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Leeds, United Kingdom
2026-07-14
Stealth Startup
UK & Ireland
Data Engineering Intern
Role Description
**Job Title:**
Data Engineering Intern (Remote – UK Client)
**Location:**
Remote
**Duration:**
3–6 Months Internship
**Working Hours:**
Flexible (Must be available for overlap with Australian business hours when required)
**Stipend:**
As per company standards
**Client Location:**
UK
Data Engineering Intern
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented
**Data Engineering Intern**
to join our client's growing data team. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to work on real-world data engineering projects, gain hands-on experience with modern data technologies, and contribute to building scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions.
The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in data processing, databases, cloud technologies, and data-driven decision-making.
**Key Responsibilities**
* Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining ETL/ELT data pipelines.
* Collect, clean, transform, and validate large datasets from multiple sources.
* Support the development and optimization of data warehouses and data lakes.
* Work with structured and unstructured data to ensure quality and consistency.
* Monitor data workflows and troubleshoot pipeline failures.
* Assist in integrating APIs and third-party data sources.
* Collaborate with data analysts, software engineers, and business stakeholders.
* Document data processes, workflows, and technical specifications.
* Support data governance, security, and compliance initiatives.
* Participate in code reviews and contribute to process improvements.
**Required Skills**
* Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
* Basic understanding of SQL and relational databases.
* Knowledge of Python for data processing and automation.
* Familiarity with data structures and algorithms.
* Understanding of ETL concepts and data modeling principles.
* Knowledge of Git/GitHub version control.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Good communication and teamwork abilities.
**Preferred Skills**
* Experience with Python libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, or PySpark.
* Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
* Exposure to data warehousing solutions like Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift.
* Understanding of Apache Airflow, Kafka, Spark, or Hadoop.
* Knowledge of REST APIs and JSON data formats.
* Basic understanding of data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
**What You'll Gain**
* Hands-on experience working with an international client.
* Exposure to modern data engineering tools and technologies.
* Opportunity to work on real-world business datasets.
* Mentorship from experienced engineering professionals.
* Experience in cloud-based data infrastructure.
* Internship completion certificate and performance-based recommendation opportunities.
**Selection Process**
1. Application Screening
2. Technical Assessment (SQL/Python)
3. Technical Interview
4. Client Discussion (if required)
5. Offer Release
**Technical Skills Keywords**
SQL, Python, ETL, ELT, Data Engineering, Data Pipelines, Data Warehousing, AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake, Spark, Airflow, Kafka, Git, APIs, Data Modeling, Big Data, Analytics, Cloud Computing.
**Employment Type:**
Internship
**Work Mode:**
Fully Remote
**Client Region:**
Australia
**Experience Required:**
Freshers / Final-Year Students / Recent Graduates Welcome.