Hybrid Apprentice, DevOps, IT

at Purchasing Platform, Inc.

• Job title: Apprentice, DevOps, IT
• Job type: Part Time
• Experience level: Entry level
• Salary: $30 - $35 per hour
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: AWS, Azure, Cloud, Docker, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Linux, Python, Unix
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Chicago, United States

About the role

• DevOps/IT Apprentice supporting cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines at tech startup. Involves learning, taking ownership, and growing within the engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cloud infrastructure setup and monitoring (AWS/GCP/Azure)
• Support CI/CD pipeline maintenance and automation scripts
• Monitor systems and respond to alerts under senior engineer guidance
• Participate in on-call rotations (light exposure, well-supported)
• Help manage internal IT: devices, access, accounts, and onboarding
• Document processes, runbooks, and infrastructure diagrams
• Partner cross-functionally with product and engineering on systems improvements
• Identify manual or fragile workflows and propose automation solutions

Requirements

• Currently studying or recently graduated in CS, IT, or a related field
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix command line basics
• Exposure to at least one cloud platform or containerization (Docker/K8s a plus)
• Some scripting experience (Bash, Python, or similar)
• Reliable, communicative, and genuinely curious about how systems work
• High ownership mindset — you follow through without needing to be chased.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Choose from a variety of health plans tailored to meet your needs. Plus, enjoy a $75/month wellness perk to support your fitness and mental health.
• Financial Security: Plan for the future with our 401(k) plan, featuring a company match. We also provide a $75/month remote work expense reimbursement to cover your cell phone or internet costs.
• Work-Life Balance: With a minimum of 30 days of paid time off each year, including PTO, holidays, and a winter break, you'll have the time you need to relax and recharge.
• Parental Leave: We support new parents with 6 weeks of paid leave, ensuring you have the time to bond with your little one.
• Hybrid Work Model: Our team enjoys the flexibility of a hybrid work model. Join us in-office each Tuesday for our All Hands meeting and collaboration sessions. On other days, choose where you work best, whether from home or our office. We also offer a commuter expense reimbursement perk to make your in-office days easier.