Data Engineer Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
Data Engineering Intern - Summer 2027 Program Duration: End of May - Early August Location: Pella, IA (on-site) or Urbandale, IA (on-site) Pella Corporation is seeking motivated undergraduate students for our Data Engineer Internship in Pella, Iowa. Data engineering is at the foundation of modern analytics, reporting, automation, and AI-driven solutions. At Pella, we're building smarter, data-driven systems that help improve decision-making, enhance business processes, and drive innovation across the organization. This internship provides hands-on experience working with enterprise data platforms, modern cloud technologies, and experienced data professionals. Interns gain practical experience delivering data solutions while building technical and professional skills that prepare them for future careers in data engineering, analytics, and technology. If you're eager to learn, enjoy solving problems, and want to work with modern data technologies in a collaborative environment, we'd love to connect with you.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Data Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science & Analytics, Software Engineering or a related field
- Strong academic standing
- Basic knowledge of version control tools such as Git and GitHub
- Strong foundation in Python, SQL, or related programming languages
- Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn new technologies and technical concepts
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to cloud technologies, databases, or data engineering concepts through coursework, projects, or previous experience
- Familiarity with data visualization, reporting, or analytics tools
- Experience working on team-based technical projects through coursework, extracurricular activities, research, or internships
- Hands-on experience using Claude Code or a similar LLM agent to help define tasks and implement solutions.
Responsibilities
- Work as part of a Scrum team to develop and support data engineering solutions
- Write PySpark notebooks and SQL queries to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data within Azure Databricks
- Create and orchestrate data jobs to support data integration, reporting, and data quality initiatives
- Support enterprise data platforms and tools including Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse, Azure Logic Apps, Informatica, Power BI, REST APIs, and SQL Server databases
- Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver data-driven solutions
- Participate in Agile ceremonies including standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
- Contribute to an individual internship project and collaborate with fellow interns on a cross-functional project focused on improving a business process or solution
Benefits
- Transition assistance in accordance with company policies and program guidelines
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
