Data Engineer Intern- Operations
Fully Remote Remote Worker - N/A
Job Type
Internship
Description

Purpose

As a Data Engineer Intern, you will support the advancement and stabilization of our configuration-driven data operations framework by assisting with automation, standardization, and ETL process improvements to reduce manual effort and build a more scalable and resilient operating model.


Responsibilities 

You will support the Data Solutions- Operations team in a variety of functions, such as: 

  • Support development and testing of configuration-driven ETL jobs in AWS Glue.
  • Assist in standardizing job patterns, schema contracts, and reusable utilities.
  • Help refactor legacy or hard-coded logic into config-driven structures.
  • Document pipeline dependencies, data flows, and operational runbooks.
  • Contribute to data quality checks, validation rules, and monitoring improvements.
  • Assist with troubleshooting job failures and performance optimization efforts.
  • Support CI/CD, deployment validation, and environment configuration consistency.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned or requested.


Learning Opportunities

  • Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in enterprise data engineering and data operations within a modern cloud environment.
  • Learn how scalable data platforms are built and optimized while strengthening your understanding of data architecture, automation, and performance.
  • Programs and projects to help expand public speaking and presentation skills.
  • Exposure to various parts of the business, encouraging professional development and relationship building.
Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Must be a critical thinker and a problem solver. 
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Microsoft Office – intermediate to advanced Excel.
  • P&C Insurance industry knowledge is a plus.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively across multiple channels and asynchronously in a remote-first working environment.

Requirements

  • Student must be enrolled in an accredited university working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • Ability to work in a fully remote working environment free from distractions and access to stable and reliable internet services. 

Employment Conditions

  • The intern will be expected to work full-time at 37.5 hours/week over the summer, with the potential for part-time work continuing during the school year. 
  • This internship is classified as a temporary, part-time position. 
  • This internship is compensated as a non-exempt, hourly position. 
  • This internship position is fully remote. 
Salary Description
$20/hr