Software Data Engineering Intern

RXinsider LTD.; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gain hands-on experience

Mentorship and network building

Career-building resume support

Potential full-time opportunities

Job summary

iA (Innovation Associates) is seeking a Software Data Engineering Intern to join a 10-week summer program. You will contribute to data warehousing, ETL development, and cloud-based data platforms using Databricks, SQL, and Python.

You will gain hands-on experience enabling analytics, AI capabilities, and dashboards for enterprise data. The role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and building scalable data pipelines.

Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or related fields.
• Hands-on knowledge of SQL or TSQL.
• Familiarity with Excel and Power BI.
• Some programming experience in JavaScript/TypeScript or Python.
• Exposure to Databricks, Spark, data lakes or data warehouses.

Responsibilities

• Implement components of data warehousing and ETL processes under guidance.
• Develop data solutions on Databricks for analytics and AI capabilities.
• Create and maintain curated data models and metadata for analytics.
• Prepare data for self-service AI and analytics experiences.
• Document proposed and implemented solutions with strong technical writing.

Skills

SQL/TSQL

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

Data structures

Algorithms

AI/ML interest

Databricks familiarity

Spark exposure

Excel/Power BI

Cloud basics (Azure)

Education

Pursuing CS/IT/Data Science degree

Tools

Databricks

Spark

Azure Cloud

Power BI

Job description

The Role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate for technology, self-motivated and creative Software Data Engineering Intern to join our team. The intern will work on our next-generation pharmacy fulfillment solutions and our enterprise data platform. The Software Data Engineering Intern will participate in the entire software development lifecycle - analyze the business requirements, design, test, and developing cloud-based data solutions. The intern will gain hands-on experience building solutions on Databricks that help transform the data we collect into analytics, operational insights, and AI-enabled capabilities for the business. Working closely with Senior Engineers and cross-functional teams, the intern will help develop and maintain data pipelines, data models, and metadata that make data easier to discover, understand, and use by AI, analytics, and third-party tools. As an engineering team member, the intern will learn and apply industry best practices in software development, data engineering, cloud technologies, data governance, security, AI enablement, and product delivery.

The iA Intern Program is a 10-week summer internship, running from, Tuesday June 1, 2027, through Friday, August 6, 2027.

What you’ll do:

• Based on design documents and under Sr. Software Engineers guidance, implement components of data warehousing systems, build extract, transform, load (ETL) processes, and deploy them to the cloud.
• Develop and enhance data solutions on Databricks that enable analytics, AI, and machine-learning capabilities using customer and operational data.
• Help create and maintain curated, trusted data models that can be consumed by analytics, AI applications, and business users.
• Improve and maintain data metadata, descriptions, relationships, definitions, and business context to make data easier for people and AI-powered tools to understand and use.
• Help prepare data for self-service AI and analytics experiences, including Databricks Genie One and other approved third-party tools.
• Participate in developing proof-of-concept AI and data solutions that help teams identify trends and derive insights from customer and operational data.
• Evaluate and validate AI-generated data queries and insights for accuracy and alignment with the underlying data and business definitions.
• Participate and contribute to team’s daily meetings.
• Follow senior engineer(s) directions to learn and apply best industry practices in design and implementation.
• Under supervision implement, troubleshoot, and deploy on cloud software components
• Liaising with colleagues to implement technical designs.
• Maintain the security of the company data and applications using security best practices.
• Participate in creating strong technical documentation of proposed and implemented solutions.

Who you are:

• Pursuing degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or related fields.
• Hands-on knowledge on any flavor of database querying language, SQL, TSQL.
• Familiarity with Excel, tableau/Power BI
• Some programming experience with at least one modern language e.g. JavaScript/Typescript, Python.
• Some classes on object-oriented design.
• Knowledge of data structures and algorithm.
• Interest in data engineering, artificial intelligence, machine learning, or using data to solve real-world business problems.
• Interest in learning how data quality, metadata, and business context influence the quality of analytics and AI solutions.
• Exposure to Databricks, Spark, data lakes, data warehouses, or modern data platforms.
• Experience using Python for data processing or analytics.
• Familiarity with generative AI, large language models, AI agents, or natural-language data analysis.
• Exposure to data governance, data cataloging, metadata management, or semantic data models.
• Experience with AI-assisted data or development tools through coursework, internships, or personal projects.
• Interest in how enterprise data can be prepared and used by AI applications, agents, analytics platforms, and third-party tools.

It would be great if you also have:

• SQL, Power BI.
• Exposure to Azure cloud (or any cloud) is a plus.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Compensation:

The estimated hourly rate range for this position is $18.00 to $26.00 per hour, though a candidate's hourly rate shall be determined on a range of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications and experience.

What are the perks?

• Gain hands-on experience
• Work on real projects with industry professionals
• Receive mentorship and build your professional network
• Get career-building and resume support
• Explore potential full-time opportunities

More about iA:

iA® (Innovation Associates®) is a pharmacy fulfillment company that provides an integrated platform of capabilities to support Centralized and Community Pharmacy Fulfillment Solutions. With over 30 years of experience in the pharmacy fulfillment business, we have developed and implemented a suite of automation and software solutions that help deliver quick and sustainable business results. Our integrated Pharmacy Fulfillment Platform enables scalable solutions that helps run the prescription fulfillment process from prescription acceptance to delivery, supporting dynamic design flexibility to service pharmacies in a variety of volumes and settings. Our solutions improve workflow, and increase efficiency, while enabling more time for pharmacists to focus on their patients. iA works with pharmacy providers in the Commercial, Health Systems, Government, and Mail Order/eCommerce markets. iA can help customers transform their pharmacy. For more information, visit iARx.com.

Our Mission:

We partner with providers to transform pharmacy through our leading-edge software enabled fulfillment technology and partners to deepen the patient-pharmacist relationship, enhancing patient safety and choice while increasing operational efficiency. iA empowers pharmacists to focus on patient care. iA can run the prescription fulfillment process from start to finish, helping pharmacies manage fulfillment and inventory to help lower costs, improve efficiency, increase safety, and provide comprehensive Rx tracking and real-time support.

Our Products:

• Software
• Modular Hardware
• Sophisticated Counting and Collation Devices

Our Core Values:

• Solutions Driven
• Customer Centric
• Championing Diversity
• Empowering Ownership
• Trust Daringly

To learn more about iA’s product, people and culture visit us at iARx.comOR check us out on LinkedIn,Facebook,or YouTube!

iA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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