DevOps Engineer Apprentice – Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Missions
Join our dynamic team of “Sparklers” at Sparklin, a fast-growing software company specializing in IoT and electric mobility.
Under the attentive and supportive guidance of our CTO, who brings over 15 years of international experience at companies like Facebook and PayPal, you’ll be involved in exciting and meaningful projects, including:
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Designing and maintaining a robust and scalable cloud infrastructure, with a strong focus on using Docker for application containerization
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Implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices to automate infrastructure deployment, management, and scaling
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Collaborating with development teams to integrate CI/CD processes and ensure fast, reliable application delivery
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Participating in performance optimization, monitoring, and resource management while ensuring system security and availability
Profile Sought
You are currently enrolled in a computer engineering program and have a strong interest in energy and environmental issues. You are looking for a hands-on experience within a team committed to supporting the energy transition.
Through previous internships or academic projects, you’ve developed skills in software development, with a particular focus on DevOps, Docker, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Technical Skills
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Solid understanding of Linux system administration
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Experience with Docker and containerized application environments
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Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Pulumi
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Basic knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
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Good command of Git and version control workflows
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Awareness of cloud service providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and interest in building scalable infrastructures
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Understanding of network basics, security best practices, and monitoring tools is a plus
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Comfortable working in an agile and collaborative environment
Interpersonal Skills / Soft Skills
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Autonomy: Ability to take initiative and solve problems independently
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Positive Attitude: Maintains a friendly and encouraging mindset that fosters a pleasant and productive work environment
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Creativity: Brings innovative ideas and original perspectives to projects, while remaining open to discussion and collaboration
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Rigor: Methodical and structured approach to work, with strong prioritization and execution skills
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Team Collaboration: Naturally inclined to work in a team, listens actively, and shares knowledge to promote a harmonious and efficient work environment
About Sparklin
Sparklin, a pioneer in sustainable mobility and the energy transition, is an innovative company founded in March 2021. Our mission is to play an active role in reducing carbon emissions from transportation and to make smart charging systems accessible on a global scale.
We offer a comprehensive suite of SaaS software and hardware solutions dedicated to electric vehicle charging, primarily designed to meet the needs of professionals. Our solutions include connected charging points, an access control management interface, and an intuitive mobile app — all enriched by a full set of tools for effective supervision and service management.
🔗 For more information, visit: https://www.sparklin.io
Conditions of employment
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📄 Contract: Work-study (apprenticeship)
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📍 Location: Nantes – Eraudière district
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👥 Development team: 3–4 people
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🕒 Duration: 1 year
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🏠 Remote work: 1 day per week possible
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💻 Equipment: Laptop provided
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🚍 Public transport: Accessible via bus line C6
How to apply
If you're motivated to contribute to our mission and see yourself in this role, please send your CV and a cover letter to: contact@sparklin.io
Please include "DevOps Application" in the subject line.
*Join us on this exciting journey toward a cleaner and more sustainable future!