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Cloud Engineer – Graduate Trainee at Pawa IT Solutions

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Employment FullTime
Location Nairobi Kenya
Experience Entry Level
Education Level Bachelor's Degree
View More in Internships > Information Technology (ICT)
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Job Description

As a Graduate Trainee, you will work under the direct mentorship of a Cloud Engineer to support our Google Cloud (GCP) and Google Workspace clients. This is your chance to turn your side projects into enterprise-grade solutions and kickstart your career as a Cloud Professional in a Google Cloud Premier Partner environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as the first point of contact for client issues related to Google Cloud and Google Workspace.
  • Investigate technical hurdles, identify root causes, and resolve or escalate them to the Cloud Engineer within agreed timelines (SLAs).
  • Assist in maintaining cloud environments, ensuring they adhere to security guidelines and performance best practices.
  • Assist in deploying web applications and services onto Google Cloud Platform.
  • Write simple scripts (Python, PHP, or Java) to automate routine cloud tasks or build small internal tools.
  • Work with the team to help document requirements for new customer projects and migrations.
  • Assist in conducting training sessions for customers to help them utilize Google Cloud tools effectively.

Requirements

Who You Are 

  • Academic Background: Recent graduate (less than 2 years ago) or currently in the final semester of a degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proof of Work (Required): You must have a GitHub/GitLab profile showing side projects or school work. You should have experience deploying at least one application to a live server or cloud environment.

Technical Foundation:

  • Familiarity with Linux/Unix commands and interacting with servers via CLI (SSH, terminal).
  • Knowledge of basic web development (PHP, Python, Java, or Node.js).
  • Basic understanding of how the internet works (DNS, HTTP/S, IP addresses).

Soft Skills:

  • Strong problem-solving “detective” mindset.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills (you can explain a technical problem to a non-technical person).
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, “startup-vibe” environment.

Benefits

  • Monthly stipend (statutory contributions – SHA, NSSF and PAYE will be deducted)
  • Free lunch
  • A structured learning and mentorship program
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Career growth opportunities within the Cloud & Engineering department.
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