Cloud Engineer - Graduate Development Program
About ION
We are a Software Product Company with a global footprint in the FinTech sector. With more than 10,000 professionals across 40+ offices worldwide, we provide solutions combining trading and workflow automation, market data, and advanced business intelligence.
Our Graduate Development Program is a three-year journey designed for recent graduates who look beyond the obvious, challenge existing processes, and are driven to automate and reinvent the way things work.
The program is structured into 4 progressive phases, each with distinct learning objectives. Tasks evolve according to your abilities and interests, ensuring the experience is as individual as you are.
From day one, you join ION on a full‑time permanent contract, carry real accountability on live projects, and be paired with senior professionals who guide your development throughout the entire journey.
What You'll Do
Across phases, you will gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art methodologies and technologies in our agile product development environment, working across Cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps practices, and security. Your work will include:
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Designing, deploying, and managing Cloud infrastructure and services
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Working with containerization technologies and Kubernetes to support scalable, resilient systems
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Contributing to DevSecOps pipelines, embedding security at every stage of the development lifecycle
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Collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions
What We're Looking For
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Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering obtained within the last year or currently in progress, with a strong academic record
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Proficiency in Python or at least one scripting language, with basic knowledge of Cloud, Kubernetes, and cybersecurity
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Strong communicator, collaborative by nature, and fluent in English (B2+)
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Based in Pisa or willing to relocate; non-EU candidates must hold a valid EU work permit
Nice to have: design pattern knowledge, Terraform, Java or Go.
Gross Salary Range
Skills
As published by lever · 16 questions · 1 written answer
Basics
Resume/CV, Full name, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, Portfolio URL, Other website
Short answers (2)
- University (Name, Location)
- Year of graduation
Pick from a list (13)
- Expected or achieved marks optional
- Latest degree type (currently enrolled, achieved or expected) optional
- Have you ever had academic or working experiences abroad?
- How many years of relevant working experience do you have for this role?
- For how many years have you been studying? Ensure to include both years for completed degrees and ongoing one, rounding to the highest digit (e.g. if the BA took 3.5 years, round to 4) optional
- ONLY APPLY if you accept to move to one of the location indicated once hired
- To apply for the position in Italy, you should be an Italian resident or willing to relocate to Italy. Would you be willing to relocate to Italy?
- Are you an EU citizen or do you own a student/working visa?
- How did you find this position? optional
- How does relocating to this role's location fit into your long-term career goals?
- Do you have any previous experience living, working, or any connections related to this area?
- Do you think this area could offer services aligned with your lifestyle?
- Have you identified the strengths and weaknesses of this area? Do you have a plan to address them?
Written answers (1)
- When would you be available to join?