Intern - Data Engineer

National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC) · Cedar Rapids, IA or Lake Saint Louis, MO

Posted 14 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open: 14 days
Reposted: No
Salary listed: No
Ghost-job risk at National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC): low
Hiring momentum: 64 roles opened in the last 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board: 2026-09-17

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About this role

The Data Engineer Intern will work with the Data Engineering team to assist in building and maintaining data pipelines, contribute to data architecture using AWS and Databricks, and help transform data from various sources. Interns will collaborate with software developers and data analysts, participate in team meetings, and explore automation opportunities to improve data workflows.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5

benefits: 3/5
freshness: 4/5
career value: 4/5
role clarity: 4/5
pay transparency: 0/5

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What you need

Familiarity with SQL and at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, or Scala)
Interest in cloud platforms (especially AWS) and big data tools like Spark or Databricks
Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new technologies
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Strong verbal and written, interpersonal, and communication skills
Commitment to NISC's Statement of Shared Values

Nice to have

Exposure to data pipeline tools (e.g., Airflow, Hevo Data)
Experience with cloud services like AWS S3, Lambda, or EC2
Understanding of data warehousing or lakehouse concepts
Familiarity with version control systems like Git

What you get

Work on meaningful projects that impact real customers
Learn from experienced engineers and mentors
Gain exposure to enterprise-level data architecture and tools
Be part of a collaborative, mission-driven culture
Potential for future full-time opportunities

Worth weighing

Internship is for Summer 2027 (May - August)
Requires a minimum of 3 days per week in the office, with the possibility of up to 5 days
The role may involve manual processes that need automation
No specific salary or compensation details provided

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