Enlighten Data Engineer Intern (Skillbridge) – Augusta, GA: $112K

Enlighten is offering an exciting opportunity for aspiring data professionals to join as a Data Engineer Intern through the Skillbridge program in Augusta, Georgia. This role is ideal for candidates passionate about data infrastructure, analytics, cloud technologies, and solving complex business challenges. Interns will gain hands-on experience working alongside industry experts on real-world projects while developing technical and professional skills in a fast-paced environment. With a competitive salary package and strong career growth potential, this opportunity is perfect for graduates and early-career professionals looking to launch a successful career in data engineering.

Job Overview

Job Description

This is an UNPAID internship through the DoD SkillBridge Program for transitioning active-duty US military personnel. DoD SkillBridge Internships are available to help transitioning active-duty military personnel gain real-world experience in the work force sometime during their final 180 days of active-duty service. The intern will actively train on meaningful projects and work closely with a mentor and with senior company leadership. Enlighten Internship programs are focused on placing transitioning military into internships that require KSAs, Education & Military Training similar to their current or previous military jobs; positions that could easily transition over to a full-time regular and permanent job with Enlighten.

Essential Job Responsibilities

The SkillBridge intern will train as a Data Engineer with Enlighten, reporting to a designated Enlighten Supervisor, with the goal of learning Enlighten’s Enterprise approach to design, build, and optimize Big Data Platform (BDP) systems for data collection, storage, access, and analytics at scale. The intern will be assigned special projects as needed.

Desired End State (3-4 month target)

• At the end of four months, the intern will be able to understand basic data engineer concepts. Data engineers, as part of enterprise data analytics teams, manage, optimize, oversee, and monitor data retrieval, storage, and distribution throughout the BDP enclaves.
• The intern will develop a good understanding of all critical tasks to successfully conduct data engineer objectives:
  • Data acquisition
  • Develop data set processes (Extract, transform, load (ETL))
  • Use programming language and tools
  • Identify ways to improve data reliability, efficiency, and quality
  • Prepare data for predictive and prescriptive modeling
  • Use data to discover tasks that can be automated
• Enlighten will benefit from the military background of the SkillBridge intern and considers the SkillBridge internship an overall positive experience.

Assumptions/Restrictions

• If candidate is selected and approved, SkillBridge Intern can travel in conjunction with this internship; Enlighten will fund all travel costs.
• SkillBridge Intern will be available during core hours for critical meetings and training.

Selection Process

• Application Submission
• Resume Screening
• Technical Assessment
• HR Interview
• Technical Interview
• Final Selection & Offer Letter

How to Apply

• Visit the official careers page of Enlighten
• Search for “Data Engineer Intern (Skillbridge)”
• Read the complete job description carefully
• Prepare and update your resume
• Submit the online application form
• Wait for recruiter communication regarding further rounds