Data Engineer Internship (Summer 2026)

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Innovation
Advanced Analytics
Big Data
Data Integration
Finance
FOCUS
Software Engineering
Collaboration
Cross-functional Team
Unit Testing
Acceptance Testing
Data Engineering
Mentorship
Leadership
Professional Development
Brand
Network
Cloud Computing
IT Risk Management
IT Risk
Video
Computer Science
Mathematics
Statistics
Master Data Management
Communication
Software Development
Extract
Transform
Load
ELT
Star Schema
Apache Hadoop
Apache Spark
Apache Flink
Messaging
Apache Kafka
Banking
Immigration
Authorization
Preventive Maintenance
Project Management
Performance Management
Military
Decision-making
Privacy
Legal

Job Details

Job Description

Enterprise Technology & Security Summer Internship Program: Data Engineer

Calling all emerging technologists!

Looking to gain practical, hands-on experience in the field of data engineering? The Enterprise Technology & Security Summer Internship Program is a critical program within Enterprise Technology & Security Services that helps passionate early career professionals gain real-world exposure to groundbreaking technology.

Data Engineer Track
Data Engineer Interns work collaboratively with Data Engineers to pursue a broad range of initiatives. By using technical skills and a thirst for innovation, interns will leverage advanced analytics and big data techniques to derive valuable insights from enterprise data and deliver those insights back to stakeholders.

The Data Engineer Intern will:
Assist with implementing data integration solutions for multiple platforms in Citizens
Help build robust data pipelines to collect process and compute different metrics from various financial sources, adhering to quality and development standards
Focus on designing data stores, software engineering, and making sure data is available for those who need it
Collaborate with cross functional team members as necessary and coming up with optimal solutions that meet data demands
Execute unit test of data populated in target data container, validating expected result, and ensuring quality and accuracy
Coordinate with business users for User Acceptance Testing and with Operations team for code deployment to upper environments
Note: This Internship program begins in late May 2026
Experience during the program
In this 10-week program, interns will gain a strong understanding of Data Engineering at Citizens. This program also provides mentorship, exposure to senior leadership, and participation in a variety of activities to further develop professional skills, including:
Orientation with all ETS interns
Professional development workshops (such as Personal Branding and Communicating with Impact)
Social activities (such as sporting events and a bank-wide intern BBQ)
Dedicated community service activities
Life after the program

High-performing interns interested in pursuing a career within Enterprise Technology & Security may be extended an offer to return as a Full-time colleague in our Enterprise Technology & Security Development Program (ETSDP) upon graduation. The ETSDP is a full-time program that helps rising professionals build a meaningful career within software, network/systems, data or cloud engineering, technology risk and security.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications:
Successfully complete a video interview assessment within 4 days of receiving the link. If not completed within the timeframe, your application will be automatically withdrawn from consideration.
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or other technology-related degree
Expected graduation date of May 2027
Minimum GPA 3.0
Experience working with raw as well as prepared datasets
Understanding of master data management principles and processes
Demonstrated ability to operate in a team environment, strong interpersonal and communication skills
Preferred qualifications:
Previous professional exposure to software development and/or engineering
Familiarity with ETL, ELT, Star Schema, Hadoop, Apache Spark, Beam, Flink, and/or message brokers/messaging platforms such as Apache Kafka
Understanding of the banking industry, specifically the functions of custodial and consumer banking

Please note that U.S. Immigration sponsorship or work visa is not available for this position and candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the U.S.

Hours and Work Schedule
Hours per Week: 40
Work Schedule: M-F 8:30am - 5pm

About Us

Equal Employment Opportunity

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family statparenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague's or a dependent's reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.

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