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Praha, Czech Republic
2026-05-07
Accenture
Eastern Europe
Data Engineer Intern
Role Description
**About the Role**
We’re looking for a **Data Engineer Intern who actually likes data**, but someone who’s curious — someone who wants to understand *how data works, why it behaves the way it does, and how to make it useful.*
You don’t need years of experience. We care more about:
* your mindset
* your curiosity
* your willingness to learn
You’ll work on real data problems connected to **drug development and healthcare**, helping build and maintain data pipelines that support cutting-edge analytics and AI.
You’ll join a team that genuinely cares about **AI and Generative AI** — we experiment, we learn, and we teach others. Expect a **hands-on, supportive, no-BS environment**.
**What You’ll Do**
* Help design and maintain **data pipelines (ETL/ELT)** moving data from different sources into data platforms
* Work with structured and unstructured data, learning how to clean, transform, and model it
* Support development of datasets used for **analytics, reporting, and machine learning**
* Collaborate with Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and Analysts to understand real business use cases
* Learn how to monitor data pipelines, debug issues, and improve data quality
* Contribute to documentation and data-related processes
* Get exposure to **cloud platforms (AWS)** and modern data tools like **Databricks**
* Explore how **Generative AI** can be used in data workflows
**What We’re Looking For**
We’re not expecting you to tick every box — but you should have some foundation and strong motivation to grow.
**Must-have basics**
* Student (or recent graduate) in IT, Data, Engineering, or similar field
* Basic knowledge of **Python and/or SQL**
* Understanding of how data works (tables, databases, APIs, etc.)
* Interest in **data engineering, analytics, or AI/GenAI**
* Ability to think critically and solve problems
* Good communication skills and willingness to learn
**Nice to have (but not required)**
* Exposure to: AWS (S3, Lambda, etc.), Databricks / Spark, ETL tools or pipelines
* Experience with Git (even basic)
* Curiosity around **Generative AI tools** (e.g., GitHub Copilot or similar)
* Any personal projects, coursework, or internships in data
**What You’ll Gain**
* Hands-on experience with **real-world data systems** used in healthcare \& pharma
* Mentorship from experienced Data Engineers and AI specialists
* Practical knowledge of: Data pipelines and ETL/ELT, Cloud data platforms (AWS), Modern tooling (Databricks, Git, CI/CD basics)
* Exposure to **AI \& Generative AI in production environments**
* Opportunity to grow into a **full-time Data Engineer role**