Engineering Intern - DevOps
About the role
The Engineering Intern - DevOps role at LSEG is a 6-month internship designed to simulate the company's Engineering Graduate Programme. Interns will work within the LSEG Markets Engineering team, focusing on DevOps engineering tasks such as configuring DevOps tools, scripting and automating tasks, planning and implementing automated test suites, evaluating DevOps tools, and documenting internal processes. The programme is open to penultimate- or final-year STEM students graduating between summer 2027 and summer 2028. Interns will gain exposure to technologies like UNIX/Linux, SQL, RDBMS, scripting languages (Python, Bash, Perl), and object-oriented programming (e.g., Java), and will be supported in exploring different areas of LSEG through project-based learning and departmental connections. The internship is based at the Colombo – Malabe hub.
Must have
- A curiosity for data and an ability to analyse information to draw conclusions and propose solutions.
- Individuals who are able to connect the dots and think strategically.
- The environment we work in is fast paced, you’ll need to demonstrate focus, resilience and the flexibility to adapt to changing demands.
- People who can collaborate with others, using their communication skills in the process.
- Some knowledge in UNIX/Linux, SQL, and RDBMS, an understanding with Oracle and AWS would be a plus.
- Basic scripting knowledge (e.g., Python, Bash, Perl).
- Basic skills in at least one object-oriented programming language (e.g., Java).
- Understanding of CI/CD processes is a plus.
- Studying Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
- Ideal candidates will have the rights to work in the Sri Lanka without restrictions for the duration of the internship programme
- Candidates who can join the programme from Nov 2026 and stay with us for 6 months.
Technologies
- AWS
- Bash
- CI/CD
- DevOps
- Java
- Linux
- Oracle
- Perl
- Python
- RDBMS
- SQL
- Test Automation
- Unix
Highlights
Applications close on 2 October, with candidates considered on a rolling basis. The internship starts on 9 November 2026 and lasts for 6 months. Candidates must have the right to work in Sri Lanka without restrictions for the duration of the internship. The recruitment process includes resume submission, technical and coding assessments, an immersive online assessment, a video interview, and an assessment centre. Only one application per candidate is considered.