Intern – DevOps
The Big Picture
Sysco LABS is the Global In-House Center of Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY), the world’s largest foodservice company. Sysco ranks 56th in the Fortune 500 list and is the global leader in the trillion-dollar foodservice industry.
Sysco employs over 75,000 associates, has 337 smart distribution facilities worldwide and over 14,000 IoT-enabled trucks serving 730,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2025 that ended June 29, 2025, the company generated sales of more than $81.4 billion.
Sysco LABS Sri Lanka delivers the technology that powers Sysco’s end-to-end operations. Sysco LABS’ enterprise technology is present in the end-to-end foodservice journey, enabling the sourcing of food products, merchandising, storage and warehouse operations, order placement and pricing algorithms, the delivery of food and supplies to Sysco’s global network and the in-restaurant dining experience of the end-customer.
Responsibilities:
Assisting in implementing and improving CI/CD pipelines.
Supporting the deployment and automation of cloud-based systems (primarily AWS)
Learning and applying best practices for infrastructure as code and containerization
Helping monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues under guidance
Participating in team meetings and contributing to Agile delivery processes
Documenting processes, configurations, and improvements
Exploring AI-driven tools and automation opportunities as part of Sysco’s innovation initiatives
Requirements:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
A basic understanding of cloud computing concepts (AWS knowledge is a plus)
Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Git, Jenkins, Docker, or Kubernetes (academic or project experience acceptable)
Possesses a keen interest in automation, scripting, and learning programming languages like Python or Groovy
Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team
Benefits:
An attractive allowance
Paid birthday leave
Exposure to the corporate culture of a Fortune 100 company
An opportunity to work with and learn from industry specialists, and develop professionally in your chosen field
Opportunities to network and build lasting professional relationships
A progressive culture that promotes work-life harmony and personal development
Sysco LABS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts
- AWS knowledge (mentioned as a plus)
- Familiarity with DevOps tools such as Git, Jenkins, Docker, or Kubernetes (academic or project experience acceptable)
- Interest in automation, scripting, and learning programming languages like Python or Groovy
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team
Sysco Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sysco and has not been reviewed or approved by Sysco.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple national medical plan options with telehealth, behavioral health resources, and targeted programs indicate broad coverage and support. Preventive care access and ancillary offerings (dental, vision, Rx advocacy) further reinforce the package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with automatic company contributions plus a match, alongside an employee stock purchase plan, underscores solid retirement support. At union locations, enhanced pension terms add to perceived long‑term value.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recent collective bargaining outcomes with substantial wage increases demonstrate meaningful pay progression where contracts apply. In high‑volume markets, incentive structures can amplify earnings beyond base rates.
Sysco Insights
What We Do
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco operates almost 340 distribution centers, in over 10 countries, with 76,000 colleagues serving approximately 730,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than $81 billion in fiscal year 2025 that ended June 28, 2025. As the world’s largest food-away-from-home distributor, Sysco offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support to drive customers to innovate and optimize their operations. We act as a trusted business partner to our customers, helping them grow through our industry-leading portfolio that includes fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty products, sustainably focused items, equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions. For more information, visit www.sysco.com. For important news and key information for Sysco investors, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investors.sysco.com.
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