Data Platform Engineer Internship Summer 2026 at the Dow Delivery Center at UIUC (Champaign, IL)

Dow•Kankakee, IL

3d•$26 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. Dow has a Data Platform Engineering Internship opportunity within Dow’s Enterprise Data & Analytics organization. This position is an in-person, full-time internship role based out of Champaign, IL at the Dow Delivery Center at UIUC (University of Illinois Urbana Champaign). Individuals who are within one to three years of graduation and are currently enrolled at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign working towards a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a related technical field are encouraged to apply. The duration of the internship is typically 11-12 weeks during the Summer 2026. As a Data Platform Engineer Intern, you will work with a multi-disciplinary IT expert team of analysts, engineers, developers, and support team members to create and maintain Azure cloud-based data and AI solutions. The on-site Dow Delivery Center at UIUC people manager and technical manager will provide in-person mentorship across your day-to-day activities. The Data Platform Engineer Intern will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to: Develop and implement Azure cloud-based solutions for data and AI, ensuring they meet the organization's requirements and standards. This includes utilizing tools like Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, Azure OpenAI, Azure Function Apps, Azure Logic Apps, and Azure Databricks. Maintain and monitor existing Azure infrastructure and workloads to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and scalability. Any failures or enhancements to be fixed with Infrastructure as Code with Azure DevOps. Ensure the security of Azure applications and infrastructure by implementing best practices and security measures with Role Based Access Controls, and authentication using Service Principals and Managed Identities from Entra as an Identity Provider. Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis for infrastructure issues to ensure minimal downtime and quick resolution. Work closely with developers and senior employees to implement continuous delivery systems and methodologies on Azure. Designs that are created will be implemented following the best practices during sprints as part of the Agile methodology. Document best practices, workflow, and strategies regarding solutions, knowledge transfer, and infrastructure maintenance in DevOps Wiki.

Requirements

Must be currently enrolled at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign.
Must be working towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related technical field.
Must be within one to three years of graduation.
A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Nice To Haves

A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
A degree discipline in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or other Engineering Disciplines
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP or Azure.
Familiarity with Python, Scala, and SQL programming languages as well as scripting languages like PowerShell
Familiarity with data warehouse/lakehouse platforms such as Snowflake or Databricks
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts and tools like ARM or Terraform
Experience with structured/semi-/non-structured databases, data ingestion, and data modeling.
Multi-application and cross-platform design experience.
Proficiency in data visualization tools like Microsoft Power BI.
Knowledge of Agile Methodology, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies.
Knowledge of version control systems and code review practices.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement Azure cloud-based solutions for data and AI, ensuring they meet the organization's requirements and standards. This includes utilizing tools like Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, Azure OpenAI, Azure Function Apps, Azure Logic Apps, and Azure Databricks.
Maintain and monitor existing Azure infrastructure and workloads to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and scalability. Any failures or enhancements to be fixed with Infrastructure as Code with Azure DevOps.
Ensure the security of Azure applications and infrastructure by implementing best practices and security measures with Role Based Access Controls, and authentication using Service Principals and Managed Identities from Entra as an Identity Provider.
Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis for infrastructure issues to ensure minimal downtime and quick resolution.
Work closely with developers and senior employees to implement continuous delivery systems and methodologies on Azure. Designs that are created will be implemented following the best practices during sprints as part of the Agile methodology.
Document best practices, workflow, and strategies regarding solutions, knowledge transfer, and infrastructure maintenance in DevOps Wiki.

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