DevOps Engineer — Fresher / Trainee

About the role

Entry-level DevOps trainee role at TCS — structured onboarding covering CI/CD, cloud fundamentals, Python / Bash automation, and tool-chain exposure (Jenkins, Docker, Terraform) on real client projects.

TCS is one of India's largest IT services companies with massive cloud practices. This fresher DevOps role runs through TCS's entry-level academy programs with structured onboarding before shadowing senior engineers on client engagements.

Responsibilities

Assist senior engineers in CI/CD pipeline setup. Manage basic cloud resources on AWS and Azure. Learn and write automation scripts in Python / Bash. Monitor systems, triage alerts, and document runbooks. Support DevOps teams on client projects while ramping up on Jenkins, Docker, and Terraform.

Requirements & qualifications

B.E / B.Tech (CS / IT / ECE) freshers with 0–1 year experience. Basic Linux, networking, and cloud concepts. Familiarity with any scripting language. Bonus: AWS Cloud Practitioner certification or academic cloud projects. Strong willingness to learn — TCS invests heavily in structured upskilling.

Why this role in 2026

High-volume fresher hiring in 2026 for TCS's cloud & DevOps delivery pods. Campus and off-campus drives plus TCS National Qualifier Test (NQT) routes.

Application tips

Highlight academic cloud projects (AWS free-tier deployments, GitHub portfolio), any certifications (AWS CCP, Azure Fundamentals), and note aptitude / NQT scores if available.

Interview preparation

Linux command basics (grep / awk / ps / top), what CI/CD means, cloud service models (IaaS / PaaS / SaaS), simple scripting (Bash loops, Python lists), HR fit / communication.

Career growth

Trainee → Junior DevOps Engineer → Cloud Engineer with TCS-sponsored certifications (AWS / Azure / Kubernetes).

Company & benefits

Health insurance, cab transportation, cafeteria, learning academies (TCS iON / TCS Ignite), performance bonuses, and internal mobility across domains.