Data Engineering Intern
3 days ago
United Kingdom
About WillHire WillHire is a forward-thinking staffing and talent acquisition platform that helps top organizations discover exceptional talent. As part of our expansion into the Data Engineering vertical, we’re inviting analytical, detail-oriented, and passionate individuals to join our Data Engineering Internship Cohort. Role Overview As a Data Engineering Intern at WillHire you will support our data and infrastructure teams in designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines. You’ll gain hands-on experience with modern data engineering tools, cloud platforms, and big data ecosystems while working in a fast-growing HR-tech environment. Key Responsibilities • Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining ETL pipelines for structured and unstructured data., • Work with databases (SQL/NoSQL) to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and accessibility., • Support integration of APIs and third-party data sources into the data ecosystem., • Help optimize data storage, transformation, and retrieval for performance and scalability., • Contribute to data quality checks, validation processes, and monitoring frameworks., • Assist in developing dashboards and reports for business and product stakeholders., • Research new tools, frameworks, and best practices in data engineering & analytics. Requirements • Currently pursuing (or recently completed) B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/MSc in Computer Science, Data Engineering, IT, or related fields., • Strong understanding of databases, SQL, and data modeling concepts., • Familiarity with Python/Java/Scala for data processing., • Basic knowledge of data warehousing, ETL concepts, and data pipelines., • Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and their data services., • Critical thinking, attention to detail, and a proactive learning mindset. Nice to Have (Bonus) • Certifications such as AWS Certified Data Engineer, Google Cloud Data Engineer, or Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (even if in-progress)., • Experience with big data tools like Hadoop, Spark, or Kafka., • Familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker)., • Hands-on experience in API integrations, streaming data, or real-time processing., • Participation in data hackathons, Kaggle competitions, or open-source data projects. What You’ll Get • Real-time exposure to data engineering operations within a tech-driven product environment., • Hands-on training in ETL, big data, and cloud-based data pipelines., • 1:1 mentorship from experienced data professionals & access to exclusive learning resources., • Internship Certificate & Letter of Recommendation upon successful completion., • Opportunity for a Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) at WillHire or with our client organizations. Hiring Process Stipend Minimum £17.00/hour (in accordance with UK internship wage guidelines), with potential increment based on interview performance and skill assessment.