Tech & Data Program Summer 2027 – Data Engineer Intern (Hartford)

The Hartford; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford in Hartford, CT is offering a Data Engineer Intern role within our Technology, Data, AI and Operations internship program. You will help build and support data pipelines, platforms, and processes that power analytics, reporting, automation, and AI-driven insights across the organization.

This hybrid internship provides hands-on experience with Python, SQL, Snowflake, and cloud technologies, plus mentorship and networking opportunities within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Collaborative mindset with strong communication.
• Curiosity to explore new technologies and challenge assumptions.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and apply data engineering concepts.

Responsibilities

• Build and support data pipelines that ingest, transform, and prepare data for analytics and reporting.
• Work with structured and unstructured data to enable analytics, AI and automation.
• Apply data engineering tools to develop reliable data assets and improve data quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable data solutions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Curiosity

Tools

Python

SQL

Snowflake

GitHub

Cloud platforms

Job description

Student Intern - HHSIAN We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals - and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

Program Overview

At The Hartford, we foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where every voice is valued and every idea can make an impact. Our culture is built on integrity, innovation, and a customer-first mindset. We believe in empowering employees to grow through continuous learning, mentorship, meaningful work, and opportunities to contribute to solutions that support our customers and business. As a Data Engineer Intern, you will help build and support the data pipelines, platforms, and processes that enable analytics, reporting, automation, and AI-driven insights across the organization.

This role is ideal for students who are interested in building the systems behind the data - transforming raw information into reliable, usable data assets that help teams make better decisions. Bring your curiosity, technical mindset, and willingness to learn. Your voice and perspective matter here.

About the Experience

The Hartford’s Technology, Data, AI, and Operations organization offers an immersive summer internship program designed to help students explore career paths in technology, data engineering, cybersecurity, AI, analytics, data science, and technology operations within the insurance industry. As part of The Hartford’s growing investment in AI and advanced analytics, interns will explore how emerging technologies - including generative AI, machine learning, and automation - are transforming business operations, decision-making, and customer experience.

In this role, you will gain hands-on experience supporting data solutions that help power business insights, analytics products, and future AI capabilities. This role is a hybrid position in Hartford, CT. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship now or in the future.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience designing, building, and supporting data pipelines and data workflows
• Exposure to modern data engineering practices, including ETL/ELT, data transformation, data quality, and cloud-based data platforms
• Opportunities to work with tools and technologies such as Python, SQL, PL/SQL, Snowflake, GitHub, and cloud platforms
• Exposure to how data engineering enables analytics, reporting, automation, machine learning, and AI use cases
• Mentorship, coaching, feedback, and self-directed learning opportunities
• Networking, volunteerism, and employee engagement experiences with peers and leaders across the organization
• A stronger understanding of how data supports decision‑making within the insurance industry

Ways You’ll Learn, Grow, and Contribute

Depending on your role and project assignments, your experience may include:

• Build and support data pipelines that ingest, transform, and prepare data for business and analytical use
• Work with structured and unstructured data to enable analytics, reporting, and AI-driven solutions
• Apply data engineering tools and techniques (e.g., Python, SQL, ETL processes, cloud technologies) to develop reliable data assets
• Ensure data quality, consistency, and performance through profiling, validation, and monitoring activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable data solutions that address business needs
• Leverage AI tools (e.g., Copilot) to enhance productivity and support the development of data solutions that power advanced analytics and machine learning

Required Qualifications

• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical thinking skills
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Curiosity and willingness to explore new technologies and challenge assumptions
• Demonstrated ability