Data Support Engineer Intern

Western Governors University•Salt Lake, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the internship is to provide a current student or recent graduate with practical, hands-on experience in a technical setting while contributing to meaningful projects that support the goals of the department and organization. The intern will gain exposure to day-to-day operations, develop key professional skills, and explore potential career paths. The Data Engineer Intern assists in the research, design, development, analysis, testing, and implementation of data pipelines and data storage. The Intern is responsible for communicating project information to management, project / product management, or other personnel working on projects. They write and maintain documentation and may support more senior developers in their duties. In addition, they support team members and ensure established goals and deadlines are met. Interaction with key management of status and significant challenges is imperative.

Requirements

Basic technical skills needed to complete routine assignments
Fundamental understanding of Python and SQL
Able to use git to work with code repositories
Enrollment in a computer science BS degree program and currently in at least the 3rd year of the program.

Nice To Haves

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Responsibilities

Work with team members to assist in developing solution using python, sql, and other data manipulation tools.
Manage multiple tasks and responsibilities with time sensitive initiatives while delivering high quality projects on time
With senior engineering assistance, execute high quality implementations, execute effective unit tests, and write documentation
With guidance, perform miscellaneous projects as assigned, assisting senior engineers as needed
Aggressively seek new knowledge, skills, and abilities as it relates to data engineering