Linux Intern

Title: Linux Intern P1

Location: Remote Canada

Reports To: Manager, Open System Service

J.D. Power is a global leader in consumer insights, advisory services and data and analytics. A pioneer in the use of big data, artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithmic modeling capabilities to understand consumer behavior, J.D. Power has been delivering incisive industry intelligence on customer interactions with brands and products for more than 50 years. The world's leading businesses across major industries rely on J.D. Power to guide their customer-facing strategies.  

The Role:  

As a Linux Intern at Autodata Solutions (a division of J.D. Power), you will design, implement, operate, and maintain our Linux servers, which support software applications for some of the world's largest automotive companies. Over 30 years, we have grown to be one of the biggest software companies in London and we are proud to partner with Western University as the largest local supporter of the Computer Science and Software Engineering internship programs.

The Impact You Will Have in This Role: 

We are hiring 1 Linux Intern to join our team of Linux Administrators. During your 16-month internship at J.D. Power, your Team Lead and other mentors will help you grow your skills in multiple system technologies including: Kubernetes, Docker, Git and many other new and exciting technologies Join our DevOps team to launch your IT career and refine your abilities in monitoring, back-up and recovery procedures, performance tuning, implementing system change management and more.

What You'll Be Doing in This Role: 

As a Linux Intern, you will:

• Facilitate system administrator tools &processes such as: boot/shut down of Linux system
• add/remove user accounts, use backup programs, add a server to a network, administer routing &remoteaccess services, etc.
• Interact with team members to explore, investigate, and implement requirements as they apply to Linux
• Troubleshooting system and application issues
• Write scripts in several administration languages (csh, sh, ksh, bash, perl, python)

Qualifications of this Role: 

We are looking for:

• An unbridled passion for technology and an ability to get things done
• Experience working with the Linux operating system (preferably Ubuntu or Centos)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with configuration management tools a plus (i.e. Git)
• A natural ability to work as part of a team and a love for fast paced challenging environments

The Hiring Manager says: 

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary - start paying off those student loans! Hybrid workforce - the option to work from home while also being able to use our state-of-the-art office building in downtown London for in-person meetings and collaboration between team members. Use our state-of-the-art office building in downtown London for in-person meetings and collaboration between team members
• Flexible schedule and generous time off - we care about your work-life balance.
• Employee Committees - a chance to get involved in social, wellness and community initiatives. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Counsel - join a company that is passionate and committed to building an inclusive community of diverse talent, while also fostering an environment of equality and inclusivity
• Potential for a full-time job waiting for you once you graduate - we see the internship as a 16-month job interview and offer permanent roles to our top performers every year!

The Way We Work: 

• Leader Led
• Remote First
• Foster Flexibility
• Reward Performance
• Time Off Matters

Company Mission  

J.D. Power is clear about what we do to ensure our success into the future. We unite industry leading data and insights with world-class technology to solve our clients’ toughest challenges.   

Our Values  

At J.D. Power, we strive to be Truth Finders, Change Makers and Team Driven - the distinct behaviors that, together, define our unique culture.  

Truth Finders - At J.D. Power, we are proud of the unbiased data and findings we provide. As individuals, each and every member of our team is dedicated to living this same objectivity and embodying the highest ethical and professional standards – the only ‘favorite’ we have is the truth.  

Change Makers - At J.D. Power, we never stand still. We constantly seek better ways – innovating and evolving in everything we do to support our colleagues and our clients alike – and all in service of delivering data and insights that drive meaningful business impact.  

Team Driven - At J.D. Power, we are one team and we are activated. Regardless of individual role, every member of our team is dedicated to supporting their immediate colleagues and our broader J.D. Power family to deliver on our collective purpose and make us greater than the sum of our parts. At J.D. Power, these values are more than words. 

J.D. Power is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. 

J.D. Power is an equal-opportunity employer and compliant with AODA/ADA legislation. Should you require accommodations during the recruitment and selection process, please reach out to [email protected]. 

To all recruitment agencies: J.D. Power does not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.