Data Infrastructure Intern — Exploration Science Office

European Space Agency

Nederland

Hybrid

EUR 13,000 - 20,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

European Space Agency in Noordwijk, NL, seeks an Intern in the Exploration Science Office - Data Infrastructure to help build a common data infrastructure for Exploration Science. You will work with existing data sources, design a relational database, and develop data pipelines and interfaces for data retrieval and reporting.

The role offers hands-on experience in data architecture, API development, and maintainable data systems within a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

Good programming skills, preferably in Python.
Practical knowledge of SQL, relational databases and data modelling.
Familiarity with APIs and version control.
Interest in data quality, data protection and maintainable software.
Background in CS/DS/Software engineering or related field is an asset.
Experience with data pipelines, testing, or containerisation is an asset.

Responsibilities

analyse existing data sources and translate information requirements into a structured data model.
design and implement a relational database with data integrity rules.
build repeatable processes to migrate, clean and transform existing data.
develop data pipelines and interfaces for retrieving information from external sources.
implement data-quality methods for validation, provenance and deduplication.
create reusable data services for applications and reporting tools.
test and document the data infrastructure for long-term maintenance.