Data Engineering Intern

About the role

The JM Family College Internship Program is designed to create an opportunity for college students to have meaningful work experiences that tie to their programs of study. As part of this program, you will actively contribute to your team's success, learn about JM Family's companies and culture while obtaining new skills through learning opportunities, networking events and much more.

The ideal candidate will be available to work full time during the Summer Internship Program (May 24th, 2027 - July 30th, 2027).

Interns will engage in meaningful work and gain insights into specific projects or tasks, providing hands-on experience, and contributing to various department initiatives. They will learn about JM Family's culture including our core values: Consideration, Cooperation, Communication, Innovation and Accountability. These core values are part of our keys to success and the skills that embody these values are what drive our success as an organization.

The Data Engineering Intern will support the DRIVE Data Team at Southeast Toyota Finance through data engineering, automation, development, and testing initiatives. This role provides hands-on experience with enterprise data, modern data platforms, and the software development lifecycle while working alongside data engineers and product owners. The intern will also complete and present a summer project as part of the SETF BU IT Summer Internship Program.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance internal tools and automation scripts to streamline processes and reduce manual effort for the Data Team.
• Support the development of data pipelines, transformations, and reporting solutions under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Develop and execute test cases for data and application changes, identify defects, and support quality assurance efforts.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including stand-ups, refinement sessions, and demos, while completing assigned work in Azure DevOps.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including runbooks, data dictionaries, and process guides.
• Complete and present a summer showcase project to SETF BU IT leadership and collaborate with other interns as opportunities arise.

Qualifications

• This is a full-time position with flexible working arrangements depending on the business need.
• The ideal candidate will be actively enrolled in a bachelor's, master's, or other degree-seeking program at an accredited college or university, with a focus in a relevant field. Candidates in related fields will also be considered. Must have completed at least one semester of coursework.
• Preferred fields of study include Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related field.
• Foundational programming skills in Python, SQL, or C#.
• Familiarity with databases, version control tools such as Git, and basic software testing concepts.
• Strong curiosity, communication skills, and willingness to learn in a collaborative environment.
• Preferred coursework or project experience in data engineering, analytics, or automation, with exposure to cloud or modern data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Azure, or Power BI.

Additional information

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of JM Family. All work arrangements are subject to associate performance, business need and manager discretion, and may be revised as necessary.