Graduate Trainee - Program Management

The Calix Graduate Trainee program provides opportunities to participate in this exciting journey, learn new skills and experience the day-to-day drivers and motivators taking place in a vibrant company.

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented entry-level engineer to support cloud-native CI/CD and DevOps initiatives. This role provides hands-on experience in build, release, and deployment processes for microservices, along with exposure to modern DevOps tooling, containerization, and AI-driven pipeline optimization.

Core Responsibilities

• Assist in configuring and troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines for cloud-based microservices
• Support branch management, code promotions, and release workflows under guidance
• Contribute to automation of build and deployment processes using tools such as Jenkins, Bamboo.
• Gain hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Work with artifact repositories (Artifactory, Nexus) to manage and version build artifacts
• Document workflows, troubleshooting steps, and create internal FAQs/technical guides
• Collaborate with team members to understand and apply CI/CD best practices
• Use Atlassian tools (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence) for issue tracking, source control, and pipeline execution
• Participate in AI-driven initiatives such as:
  • Predictive build failure detection
  • Automated pipeline optimizations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (Graduating 2025 or 2026)
• Foundational knowledge of:
  • Linux/Unix systems
  • Shell scripting or PHP (or equivalent scripting exposure)
• Understanding of:
  • CI/CD concepts and DevOps practices
  • Computer architecture, operating systems, data structures, and databases
• Exposure to one or more programming languages (Java, Python, Go, or JavaScript)
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Effective communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP preferred)
• Basic understanding of REST APIs and YAML configurations
• Interest in AI/ML applications in DevOps or software automation