Platform Engineer Contractor

ABOUT EARNIN

As one of the first pioneers of earned wage access, our passion at EarnIn is building products that deliver real-time financial flexibility for those with the unique needs of living paycheck to paycheck. Our community members access their earnings as they earn them, with options to spend, save, and grow their money without mandatory fees, interest rates, or credit checks.

We’re fortunate to have an incredibly experienced leadership team, combined with world-class funding partners like A16Z, Matrix Partners, DST, Ribbit Capital, and a very healthy core business with a tremendous runway. We’re growing fast and are excited to continue bringing world-class talent onboard to help shape the next chapter of our growth journey.

POSITION SUMMARY

As part of EarnIn’s Platform team, the Intern will work closely with our Platform Engineers on critical infrastructure and automation tasks. This internship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience managing Kubernetes clusters, working with public cloud platforms (such as AWS), and automating infrastructure processes. The ideal candidate will have some prior knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes and experience coding in Python or Go. This position will ideally be based in Bangalore, India, as part of our expanding site location.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Collaborate with Platform Engineers to assist in managing and optimizing Kubernetes clusters.
• Assist in the development and improvement of CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid deployment and scalability.
• Gain exposure to cloud platforms like AWS, learning to manage and optimize cloud infrastructure.
• Contribute to automation efforts, helping to streamline operational tasks and reduce manual workloads.
• Work with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes to enhance platform efficiency.
• Assist in coding and scripting tasks using Python or Go to automate various platform operations.
• Learn and implement basic monitoring and logging for infrastructure to ensure reliability and scalability.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker containerization technologies.
• Some experience or understanding of cloud services, preferably AWS.
• Proficient in at least one programming language, such as Python or Go, with a passion for automating tasks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a passion for technical challenges.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Enthusiastic about learning and exploring cloud-native technologies and infrastructure management.

At EarnIn, we believe that the best way to build a financial system that works for everyday people is by hiring a team that represents our diverse community. Our team is diverse not only in background and experience but also in perspective. We celebrate our diversity and strive to create a culture of belonging. EarnIn does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. EarnIn is an E-Verify participant.

EarnIn does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team.

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