DevOps Engineering Intern

HarbourVest Partners • Boston, MA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

For over forty years, HarbourVest has been home to a committed team of professionals with an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to deliver impactful solutions to our clients and investing partners. As our global firm grows, we continue to add individuals who seek a collaborative, open-door culture that values diversity and innovative thinking. In our collegial environment that’s marked by low turnover and high energy, you’ll be inspired to grow and thrive. Here, you will be encouraged to build on your strengths and acquire new skills and experiences. We are committed to fostering an environment of inclusion that promotes mutual respect among all employees. Understanding and valuing these differences optimizes the potential of both the individual and the firm. HarbourVest is an equal opportunity employer. This position will be a hybrid work arrangement. You will receive 18 remote workdays per quarter to use at your discretion, subject to manager approval. For example, you may choose to work in the office 4 days per week and take one remote day weekly (typically 13 weeks per quarter), leaving 5 additional remote days to be used as needed. We are seeking an eager college student to join our Platform Engineering team. This role is ideal for an aspiring technology professional who is passionate about automation, infrastructure, and modern DevOps practices. They thrive in collaborative, high-impact environments. The DevOps Engineering Intern will play a role in enhancing DevOps capabilities throughout the organization, driving continuous improvement, operational rigor, and engineering quality. Partnering closely with application engineers, data teams, vendors, and IT collaborators, you will compose, build, and support robust CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based platforms. This role supports the full application and data lifecycle—from development through production—within an Azure-based environment, directly improving delivery velocity, reliability, and operational effectiveness. The ideal candidate is someone who is: · Experience supporting applications and digital products using DevOps and automation practices · Familiarity in administering Git-based repositories (GitHub), including branching strategies and repository governance · CI/CD pipeline development experience using platforms like Jenkins, including automation, orchestration, and approval gates · Knowledge of artifact management experience covering versioning, storage, promotion, and lifecycle governance · Proficient in writing scripts with Bash, Python, and/or PowerShell · Experience handling cloud infrastructure using infrastructure as code, preferably in Microsoft Azure · Ability to deliver results in fast-paced, sophisticated environments · Good communication skills with both technical and non-technical collaborators · A collaborative approach and commitment to elevating DevOps maturity across teams

Requirements

• High energy, collaboration skills, and a passion for DevOps environment
• A commitment to learning continuous improvement, shared ownership, and technical mastery
• Scripting and prototyping skills in Bash, Python, or PowerShell
• Ability to translate technical decisions into clear, compelling narratives
• Shows a genuine preference for learning and improving
• Currently pursuing bachelor’s degree in a technology-related field or equivalent experience
• Previous working experience in the technology field in a similar capacity

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting applications and digital products using DevOps and automation practices
• Familiarity in administering Git-based repositories (GitHub), including branching strategies and repository governance
• CI/CD pipeline development experience using platforms like Jenkins, including automation, orchestration, and approval gates
• Knowledge of artifact management experience covering versioning, storage, promotion, and lifecycle governance
• Proficient in writing scripts with Bash, Python, and/or PowerShell
• Experience handling cloud infrastructure using infrastructure as code, preferably in Microsoft Azure
• Ability to deliver results in fast-paced, sophisticated environments
• Good communication skills with both technical and non-technical collaborators
• A collaborative approach and commitment to elevating DevOps maturity across teams

Responsibilities

• Modernize and optimize automated build and deployment workflows to improve performance, reliability, and developer experience
• Organize migrations from Azure DevOps to GitHub, including repository restructuring and team enablement
• Implement and operate continuous integration and delivery systems using pipelines as code and coordinated tooling
• Build and maintain automated CI/CD workflows across development, test, and production environments
• Integrate DevOps tooling with ALM platforms such as ServiceNow to enable traceability and compliance
• Enable developer self-service capabilities for environment provisioning and deployments
• Implement source control standards, including branching, versioning, and promotion practices
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code solutions for Azure compute, storage, and networking
• Leverage containerization to standardize and streamline deployments
• Apply configuration management and security guidelines aligned with enterprise standards
• Provide production support, including triage, root-cause analysis, and coordinated resolution
• Collaborate closely with engineering and platform teams on high-impact initiatives
• Continuously improve DevOps standards, tooling, and operational processes
• And other responsibilities as required

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern