Database Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

DV Trading; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DV Trading seeks a Database Engineer Intern to help maintain and optimize our database environments in a fast-paced trading setting. You will assist with backups, restores, security configurations, and data migration under supervision, gaining exposure to cross-functional teams in Chicago.

The role requires pursuing a relevant degree and anticipated graduation by Summer 2029, with hands-on tasks including SQL querying, Linux/Windows basics, and scripting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Information Systems, or related field and expected to graduate by Summer 2029.
• Understanding of relational database concepts (tables, indexes, keys, normalization).
• Familiarity with SQL and writing queries.
• Exposure to at least one database platform (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL).
• Basic understanding of Linux/Windows operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing routine database maintenance tasks, including backups, restores, and patching.
• Help troubleshoot and resolve database-related incidents.
• Assist with user access management, permissions, and basic security configurations.
• Collaborate with software engineers and analysts to support data needs across teams.
• Assist with data migration, replication, and disaster recovery testing efforts.

Skills

SQL

Relational databases

Python

Scripting (Bash/PowerShell)

Linux/Windows basics

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

MySQL

Job description

About Us

Founded 20 years ago and headquartered in Chicago, the DV Group of financial services firms has grown to more than 600 people operating throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Since spinning out of a large brokerage firm in 2016, DV Trading has rapidly scaled as an independent proprietary trading firm utilizing its own capital, trading strategies, and risk management methodologies to provide liquidity to worldwide financial markets and hedging opportunities to commodity producers and users. Now, DV group affiliates include two broker dealers, a cryptocurrency market making firm, and a bourgeoning investment adviser.

Overview

We are seeking a Database Engineer Intern to support the health, performance, and reliability of our database environments. Throughout the summer, you’ll work cross functionally with data and technology teams, giving you real visibility into how data powers the business. Under the guidance of senior team members, you'll help monitor performance and support critical maintenance and troubleshooting efforts through automation, documentation, performance tuning, and data migration/disaster recovery efforts.

Responsibilities

• Assistinperformingroutinedatabasemaintenancetasks,includingbackups,restores,andpatching
• Helptroubleshootandresolvedatabase-relatedincidents
• Assistwithuseraccessmanagement,permissions,andbasicsecurityconfigurations
• Collaboratewithsoftwareengineersandanalyststosupportdataneedsacrossteams
• Assistwithdatamigration,replication,anddisasterrecoverytestingefforts

Requirements

Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Information Systems, or related field and expected to graduate by Summer 2029

• Understandingofrelationaldatabaseconcepts(tables,indexes,keys,normalization)
• Familiarity with SQL and writing queries
• Exposure to at least one database platform (e.g., PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MySQL)
• Basic understanding of Linux/Windows operating systems

Experience coding in Python

Exposure to other scripting languages (Bash, PowerShell, etc.)

Ability to work onsite at our Chicago office 5 days per week

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Strong communication skills and eagerness to learn

Compensation Range: $40.00 per hour

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