2023 Summer - Data Engineer Intern

Company: Workiva
Location: Southaven
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Job Description:

WHEN CAN YOU EXPECT TO HEAR BACK?
We like to attend all career fairs and recruitment events before closing our positions. That means, this position may be open without response for a couple of weeks to give us time to wrap up the recruitment season. Please see our tentative timeline below so you know when to expect to hear back from us!
All postings close: September 25, 2022 at 11:59 CT

Resume reviews: Week of Sept. 26-30th

Interviews: Early October
Offers: By end of October
2023 START DATES:
This position will have a summer start date.
SUMMER INTERNSHIPS: Monday, May 15, 2023
40/hours per week max

SUMMARY
The Data Engineer Intern will act as part of a collaborative team on assigned data workflows throughout the organization. This role will contribute to building distributed services to support multiple data analytics teams and business intelligence engineers. The Data Engineer Intern will assist the team in providing cutting edge, reliable, and easy to use systems for ingesting and processing data and help the teams that build data intensive applications be successful.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Participates in developing data extraction and integration code modules for batch and incremental data flow from various data sources using existing patterns. Works with team members to deliver value to business partners.

Uses existing tools and applied principles to assist in deploying integration and production code.

Works with team to test software, validate data and write automated tests (unit, integration, functional, etc.).
Assists in reviewing peer code and submitting feedback.
Assists in triaging and resolving production issues.
Participates in designing database tables that conform to naming standards.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Education
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Finance, Statistics or related discipline is required
Experience
Relevant class work including data warehousing tools, techniques and technology

Familiarity with statistical concepts preferred

Exposure to big data processing and using databases (SQL, Hadoop, Spark, Flink, Beam etc)
Basic Knowledge of SQL query design and tuning for performance and accuracy preferred
Basic knowledge of Python, R, or other data relevant scripting languages preferred
Skills
Basic research skills to locate market information using numerous internal and external sources of data

Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills and an ability to effectively communicate with both business and technical teams

Travel
Less than 10%
Working Conditions & Physical Requirement
Reliable internet access for any period of time working remotely, not in a Workiva office.

MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES AND NOT REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

HOW YOU'LL BE REWARDED
Pay Rate in Colorado: $40 per hour
WHERE YOU'LL WORK
Our values drive how we work and who we hire. You will see these values ingrained in how we support our customers, work with team members, build our products and in the work environment we've created.
CUSTOMER SUCCESS: Always delight our customers.

TRUST: Rely on each other.

INTEGRITY: Do the right thing, every time.
COLLABORATION: Share resources and work together.
INNOVATION: Keep creating solutions and finding better ways.
INCLUSION: Support a diverse community where we all belong.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Be responsible for your success and failure.
We believe our people are our greatest asset, and our unique culture gives employees the opportunity to make an impact everyday. We give our employees the freedom and resources they need-backed by our culture of collaboration and diverse thought-to continue innovating and breaking new ground. We hire talented people with a wide range of skills and experiences who are eager to tackle some of today's most challenging problems.
AT WORKIVA, YOU'LL ENJOY:
INTERN ENVIRONMENT: Workiva was ranked a top 100 internship program by WayUp and ranked #20 in Best Places to Work for a reason! Our interns have the opportunity to participate in mentoring, professional development, networking, and flexible hours during their internship. We continually strive to provide numerous resources to build not just excellent interns, but excellent business professionals.

REAL WORK EXPERIENCE: Workiva interns are treated as full-time employees and are allowed the freedom to contribute to real work that truly impacts Workiva and it's operations. From writing code in our production environment to directly supporting our customers' on our newest platform, our interns play a vital role in our company!

FANTASTIC PERKS: Being an intern at Workiva has benefits beyond just a paycheck. You can't beat the wellness discounts, 401k participation and match, casual dress environment, paid sick leave and countless other perks that Workiva offers!
INVOLVEMENT: Ability to participate in Business Employee Resource Groups (Black, Hispanic, Asian, Women, Rainbow (LGBTQIA+), Veterans, Disabilities), Volunteering, Company wide celebrations, and more
OPPORTUNITY AT WORKIVA: At Workiva, we offer more than just a 12-15 week spring or summer program. 80% of our interns extend longer than just 1 semester with us to continue work on their projects. As long as you are enrolled in a degree seeking program, you could have the opportunity to be an intern at Workiva until you graduate!
LEARN MORE ABOUT LIFE AT WORKIVA: [https://www.linkedin.com/company/workiva/]
Workiva is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of intellectual thought, varied perspective, and innovation. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other protected characteristic.
Workiva is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please email talentacquisition@workiva.com .
Workiva supports employees in working where they work best - either from an office or remotely from any location within their country of employment.

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