Data Engineering Intern

About HireShire

HireShire is a global staffing and talent development platform dedicated to connecting high-potential professionals with forward-thinking organisations. As we expand our technology talent ecosystem, we are launching our Data Engineering Internship Program to support aspiring engineers in building real-world skills across modern data systems and cloud infrastructure.

Role Overview

As a Data Engineering Intern at HireShire, you will gain hands-on experience working with scalable data pipelines, cloud data platforms, and analytics infrastructure. This role is designed for motivated learners who want to develop strong foundations in data engineering while working on real-world projects under professional mentorship.

No prior professional experience is required; this program supports beginners transitioning into the data domain.

Key Responsibilities

Learn to design and build data pipelines using tools such as Python, SQL, and Apache Airflow

Assist in collecting, transforming, and loading (ETL) data from multiple sources

Support data warehousing solutions using platforms like BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift, or Azure Synapse

Work with cloud storage systems on AWS, Azure, or GCP

Help maintain data quality, integrity, and documentation best practices

Participate in real-time projects involving analytics datasets and reporting pipelines

Collaborate with mentors and team members to troubleshoot and optimise workflows

Who Can Apply

Students or recent graduates in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields

Career switchers eager to enter the data engineering domain

Candidates with:

Basic knowledge of SQL or Python

Interest in data systems, cloud platforms, and automation

Strong learning mindset and problem-solving skills

Previous experience is helpful but not mandatory

Nice to Have (Not Required)

Familiarity with ETL processes or data modelling

Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Awareness of data visualisation tools or analytics platforms

Understanding of Big Data concepts (Spark, Kafka, Hadoop)

What You'll Gain

Practical experience working on real-world data engineering projects

1:1 mentorship from experienced Data Engineers

Guided training in modern tools, platforms, and workflows

Step-by-step exposure to cloud data infrastructure

Internship Certificate & Letter of Recommendation upon completion

Career support, including:

Resume and LinkedIn optimisation

Portfolio development

Mock technical interviews

Potential eligibility for Pre-Placement Opportunities (PPO) at HireShire or partner organisations based on performance

Stipend

Starting stipend from $20/hour, with opportunities for increases based on technical assessments and overall performance.