Open Source Software Intern

Salary Unpaid

Are you passionate about open-source and self-hosted solutions?

 

Nowadays, many startups have their own server or some cloud credits to spend but they still use a lot of "free" services that make money by digging into their data. This very data that's confidential and makes this business unique and replicable. But startups don't realize how easy it has become to deploy and maintain self-hosted solutions that don't cost them anything at all. Let's change this, together, by creating an ultra-easy-to-deploy set of apps that a business can run of. We already started, and now we need you to take over and make it public! It's a bit like https://geek-cookbook.funkypenguin.co.nz/ but so much more simple, it should be accessible to anyone who knows how to configure a basic webserver. You'll be in charge of identifying the best services to run the different parts of the business, test them in the company and once validated, publish them on GitHub.

 

We are a strong cross-disciplinary team with a huge variety of skills, so you'll have the opportunity to discover other aspects of the company, we'll make it easy for you - learning and acquiring new skills is written in our DNA. You'll have the opportunity to broaden the scope of your work by working with others.

 

Your first tasks in a nutshell:

  • Identify the must-have and nice-to-have services and identify potent container implementation for those

  • Deploy test containers and evaluate their performances

  • Create a scalable and secure architecture with an Identity Management system and deploy it into production

  • Share it and make it easy to use by a noob!

 

Absolute requirements:

  • Some experience with containers and Docker

 

Nice to know:

  • Basics about databases, web optimization, proxies, certificates, Apache,…

 

You are:

  • Quick learner

  • Problem solver

  • Curious & passionate

  • Open-source enthusiast

  • Independent worker not afraid of taking initiatives

  • Good communicator

  • English speaker

 

Why do we need you?

StepUp Solutions has received funding and is supported by the European Union. We are currently expanding our company and we need you to help small companies to spend less and be safer.

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Flexible working hours
Flexible working hours

Time is precious. Make it count. Morning person or night owl, this job is for you.

Free coffee / tea
Free coffee / tea

Get your caffeine fix to get you started and keep you going.

Near public transit
Near public transit

Easy access and treehugger friendly workplace.

Social gatherings
Social gatherings

Social gatherings and games; hang out with your colleagues.

Free office snacks
Free office snacks

Peckish after lunch? We got your back with soft drinks, treats and fruit.

Skill development
Skill development

We want to take you from good to great.

Working at
StepUp Solutions

We are building wearables based on breathing, a vital parameter that has been much forgotten but contains so much information. StepUp Air significantly improves training efficiency while minimizing the risk of injury. StepUp Health helps patients live a better life. StepUp Horse delivers insights on racehorse health and behavior. We are a team of 20 international people covering a wide range of competencies.

Read more about StepUp Solutions

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