Data Engineering Intern

Mutually Human; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience with real-world data infrastructure

Mentorship from senior data engineers

Exposure to modern data stack tools

Job summary

Mutually Human is seeking a Data Engineering Intern to join their data team in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In this position, you will work closely with experienced engineers to build, maintain, and optimize data pipelines that power analytics and business decision-making.

The ideal candidate will be pursuing a degree in a related field and possess familiarity with programming languages like Python and SQL. This internship offers hands-on experience with data infrastructure and mentorship from senior data engineers.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a relevant degree.
• Familiarity with Python or another programming language.
• Basic understanding of SQL and relational databases.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Eagerness to learn and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, building, and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Support data ingestion from various sources.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline failures.
• Write clean SQL and Python code for data transformation.
• Collaborate with data analysts and scientists.
• Perform data quality checks and validate processes.

Skills

Python

SQL

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Git

Spark

Airflow

dbt

Kafka

Job description

Data Engineering Intern

At Mutually Human, we believe that innovation ensures relevancy. We help companies harness the power of Artificial Intelligence, Data, and Software through a holistic approach that emphasizes People, Process, and Technology. Our services are designed to solve key business challenges like optimizing operational efficiency, driving data-driven decision-making, and enhancing customer experiences. Join our team to help businesses stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Data Engineering Intern to join our data team. In this role, you will work alongside experienced engineers to help build, maintain, and optimize data pipelines and infrastructure that power our analytics and data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, building, and maintaining scalable ETL/ELT pipelines
• Support data ingestion from a variety of sources including APIs, databases, and flat files
• Help monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline failures and performance issues
• Write clean, well-documented SQL and Python code for data transformation tasks
• Collaborate with data analysts and scientists to understand data requirements
• Contribute to data quality checks, validation frameworks, and testing
• Participate in code reviews and team standups
• Document data flows, schemas, and processes

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Familiarity with Python or another programming language
• Basic understanding of SQL and relational databases
• Exposure to data concepts such as data modeling, ETL processes, or data warehousing (coursework counts)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Eagerness to learn and ability to work independently

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Familiarity with tools like Spark, Airflow, dbt, or Kafka
• Knowledge of version control with Git
• Prior internship or project experience with data pipelines or large datasets

What You’ll Gain

• Hands‑on experience with real‑world data infrastructure
• Mentorship from senior data engineers
• Exposure to modern data stack tools and best practices
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects with measurable impact

Think you have what it takes? Apply today!