Data Engineer Intern - Summer 2026

Rocket Mortgage • Detroit, MI

3h

About The Position

As the Data Engineer Intern, you'll support the design, development, and maintenance of data platforms and solutions under the guidance of senior engineers. You'll work with cross-functional teams to learn best practices in building data integration solutions and services to meet business needs. About the role Assist in identifying and investigating data quality issues under senior engineer guidance Support the development of Extract, Load, Transform (ELT) processes from various data repositories Learn to work in hybrid data environments with on-premises and cloud data warehouses Assist in designing and documenting relational and non-relational data models Support monitoring and troubleshooting performance issues in data environments Participate in code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions with the team

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a degree program in computer science, information technology, or a related field
• Foundational knowledge of relational and non-relational databases
• Basic proficiency writing SQL queries
• Familiarity with at least one functional or object-oriented programming language
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to learn quickly

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Python or similar scripting languages
• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
• Understanding of REST APIs and data integration concepts
• Exposure to CI/CD tools or automated deployment processes

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying and investigating data quality issues under senior engineer guidance
• Support the development of Extract, Load, Transform (ELT) processes from various data repositories
• Learn to work in hybrid data environments with on-premises and cloud data warehouses
• Assist in designing and documenting relational and non-relational data models
• Support monitoring and troubleshooting performance issues in data environments
• Participate in code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions with the team

Benefits

• Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too!
• We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life.
• We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind.
• Simply put: We’ve got your back.
• Check out our full list of Benefits and Perks .

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed