Healthfirst · 5 hours ago
Data Engineering Intern (Operations Analytics and Reporting) - 2026 Summer Internship
New York, NY
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$40K/yr - $55K/yr
Start in 2026 SummerHealthfirst is a company that has been serving New Yorkers for nearly 30 years, focusing on value-based healthcare. They are seeking a Data Engineering Intern for their Operations Analytics and Reporting team, where the intern will modernize Python scripts and improve operational workflows.
Commercial InsuranceHealth CareHealth InsuranceInsurance
No H1B
Responsibilities
Modernize existing Python scripts currently running on a virtual machine task scheduler by refactoring them into well-structured, maintainable, and production-ready codebases
Rebuild legacy automation using modern Python best practices, including dependency management and packaging with Poetry
Improve reliability, readability, and long-term sustainability of analytics and operational workflows, reducing technical debt and operational risk
Partner with analytics and operations stakeholders to understand existing workflows, business intent, and system constraints behind current scripts
Implement consistent project structures, documentation, logging, and error handling to support future enhancements and smoother handoffs
Validate refactored solutions through testing and controlled execution to ensure functional parity with existing scheduled jobs
Manage multiple refactoring efforts in parallel while clearly communicating progress, risks, and tradeoffs
Qualification
Required
Experience with Python & SQL; familiarity with scripting, automation, or data workflows
Exposure to GIT/GITHUB or software development best practices (project structure, version control, documentation)
Interest in writing maintainable, production-quality code rather than one-off scripts
Excited to learn how analytics and automation operate in real-world, enterprise environments
Continuous learning mindset and strong problem-solving skills
Graduate students must be enrolled at an accredited institution or have graduated within 12 months of the program
Will not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future
Eligible to work in the U.S
Minimum 3.0 GPA from an accredited institution
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Incentive and recognition programs
Life insurance
401k contributions
Company
Healthfirst
Healthfirst is a health insurer providing medical, business, and health insurance services.
Founded in 1993
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Pat Wang
President and CEO
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