# RIT Co-op: Platform Engineer at Rochester Regional Health

- Company: [Rochester Regional Health](https://rochesterregional.org)
- Location: United States
- Type: Internship · Internship
- Posted: 2026-10-21
- Apply: https://rrhs.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/RRH/job/Riedman-Campus/RIT-Co-op--Platform-Engineer_REQ_244427
- Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/rit-co-op-platform-engineer-891237

## Summary by newgrad.ai

What you'll do:

- Develop automation and pipelines for system provisioning and monitoring.
- Manage cloud environments and assist with platform health tracking.
- Create technical documentation and support internal users with platform issues.

What they're looking for:

- Current Rochester Institute of Technology student for a January 2027 co-op.
- Experience with Python, Git, APIs, cloud platforms, and automation tools.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to explain technical concepts clearly.

Pay and perks:

- Hourly pay rate of $20.00.

## Posting

### SUMMARY

As an RIT Platform Engineer Co-op student, you will help build and run the automation that provisions accounts, manages environments and keeps these platforms healthy. You will see your work used every day. Our team runs the platforms that put AI tools in the hands of thousands of RRH colleagues, including Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot and Copilot Studio.

STATUS: RIT Co-op student - must be enrolled as a student at the Rochester Institute of Technology

LOCATION: Hybrid

DEPARTMENT: Emerging Technology

SCHEDULE: M-F; full-time, days. This is a double-block co-op starting in January 2027.

### ATTRIBUTES

- Student at RIT
- Familiarity with some of: Python, Git and GitHub, APIs and JSON, automation and scripting, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), Docker, GitHub Actions, SQL. Interest in CI/CD, infrastructure or platform engineering is a plus.
- You enjoy solving difficult problems and figuring things out on your own
- You have built things outside the classroom and can explain how they work
- You use AI development tools to learn and build faster
- You communicate technical ideas clearly, in conversation and in writing, and you ask questions
- You are curious, self-motivated and excited to learn new technologies

### RESPONSIBILITIES

- Build and improve automation and pipelines for provisioning, licensing and monitoring using Python, scripting and GitHub Actions
- Work in cloud environments (Azure) and help manage access and environments
- Help monitor platform usage and health, and build tooling that flags problems early
- Document how systems work so others can operate and extend them
- Work with the Emerging Technology, DevOps and platform engineering teams, and with IT Security
- Help colleagues solve platform issues, and explain technical topics clearly

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

### PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sedentary - Sedentary roles are primarily office-based and require prolonged sitting (67–100% of the workday) with minimal physical effort and lifting limited to under 10 lbs. Fine motor skills are necessary for computer work, writing, and telephone use, supported by clear visual and auditory ability. Cognitive and emotional demands are high due to extended concentration, frequent interruptions, independent decision-making, and information processing. Although physical exposure is low, administrative areas within healthcare environments may occasionally involve contact with infectious agents. Some roles may require flexible hours, TB screening, or a valid driver’s license.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$20.00 - $20.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14617

The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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