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Citizens · 4 months ago

Data Engineer Internship (Summer 2026)

One Citizens Bank Way, Johnston, RI, 02919, US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

Citizens is offering a Data Engineer Internship as part of their Enterprise Technology & Security Summer Internship Program. The role involves collaborating with Data Engineers to implement data integration solutions, build data pipelines, and ensure data quality while gaining hands-on experience in data engineering.

BankingCredit CardsFinancial ServicesFinTechRetail

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Data integration solutionsData pipelinesETL/ELTData managementApache SparkSoftware development exposureBanking industry knowledgeTeam collaborationInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

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 If not completed within the timeframe, your application will be automatically withdrawn from consideration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

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

Benefits

Mentorship

Exposure to senior leadership

Participation in a variety of activities to further develop professional skills

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

Company

Citizens

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At Citizens, we recognize that the journey to accomplishment is no longer linear and that individuals are made of all they have done and all they are going to do.

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