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Graduate DevOps Engineer - 6 month FTC
LOCATION: Cologne
TERM: 6 month fixed term contract
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Graduate DevOps Engineer at AMD, you will be an integral part of the DevOps team, contributing directly to the development, delivery, and reliability of our next generation of technology innovations. This role is designed for recent graduates who are ready to transition into a professional DevOps environment, build strong technical foundations, and grow their careers with hands-on responsibility, mentorship, and real-world impact.
You will work closely with experienced engineers, gain exposure to large-scale systems, and play an active role in improving our development and release infrastructure while maintaining high quality and reliability standards.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
1. Join the DevOps team and contribute to the smooth operation of software development, integration, and release processes
2. Support the maintenance, extension, and continuous improvement of our development and CI/CD infrastructure
3. Help ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of our systems
4. Collaborate closely with software developers to understand requirements and design efficient, automated workflows
5. Contribute to infrastructure automation, monitoring, and tooling to improve developer productivity and software quality
6. Participate in code reviews, incident analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
7. A recent graduate (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
8. Hands-on experience working in a Linux environment, including command-line proficiency and use of version control systems (ideally Git)
9. Practical experience writing scripts or small tools in Python (or a similar scripting language)
10. A strong interest in DevOps practices, automation, and modern software delivery
11. Fluent in English, with strong communication and collaboration skills
12. A proactive, result-oriented problem solver who takes ownership of their work
13. Comfortable working both as part of a team and independently
14. Eager to learn, open to feedback, and motivated to continuously improve technical skills
15. EU citizen or holder of a valid German work permit (visa sponsorship is not available for this role)
WHAT WILL SET YOU APART
16. Experience with CI/CD systems such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar tools
17. Familiarity with REST APIs and service-based architectures
18. Experience with container technologies such as Docker; experience with Kubernetes and monitoring Kubernetes clusters is a strong plus
19. Knowledge of build systems, artifact repositories, configuration management tools, or package managers
20. Contributions to open-source projects or personal technical projects demonstrating curiosity and initiative
BENEFITS
21. Structured onboarding and integration into our development teams from day one
22. Mentorship and guidance from experienced DevOps and software engineers
23. Opportunities to work on industry-leading technologies shaping the future of computing
24. A collaborative and supportive environment focused on continuous learning and growth
25. Ongoing professional development through hands-on experience and exposure to best practices
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Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.
AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Graduate DevOps Engineer - 6 month FTC
LOCATION: Cologne
TERM: 6 month fixed term contract
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Graduate DevOps Engineer at AMD, you will be an integral part of the DevOps team, contributing directly to the development, delivery, and reliability of our next generation of technology innovations. This role is designed for recent graduates who are ready to transition into a professional DevOps environment, build strong technical foundations, and grow their careers with hands-on responsibility, mentorship, and real-world impact.
You will work closely with experienced engineers, gain exposure to large-scale systems, and play an active role in improving our development and release infrastructure while maintaining high quality and reliability standards.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
26. Join the DevOps team and contribute to the smooth operation of software development, integration, and release processes
27. Support the maintenance, extension, and continuous improvement of our development and CI/CD infrastructure
28. Help ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of our systems
29. Collaborate closely with software developers to understand requirements and design efficient, automated workflows
30. Contribute to infrastructure automation, monitoring, and tooling to improve developer productivity and software quality
31. Participate in code reviews, incident analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
32. A recent graduate (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
33. Hands-on experience working in a Linux environment, including command-line proficiency and use of version control systems (ideally Git)
34. Practical experience writing scripts or small tools in Python (or a similar scripting language)
35. A strong interest in DevOps practices, automation, and modern software delivery
36. Fluent in English, with strong communication and collaboration skills
37. A proactive, result-oriented problem solver who takes ownership of their work
38. Comfortable working both as part of a team and independently
39. Eager to learn, open to feedback, and motivated to continuously improve technical skills
40. EU citizen or holder of a valid German work permit (visa sponsorship is not available for this role)
WHAT WILL SET YOU APART
41. Experience with CI/CD systems such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar tools
42. Familiarity with REST APIs and service-based architectures
43. Experience with container technologies such as Docker; experience with Kubernetes and monitoring Kubernetes clusters is a strong plus
44. Knowledge of build systems, artifact repositories, configuration management tools, or package managers
45. Contributions to open-source projects or personal technical projects demonstrating curiosity and initiative
BENEFITS
46. Structured onboarding and integration into our development teams from day one
47. Mentorship and guidance from experienced DevOps and software engineers
48. Opportunities to work on industry-leading technologies shaping the future of computing
49. A collaborative and supportive environment focused on continuous learning and growth
50. Ongoing professional development through hands-on experience and exposure to best practices
#LI-MH3
#LI-HYBRID
Benefits offered are described: AMD benefits at a glance.
AMD does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. AMD and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, inclusive employers and will consider all applicants without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and will accommodate applicants’ needs under the respective laws throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
AMD may use Artificial Intelligence to help screen, assess or select applicants for this position. AMD’s “Responsible AI Policy” is available here.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.