DevOps Backstage Intern at actian

Company At Actian we believe data should be a competitive advantage. Through the deployment of data technology, underpinned by a relentless and trusted service commitment, we help business critical systems transact and integrate at their very best. As a trusted leader in data management, integration, and analytics, our mission is to helping businesses unlock the full potential of their data to drive better decision-making and innovation wherever it resides — in the cloud, on-premises, or hybrid environments.   With a global team of experts and a culture of innovation, we’re dedicated to helping our customers solve their most complex data challenges.     Internship Overview We are looking for interns to join us for our 2026 Summer Internship Program! This 12-week program is set to begin June 8th, so if you are looking for an incredible opportunity to partner with the best and brightest minds in the industry, apply today. This program has been designed with our interns in mind and includes structured learning plans, a dedicated buddy, and a focused capstone project that you will have the opportunity to present in our Internship Showcase!   What It’s Like Interning with Us! Intern Events— just because the internship is remote, doesn’t mean we don’t have time for fun! Regular intern events will be hosted throughout your 12-weeks with us! Time with Executives— Interns all get a chance to connect with our executive team through panel discussions, 1:1s, Q&A meetings, and events Workshops — Interns participate in workshops geared towards helping new professionals Opportunity to travel – we will fly you out for onsite orientation at our Austin, Texas office location!   Position Overview The DevOps Backstage Intern will support the development and operation of an Internal Developer Platform (IDP) built on Backstage, with a focus on improving the developer experience and enabling reliable application delivery on Kubernetes. In this role, the intern will gain hands‑on exposure to platform engineering concepts by assisting with service catalogs, templates (“golden paths”), CI/CD integrations, and Kubernetes‑based infrastructure. Working closely with experienced platform engineers, the intern will help maintain platform components, support developer workflows, and contribute documentation and small improvements that make it easier for internal teams to build, deploy, and operate their services. Responsibilities: • Assist in supporting an Internal Developer Platform built on Backstage by helping maintain platform components that enable teams to discover, deploy, and operate their services on Kubernetes. • Learn how Backstage entities (components, APIs, resources, systems) are defined and maintained, and help update service metadata, ownership information, and documentation. • Support the use of Backstage templates (golden paths) by helping test scaffolding workflows, validating generated Kubernetes manifests, and ensuring deployments follow platform standards. • Help monitor and troubleshoot platform‑related Kubernetes workloads by reviewing logs, pod status, and basic metrics, escalating issues to senior platform engineers as needed. • Contribute to improving the developer experience by documenting Backstage features, onboarding steps, and common issues, and helping keep service dashboards and links up to date. Nice to Haves: • Familiarity with Kubernetes concepts (Pods, Deployments, Services) through coursework, labs, or personal projects—even at a basic level. • Basic experience with Git and GitHub (or similar) for cloning repos, creating pull requests, and following code review feedback. • Some hands‑on experience with containers and Docker, including building or running containerized applications. • Strong documentation and communication skills, with an interest in improving developer experience and platform usability. • Pursuing a Degree in Computer Sciences Requirements: • Must be actively enrolled in a college degree program • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States We value diversity at our company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.