Summer Intern - Data Engineer

Department - Data Analytics

Objectives of this Role

Professional internship designed to provide on-the-job training and experience to current, and recent college graduates. Engages in various work assignments, projects, and activities of varying complexity, structured to enable the intern to gain the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform at a professional level. Receives training and mentorship in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.

Essential Functions

• Provides entry- to intermediate-level professional services, under supervision of professional staff, as appropriate to the day-to-day operating objectives of the department.
• Undertakes and/or participates in projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the organization.
• Participates in the planning and implementation of department projects and initiatives.
• Interacts directly with colleagues, and/or other internal or external clients in the planning of assignments and the resolution of day-to-day operational problems.
• Receives guidance, training, and mentoring from professional personnel in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.
• As appropriate to the position and as specified by department management, conducts original research and prepares reports based on findings, to include recommendations or alternative proposals for action.
• May undertake related studies or enrichment programs as appropriate to the specific objectives of the department.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities are as required and may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills And Qualifications

• Entry-level knowledge and skills at the Bachelors or Masters level within specified area of professional specialty.
• Familiarity with SQL and database management principles.Basic understanding of data structures, algorithms, and programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and/or data processing frameworks (Apache Spark, Hadoop, etc.) is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow complex, detailed technical instructions.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary