Data Engineering Intern

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Data Engineer Intern to join our team for a short-term, in-person internship. This role is ideal for university students or recent graduates looking to gain hands-on experience in data engineering within a professional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and optimise internal databases, ensuring data integrity, consistency, and accessibility.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data workflows to identify and resolve performance issues or failures.
• Integrate and manage external and internal APIs, ensuring seamless data exchange between systems.
• Assist in designing and implementing data pipelines.
• Document data processes, workflows, and system configurations clearly and accurately.
• Collaborate with colleagues and client to understand data requirements and deliver scalable solutions.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in a STEM field, such as Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Engineering, or Physics.
• Strong academic performance with evidence of relevant coursework or project work.
• Demonstrated interest in data engineering, databases, or backend systems.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Candidates from top-tier universities such as Imperial College London, Oxford, Cambridge, UCL and KCL are strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in data is beneficial.

Preferred Skills:

• Proficient in Python and SQL.
• Familiarity with relational databases and data modelling concepts.
• Understanding of APIs (RESTful services, data formats such as JSON).
• Strong communication, problem-solving and analytical skills.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Undergraduate students or recent graduates.
• Eligible to work in the United Kingdom.
• Available to work in-person for the full duration of the internship.
• No work visa can be provided for this internship.

This paid internship is designed for aspiring data engineers eager to build foundational skills in a collaborative environment while making meaningful contributions to our organization’s data infrastructure.

Pay: £30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site gym

Application question(s):

• Are you currently an undergraduate student or have you recently graduated?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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