Cloud Infrastructure Network Monitoring and Automation Software Engineer Intern

IBM

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Work type: On-site
Location: Austin, TX
Employment: Intern
Posted: 1 day ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
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TL;DR · Cloud Infrastructure Network Monitoring and Automation Software Engineer Intern

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Cloud Infrastructure Network Monitoring and Automation Software Engineer Intern joins the NetTools team within the Network Underlay organization to support IBM Cloud’s global network infrastructure. This role involves developing back-end Python microservices, managing REST API endpoints, and processing YAML-driven inputs for automation workflows like Day-0 provisioning and Day-2 operational changes. The engineer will build automated test coverage, integrate data platforms using NetBox and CockroachDB, and refactor code to reduce technical debt while improving Docker container configurations. Key technologies include Python, Git, Docker, Jinja2, and tools such as Ansible or Helm. The work addresses the challenge of managing large-scale network infrastructure by building systems that automate configuration, monitoring, and validation across multiple data centers. Candidates should possess skills in backend development, automated testing, and a basic understanding of networking concepts like IP addressing and VLANs.

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Python REST API Git Docker Jinja2 YAML JSON CockroachDB NetBox Ansible Bash Kubernetes OpenShift Agile Jira Grafana Splunk Zabbix Confluence

What you'll do

Develop Python microservices to automate network provisioning and operational configuration workflows.
Build and maintain REST API endpoints for processing YAML-driven inputs and Jinja2 configuration templates.
Design and implement unit and integration tests to ensure the reliability of automation pipelines.
Integrate backend systems with data platforms like NetBox and CockroachDB to validate network context.
Refactor legacy code, improve Docker container configurations, and reduce technical debt within the platform.
Create operational runbooks and documentation for internal team onboarding and system maintenance.
Participate in agile ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, and peer code reviews.

What we're looking for

High School Diploma or GED is required.
Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
Experience in back-end development with Python, including JSON/YAML processing and REST API design.
Proficiency in version control using Git for collaborative workflows and code reviews.
Familiarity with containerization fundamentals using Docker.
Ability to design, implement, and consume RESTful APIs over HTTP.
Aptitude for writing automated unit or integration tests for production-critical systems.
Experience with scripting/infrastructure tools (Bash, Ansible), template engines (Jinja2), or networking concepts is preferred.

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