DevOps Engineer Trainee

DevOps Engineer Trainee – 6 Months (Will be considered for permanent position based on performance)

Location: Chennai, India

Compensation: Rs.50,000 - 70,000 per month depending on academic background and skills

Duration: 6 Months (Full-Time)

Department: IT – Operations

About the Opportunity

Are you eager to learn about managing Azure infrastructure and application deployment at scale? Are you service-minded, responsible, and ready to take initiative? If yes, this position could be a great opportunity for you.

At Horizon56, we develop and implement innovative software solutions for the oil & gas industry.

You’ll join the IT – Operations department as part of a global team of software and support engineers. Your focus will be on learning and assisting with the security and hosting models of our Azure cloud infrastructure. We offer a flat, inclusive, and engaging work environment where your curiosity and ideas will be welcomed and valued.

This is a full-time position based in Chennai, India, through our partner Greaves Technologies, with the chance to collaborate with teams across Norway, Denmark, USA, and the UK.

Role: DevOps Engineer Trainee

As an DevOps Engineer Trainee, you will gain hands-on experience with CI/CD processes, Azure cloud infrastructure, and cloud security practices. You'll support the team in maintaining the stability and performance of our cloud-based digital solutions.

The initial job contract is for six months. Will be considered for permanent position based on performance.

What You’ll Learn and Contribute To:

• Basics of cloud computing and how Microsoft Azure is used in enterprise environments
• Supporting the implementation of security measures in Azure
• Assisting in creating and managing cloud infrastructure, serverless computing, and containerized applications
• Working with CI/CD pipelines using tools Azure DevOps
• Learning about disaster recovery and business continuity in cloud-based systems
• Understanding Azure-native services like App Services, Azure SQL, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
• Participating in performance monitoring and cost optimization efforts
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams across geographies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
• Familiarity with scripting or coding (e.g., Python, PowerShell, YAML)
• Eagerness to learn about DevOps practices, CI/CD, and cloud infrastructure
• Good communication skills and a collaborative mindset

This role offers a great foundation for a future career in Azure DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Site Reliability Engineering.

Ready to grow with us? Apply now!