Kroger · 12 hours ago
Summer 2026 Data Engineering Kroger Technology & Digital Intern
Kroger is a leading retail company seeking current college students for their Summer 2026 Internship Program. The internship offers hands-on experience in data engineering, allowing students to assist in designing and maintaining data pipelines while collaborating with data scientists and analysts.
RetailFood and BeverageAgricultureMarketingGroceryMeat and PoultryRetail Technology
Responsibilities
Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines
Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to understand data requirements
Help in optimizing data storage and retrieval processes
Participate in data cleaning, transformation, and integration tasks
Document data processes and contribute to technical documentation
Partner with associates on various projects to implement technical and corporate strategies
Participate in weekly/monthly department meetings
Assist in working on new technology platforms that are revolutionizing the retail industry
Participate in intern programs that support technical and leadership development within the organization
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Qualification
Required
Open to computer science or STEM majors, must be actively pursuing a degree at an accredited college or university with a preferred GPA of 3.0
Basic understanding of data engineering principles and ETL processes
Exposure to any programming language (Python, Spark, R, etc.)
Highly motivated student with the desire to take initiative on their own work
Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Preferred
Any experience with relational databases, BI reporting and data discovery tools is preferred (PowerBI, Tableau, SQL Server, Snowflake, MS Azure)
Strong leadership skills and the ability to work in groups or independently
Accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to preserve confidentiality of information
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to present information to various levels of the organization
Ability to analyze and interpret information and apply to business needs
Commitment to providing customer service
Prior experience in a retail environment
Benefits
Competitive pay
Hands-on learning experiences
Company exposure to senior leaders
Professional development opportunities
Company
Kroger
Kroger is a grocery retail store that provides a wide variety of product for customers and community.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1984-09-28IPO
Leadership Team
Ronald Sargent
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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