

• Good understanding of version control systems such as Git
• Basic hands-on experience with automation scripting using Bash, PowerShell, or Python gained through personal, academic, or internship projects
• Familiarity with artifact management concepts and tools such as Nexus or Artifactory
• Basic knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and exposure to tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI
• Understanding of software development fundamentals and familiarity with Java, Python, or Node.js ecosystems
• Basic knowledge of containerization using Docker and understanding of Kubernetes concepts
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or IBM Cloud through coursework, training, personal projects, or internships
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging concepts and tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or Azure Monitor
• Understanding of infrastructure automation and configuration management concepts; exposure to tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet is a plus
• Upper-Intermediate English (B2) for effective communication with international teams
• Strong motivation to learn, problem-solving mindset, communication, collaboration, and time management skills
   

Your responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and improving deployment pipelines under the guidance of experienced DevOps engineers
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to support CI/CD processes and software delivery activities
• Help monitor application and infrastructure health using observability and monitoring tools
• Support troubleshooting of development, testing, and production environment issues
• Participate in release activities and post-deployment validation to ensure successful software delivery
• Contribute to automation initiatives aimed at improving development and operational efficiency
• Assist with infrastructure and configuration management tasks across different environments
• Create and maintain infrastructure, deployment, and troubleshooting documentation
• Continuously learn DevOps best practices, cloud technologies, containerization, and automation tools while contributing to team initiatives
   

What you get
 

Your time off

• 18 paid vacation days and 10 paid sick days annually
• 10 Ukrainian public holidays
• Maternity and paternity leaves
• Marriage and Parenthood Package
• Additional leave for major life events
• Sabbatical leave opportunities
   

Learning & growth

• Sombra University workshops and internal learning programs
• Tech Communities and knowledge sharing sessions
• Language courses and workshops
• Mentorship opportunities
   

Health & well-being

• Sports compensation or health insurance coverage
• Participation in races and marathons
• Corporate doctor (telemedicine)
• Well-being initiatives and workshops
   

And even more

• Company-provided technical equipment
• PE administration and tax support
• Internal referral program
• IT Club loyalty program
• Company events and volunteering initiatives