About the role#
As an intern on the Financial & People Systems team, you will support our core financial and human capital management environments. This team acts as the technical engine that translates corporate strategy into automated workflows. You will work on projects with direct business impact and collaborate with developers, analysts, and stakeholders in an agile environment.
What you'll do#
- Assist in gathering and reviewing business and technical requirements for corporate applications.
- Support the design and development of software solutions using Python.
- Help build, test, and maintain data workflows and basic ETL pipelines with guidance from senior team members.
- Write and execute SQL queries to support data analysis, reporting, and database validation.
- Gain exposure to Google Cloud Platform services including BigQuery, Cloud Functions, and Cloud Storage.
- Participate in unit testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to improve application performance.
- Document technical steps and process flows to support team knowledge sharing.
- Learn and apply software development best practices like version control, code reviews, and secure coding.
- Provide general support to the development team as needed.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Engineering, or a related field.
- Basic knowledge of Python and an interest in learning Python frameworks and APIs.
- Familiarity with SQL and relational database concepts.
- Strong analytical thinking and a willingness to troubleshoot technical issues.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Eagerness to learn new tools, follow coding standards, and receive feedback.
- Exposure to data transformation, reporting, or basic ETL concepts is preferred.
- Interest in learning cloud technologies, specifically Google Cloud Platform.
Location & details#
- Location: Bethpage, New York.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time, 40-hour work week.
- Compensation: $25.00 per hour.
- Sponsorship: Not available for this role.
About Optimum
Optimum provides internet, mobile, television, and phone services to residential and business customers. The company operates as a public entity and maintains its headquarters in Queens, New York. Founded in 1973, it employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people. It focuses on delivering connectivity solutions across its service areas.
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