About the role
Role Overview
We are looking for a detail-oriented Data Engineer Intern to support the design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines and data infrastructure. This internship provides hands-on experience working with large datasets, data workflows, and modern data engineering tools in a real-world environment.
This role is ideal for students or recent graduates interested in data engineering, backend systems, and data platform development.
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Internship Details
* Duration: 3 months, with potential extension based on performance
* Work Mode: Remote
* Stipend: Unpaid initially; performance-based evaluation in the first quarter may lead to a paid internship extension or full-time opportunity
* Working Hours: 8 hours per day
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Key Responsibilities
* Assist in building and maintaining data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows
* Support data ingestion from multiple sources (APIs, databases, files)
* Help design and optimize data models and schemas
* Perform data cleaning, validation, and quality checks
* Work with structured and semi-structured data
* Support data warehousing and analytics use cases
* Document data processes, pipelines, and workflows
* Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and engineers
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Required Skills & Qualifications
* Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
* Proficiency in Python or SQL
* Basic understanding of databases
* Knowledge of data structures and algorithms
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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Preferred / Technical Skills
* Familiarity with ETL tools or frameworks
* Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
* Understanding of data warehouses
* Knowledge of version control (Git)
* Basic understanding of data security and governance
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What You Will Gain
* Hands-on experience building real-world data pipelines
* Exposure to modern data engineering tools and cloud platforms
* Experience working with cross-functional data teams
* Mentorship from experienced data engineers
* Certificate of Internship Completion upon successful completion
* Opportunity for paid or full-time conversion based on performance
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