DevOps Engineer; Co-op
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listing for:
Rakuten Kobo
Contract, Remote/Work from Home
position
Listed on 2026-02-18
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cloud Computing, Systems Engineer, Data Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: DevOps Engineer (12-Month Co-op)
The Role
A unique Dev Ops engineering opportunity to join a lean, impactful team and actively develop tools and workflows to significantly increase build and release efficiencies. This role provides hands-on exposure and a chance to interact with various groups within Kobo’s large research and development team. You won't just maintain; you'll build the foundational cloud infrastructure.
We are currently looking for a proactive and dedicated 3rd or 4th-year university student to join our Dev Ops team at our Toronto office for a 12-16 month co-op term starting May 2026. Reporting to a dedicated Team Lead, you will work closely with a skilled team in a fast-paced agile environment. You will apply your knowledge of scripting, practices, tools, and technologies to develop and maintain our cloud infrastructure and continuous integration/deployment pipelines.
A successful candidate will be an adaptable team player with a positive, supportive attitude, a passion for delivering quality software, and a proactive approach to learning and contributing. This role offers unparalleled exposure to the entire software delivery lifecycle, bridging the gap between development and production.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain cloud deployment pipelines and workflows.Actively contribute to the development and maintenance of our continuous integration/deployment pipelines.Develop scripts to automate various operational tasks and system integrations.Write and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform/Chef cookbooks.Write and maintain monitoring scripts and tools to ensure system health and performance.Collaborate with development teams to understand requirements and implement efficient deployment strategies.Required Skills:
Currently enrolled in a 3rd or 4th year of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical program.Foundational understanding of Cloud-based technologies (e.g., GCP, AWS, Azure).Experience with Git Ops/IaC practices.Proficiency in scripting languages such as Terraform, Ansible, Bash, Python, or comparable.Demonstrated experience with REST APIs and system integrations.Ability to contribute effectively within a collaborative, self-organizing team, supported by strong mentorship and open communication channels.Strong initiative in communicating with co-workers, asking questions, and continuously learning.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Proactive and creative problem solver with the ability to multitask and manage tight deadlines.Strong troubleshooting skills.Preferred
Skills:
Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP).Experience in continuous integration/deployment tools (e.g., Git Hub Actions, ArgoCD, Helm, Chef).Experience with container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).Experience with various web servers (e.g., Nginx, Apache).Experience with different Operating Systems (Windows, Linux).Exposure to working in an Agile software development environment.The Perks:
Flexible hours and hybrid remote working environmentSubsidized in-office lunchesTalent and development training budgetFree Kobo device + free weekly e-book or audiobookWeekly Kobo Tech University sessionsDog friendly office
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