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Crew Career Center

Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA

$110K - $132K/yr

Internship, coursework, or project experience in data engineering, analytics, or cloud platforms * Willingness to learn modern data tools and cloud technologies * Strong communication and ...

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Patientco

Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA

$110K - $132K/yr

Internship, coursework, or project experience in data engineering, analytics, or cloud platforms * Willingness to learn modern data tools and cloud technologies * Strong communication and ...

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CRH

Junior Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Junior Data Engineer AMAT Atlanta, Georgia, United States Job ID: 526313 CRH's Americas Materials ... internships, or professional roles. Technical Skills • Working knowledge of data warehousing ...

CRH

Junior Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Overview The Junior Data Engineer contributes to the design, development, and maintenance of data ... internships, or professional roles. Technical Skills • Working knowledge of data warehousing ...

HUB

Master Data Management Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$110K - $132K/yr

... interns in close coordination with team Managers and Directors QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED AND ... GCP Professional Data Engineer certification is a plus * Knowledge of best practices in enterprise ...

Tata Consultancy Services

Agentic AI Engineer

Atlanta, GA

$110K - $132K/yr

... or internship experience in machine learning, AI, or data-driven projects. • Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and machine learning concepts. • Experience with data ...

Tata Consultancy Services

Agentic AI Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$110K - $132K/yr

... or internship experience in machine learning, AI, or data-driven projects. • Solid understanding of algorithms, data structures, and machine learning concepts. • Experience with data ...

Prolim Global

Certification Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Engineering internships and Co-op assignments may be applied to experience requirements ... including data deliverables from suppliers, and coordinating responses to inquines, significant ...

Lorven Technologies

Certification Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Engineering internships and Co-op assignments may be applied to experience requirements. * Must ... including data deliverables from suppliers, and coordinating responses to inquines, significant ...

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How much do data engineer internship jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for data engineer internship in Atlanta, GA is $24.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.66 and $27.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a data engineer internship, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Data Engineer Intern, you need a solid background in programming (especially Python or Java), SQL, and basic data management concepts, often gained through coursework in computer science, data science, or related fields. Experience with tools like SQL databases, ETL pipelines, and cloud platforms (such as AWS or Azure), as well as familiarity with big data frameworks like Hadoop or Spark, is highly valuable. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate technical information clearly help interns collaborate effectively within diverse teams. These skills are vital for supporting data infrastructure development, ensuring data quality, and contributing to impactful data-driven solutions.

What is a data engineer internship?

A Data Engineer Internship is a temporary, entry-level role where interns gain hands-on experience in data infrastructure, ETL pipelines, and database management. Interns typically work with large datasets, assist in building data models, and collaborate with data scientists and analysts to ensure efficient data processing. They learn tools like SQL, Python, and cloud platforms while improving data quality and automation processes. This role provides valuable industry experience and prepares interns for full-time data engineering positions.

What types of projects or tasks can I expect to work on during a data engineer internship?

As a Data Engineer Intern, you can expect to assist with building and maintaining data pipelines, cleaning and transforming datasets, and supporting the integration of new data sources. You may also help optimize database performance, troubleshoot data quality issues, and collaborate with data scientists or analysts to ensure data accessibility. Interns often work on real-world projects that offer hands-on experience with tools and technologies common in the industry. This exposure not only builds your technical skills but also provides valuable insights into how data engineering supports business decision-making and analytics.

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Infographic showing various Data Engineer Internship job openings in Atlanta, GA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $50,234 per year, or $24.2 per hour.

Data Engineer

Crew Career Center

Atlanta, GA

$110K - $132K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

ABOUT THIS POSITION

We are seeking a Junior Data Engineer to join Waystar's Business Data & Architecture team and support our data modernization journey on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
This is an entry-level role, ideal for a recent graduate (preferably Georgia Tech or similar program) with a strong foundation in data, software engineering, or analytics, and a passion for building scalable data solutions.
You will work alongside senior engineers and architects to help build and maintain data pipelines, contribute to modern Medallion architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold), and learn best practices in cloud data engineering, governance, and analytics delivery.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Data Pipeline Development (Learn & Build)

  • Assist in building and maintaining data pipelines into BigQuery using tools such as Fivetran and Python
  • Support development of bronze, silver, and gold data layers for analytics use cases
  • Contribute to data transformations using dbt (training provided if needed)
  • Work with senior engineers to understand orchestration and scheduling concepts

Data Quality & Reliability

  • Help implement basic data validation and data quality checks
  • Support monitoring of pipelines and troubleshooting data issues
  • Learn best practices for logging, testing, and error handling

Platform & Engineering Practices

  • Contribute to version-controlled development using GitHub
  • Assist in documenting data pipelines, transformations, and data models
  • Learn CI/CD and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts (Terraform exposure)

Governance & Collaboration

  • Partner with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements
  • Support data classification, lineage, and governance initiatives
  • Participate in Data Champions and domain-based data ownership practices

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
  • Strong academic foundation in:
  • SQL
  • Python or similar programming language
  • Data structures and problem-solving
  • Internship, coursework, or project experience in data engineering, analytics, or cloud platforms
  • Willingness to learn modern data tools and cloud technologies
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Exposure to cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS, or Azure
  • Familiarity with:
  • BigQuery or relational databases
  • dbt or data transformation tools
  • APIs and data ingestion concepts
  • Experience with Git or version control
  • Academic or personal projects involving data pipelines or analytics

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

  • Building scalable data pipelines in a modern cloud platform (GCP / BigQuery)
  • Data modeling and Medallion architecture design
  • dbt-based transformation and analytics engineering
  • Data quality frameworks and observability
  • Data governance, classification, and secure access controls
  • Real-world enterprise data platform delivery
  • SQL
  • Python (or similar language)
  • Basic data modeling / analytics concepts
  • Git or version control (exposure)

ABOUT WAYSTAR

Through a smart platform and better experience, Waystar helps providers simplify healthcare payments and yield powerful results throughout the complete revenue cycle.

Waystar's healthcare payments platform combines innovative, cloud-based technology, robust data, and unparalleled client support to streamline workflows and improve financials so providers can focus on what matters most: their patients and communities. Waystar is trusted by 1M+ providers, 1K+ hospitals and health systems, and is connected to over 5K commercial and Medicaid/Medicare payers. We are deeply committed to living out our organizational values: honesty; kindness; passion; curiosity; fanatical focus; best work, always; making it happen; and joyful,optimistic & fun.

Waystar products have won multiple Best in KLAS or Category Leader awards since 2010 and earned multiple #1 rankings from Black Book surveys since 2012. The Waystar platform supports more than 500,000 providers, 1,000 health systems and hospitals, and 5,000 payers and health plans. For more information, visit waystar.comor follow @Waystaron Twitter.

WAYSTAR PERKS

  • Competitive total rewards (base salary + bonus, if applicable)
  • Customizable benefits package (3 medical plans with Health Saving Account company match)
  • We offer generous paid time off for our non-exempt team members, starting with 3 weeks +13 paid holidays, including 2 personal floating holidays. We also offer flexible time off for our exempt team members + 13 paid holidays
  • Paid parental leave (including maternity + paternity leave)
  • Education assistance opportunities and free LinkedIn Learning access
  • Free mental health and family planning programs, including adoption assistance and fertility support
  • 401(K) program with company match
  • Pet insurance
  • Employee resource groups

Waystar is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate, value, and support diversity and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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