Intern - Data Engineer

NISC

Location

Lake Saint Louis, MO

Posted

18 days ago

Department

Internships

What they actually want (must-haves)

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree or post secondary education in data science or a computer science related field
Familiarity with SQL and at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, or Scala)
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Strong verbal and written, interpersonal, and communication skills
Ability to effectively adapt to change

Nice to have

Exposure to data pipeline tools (e.g., Airflow, Hevo Data)
Experience with cloud services like AWS S3, Lambda, or EC2
Understanding of data warehousing or lakehouse concepts
Familiarity with version control systems like Git

What the job really is

The Data Engineer Intern will work with the Data Engineering team to assist in building and maintaining data pipelines, contributing to data architecture, and collaborating with various teams to understand data needs. This role involves hands-on experience with cloud technologies, data transformation, and automation of data workflows, while also participating in team meetings and documentation efforts.

Benefits

Gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced engineers
Work on meaningful projects that impact real customers
Potential for future full-time opportunities

Things to weigh

Internship is for Summer 2027, which may be a long wait for applicants
Hybrid work schedule requires at least 3 days in the office
Focus on cloud technologies may limit exposure to other data engineering tools

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