Description

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 CitizensHelp build robust data pipelines to collect process and compute different metrics from various financial sources, adhering to quality and development standardsFocus on designing data stores, software engineering, and making sure data is available for those who need itCollaborate with cross functional team members as necessary and coming up with optimal solutions that meet data demandsExecute unit test of data populated in target data container, validating expected result, and ensuring quality and accuracyCoordinate 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 2025

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 internsProfessional 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 7 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 degreeExpected graduation date of May 2026Minimum GPA 3.0Experience working with raw as well as prepared datasetsUnderstanding of master data management principles and processesDemonstrated ability to operate in a team environment, strong interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred qualifications:

Previous professional exposure to software development and/or engineeringFamiliarity with ETL, ELT, Star Schema, Hadoop, Apache Spark, Beam, Flink, and/or message brokers/messaging platforms such as Apache KafkaUnderstanding 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

Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens), provides 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, transgendered and transitioning individuals, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, 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 colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and where all are expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on experience, performance, and ability. We perform our best so we can do more for our customers, colleagues, communities and shareholders.