Database Administrator Internship - Summer 2027

Uline; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary housing

Mentor

Competitive pay

On-site internship program

Job summary

Uline is offering a 2027 Database Administrator Intern program for students ready to kick-start their tech career. You will work alongside IT professionals to support database architecture, development and maintenance, gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced, on-site environment.

This 12-week, summer internship includes mentorship, practical projects, and potential full-time opportunities after graduation, with competitive pay and housing support for out-of-town interns.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, IT or related field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• SQL experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with database administrators and application developers to understand and document technology requirements.
• Apply basic database maintenance and security support operations.
• Learn and enhance existing development workflow processes.
• Gain hands-on experience in database tools, standards, best practices and processes.

Skills

SQL experience

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/IT or related

Job description

Database Administrator Internship

Database Administrator Internship
Paid Internship - Summer 2027
Corporate Headquarters
12575 Uline Drive, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

Ready to kick-start your tech career? Join Uline as a 2027 Database Administrator Intern! Work alongside IT professionals to support the architecture, development and maintenance of our databases. With Uline’s growth and stability, your career possibilities are endless!

A 2026 Handshake Early Talent Award-winning company!

Position Responsibilities

• Collaborate with database administrators and application developers to understand and document technology requirements.
• Apply basic database maintenance and security support operations.
• Learn and enhance existing development workflow processes.
• Gain hands-on experience in database tools, standards, best practices and processes.

Minimum Requirements

• This full-time, 12-week internship is open to Junior-status college students only.
• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, IT or a related technical field.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• SQL experience a plus.

Benefits Of a Uline Internship

• Gain professional work experience by executing meaningful business projects.
• Work with a dedicated mentor assigned specifically to you.
• Live nearby in complimentary housing for out-of-town interns.
• Join a positive and collaborative in-person work environment.
• Earn competitive pay over summer and the potential to join Uline full-time upon graduation.

Intern Perks

• "Lunch and Learn" sessions to expand your business and industry knowledge.
• Outings and networking events with interns across all departments.
• On-site café with meals prepared fresh by executive chefs.
• First-class fitness center with sauna and walking trails.

About Uline

Uline, a family-owned company, is North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 10,000 employees across 15 locations.

Uline is a drug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening. All positions are on-site.

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