Data Engineering Intern

@ WillHire

About WillHire

WillHire is a forward-thinking staffing and talent acquisition platform that helps top organizations discover exceptional talent. Join our expansion into the Data Engineering vertical as a Data Engineering Intern.

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. Gain hands-on experience with modern data engineering tools, cloud platforms, and big data ecosystems in a fast-growing HR-tech environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining ETL pipelines for varied data.
• Work with SQL/NoSQL databases ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Support API integration and third-party data source incorporation.
• Help optimize data storage, transformation, and retrieval performance.
• Contribute to data quality checks, validations, and monitoring frameworks.
• Assist in developing dashboards and reports for stakeholders.
• Research new tools, frameworks, and best practices in data engineering.

Requirements

• 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, or Scala for data processing.
• Basic knowledge of data warehousing, ETL concepts, and pipelines.
• Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and their data services.
• Critical thinking, attention to detail, and a proactive learning mindset.

Bonus Skills

• Certifications like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure Data Fundamentals.
• Experience with big data tools such as Hadoop, Spark, or Kafka.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker).
• Experience in API integrations, streaming data, or real-time processing.
• Participation in data hackathons, Kaggle competitions, or open-source projects.

What You’ll Get

• Real-time exposure to data engineering operations in a tech-driven product environment.
• Hands-on training in ETL, big data, and cloud-based data pipelines.
• 1:1 mentorship from experienced data professionals and access to learning resources.
• Internship Certificate and Letter of Recommendation upon successful completion.
• Opportunity for a Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) at WillHire or affiliated organizations.

Hiring Process

• Online Application with Resume and a short write-up on your data engineering interests and projects.
• Data Engineering Aptitude Test (MCQ and scenario-based assessments on SQL and pipelines).
• Technical Interview focused on ETL design, databases, and problem-solving.
• Managerial Interview assessing motivation, culture fit, and communication skills.
• Formal offer with stipend details and role expectations, followed by onboarding.

Stipend Details

United States (US): Minimum $16.00/hour, with potential increments based on interview performance and assessments.

Key skills/competency

• Data Engineering
• ETL
• SQL
• NoSQL
• Python
• Cloud
• Big Data
• APIs
• Data Warehousing
• Mentorship