Position: VIE - DevOps Engineer (m/f)
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At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
This is a Volontariat International en Entreprise (VIE) type of contract. To know more about the VIE programme and its eligibility criteria, please check Business France website:
French International Young Talent Program: what is it?
Could you be the full-time Dev Ops Engineer in Toronto, ON we’re looking for?
Your future role
We’re looking for a motivated Dev Ops Engineer to help modernize and automate our infrastructure. You’ll contribute to real-world delivery, and grow your skills across Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, and systems administration. Day to day, you’ll collaborate with engineering, IT, and project stakeholders to support reliable, scalable environments.
We’ll look to you for:
Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, and Power Shell under guidance from senior engineersHelp maintain and improve CI/CD pipelines in Git Lab (writing/adjusting jobs, troubleshooting builds, managing runners)Follow established branching strategies and help maintain repositories (merge requests, reviews, resolving basic conflicts)Assist with provisioning and configuration management across Linux and Windows environmentsSupport virtualization tasks in VMware and Suse Harvester (creating VMs, templates, and images)Automate routine tasks using Bash and/or Power Shell; create simple scripts and runbooksMonitor environments, respond to alerts, and perform routine maintenance and patchingParticipate in deployments and release activities, ensuring changes follow defined processesContribute to documentation (SOPs, runbooks, topology, and pipeline docs)Research and trial new tools or approaches on small proof-of-concept tasks, sharing findings with the teamCollaborate closely with teammates, escalate issues appropriately, and participate in retrospectives and continuous improvementAll About you
We value passion and attitude over ’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:
Degree in Software Engineering, IT, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience5+ years of experience in Dev Ops/SRE/system administration or related internships/projectsUnderstanding of Dev Ops practices: version control, CI/CD, IaC, monitoring, and observabilityFamiliarity with Git and Git Lab (branches, merge requests, reviews)Hands-on exposure to Terraform, Ansible, or Power Shell, and eagerness to learn the othersComfortable with Linux command line and Windows Server basics (Active Directory/DNS knowledge is a plus)Scripting ability in Bash and/or Power Shell for automation and administrative tasksFundamental networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP)Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; collaborative mindset and growth attitudeExperience with VMware or other virtualization platforms; exposure to Suse Harvester is a plusContainer basics and introductory Kubernetes knowledge preferredRelevant certifications (, Linux, cloud, Kubernetes) are welcome but not requiredThings you’ll enjoy
Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:
Work with new security standards for rail signallingCollaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleaguesContribute to innovative projectsSteer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countriesBenefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learningTarget start date: July 1st, 2026
Compensation
Throughout your assignment you receive a fixed monthly allowance at the end of the month.
Part of this allowance is the same for all volunteers (€ /month); and another part called…
