As a DevOps Engineer Trainee, you will work in a large-scale R&D environment where modern software delivery, automation, and platform reliability are essential.
You will learn from experienced engineers and contribute to real CI/CD and platform engineering solutions used by product teams. You will have the opportunity to work with technologies such as Kubernetes, OpenShift, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitOps, Python, Linux, observability tools, and AI-assisted engineering workflows
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building, learning, experimenting, automating, and continuously improving systems. You are the type of person who sees repetitive manual work and naturally asks:
“Can this be automated?”
We value passion over experience, learning agility over credentials, and potential over pedigree.
Position: Internship
Duration: 12 months
Start date (tentative): August, 2026
Location: Hybrid in Aveiro or Amadora, Portugal
Education Recommendations: Currently a candidate finishing their BSc or MSc degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with an accredited school.
In this role, you will:
We would like you to have:
Good communication skills in English are mandatory.
Candidates who demonstrate strong passion, practical hands-on experience, and relevant Kubernetes or cloud certifications will be considered priority candidates
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
Our recruitment process
We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.
If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.
The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile, and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
Advanced connectivity is key to enable the opportunities of AI – opening new doors for us and our customers. Once known for connecting people, our technology is now essential to connecting intelligence.
Our priority is to deliver superior performance with the trust and security our customers need and we’re a committed innovation partner, shaping the future of connectivity.
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