About the role#
This is a full-time summer internship program running for 10 to 14 weeks. You will join the Enterprise Data team to work on projects that support our business, customers, and communities. You will report to the Senior Manager of Engineering and gain exposure to different areas of our organization through networking and coaching.
What you'll do#
- Perform exploratory data analysis to see which questions can be answered with specific datasets.
- Build and maintain scalable data pipelines using internal and external sources.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy data-driven applications and products.
- Prototype emerging technologies related to data ingestion, transformation, and distributed systems.
- Develop and automate data quality checks.
- Create big data applications and data visualization tools.
- Build internal tools to improve the productivity of application development and client-facing teams.
- Contribute strategic ideas in response to changing business needs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited 4-year college or university, with a graduation date of August 2027 or later.
- Pursuing a Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Engineering.
- Hands-on programming experience in Python or Java with a focus on ETL workflows.
- Knowledge of SQL and experience with data stores like RDBMS, analytic databases, or scalable document stores.
- Familiarity with Linux scripting for workflow automation.
- Understanding of database internals, such as transactions, binary logging, and indexes.
- Experience with cloud computing platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Understanding of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Docker, Terraform, or CloudFormation.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Madison, Wisconsin.
- Work modality is on-site or hybrid.
- This is a paid internship.
- We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
About American Family Insurance
American Family Insurance provides property, auto, life, and business insurance products. Founded in 1927, the company maintains its headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin. It operates as a privately held organization with a workforce of over 19,000 employees. The company manages its operations through a focus on claims service and policyholder relations.
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