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Entry Level Data Engineer Internship Jobs in Atlanta, GA

Waystar

Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$110K - $132K/yr

This is an entry-level role, ideal for a recent graduate (preferably Georgia Tech or similar ... Internship, coursework, or project experience in data engineering, analytics, or cloud platforms

Crew Career Center

Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA

$110K - $132K/yr

This is an entry-level role, ideal for a recent graduate (preferably Georgia Tech or similar ... Internship, coursework, or project experience in data engineering, analytics, or cloud platforms

Waystar

Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$110K - $132K/yr

This is an entry-level role, ideal for a recent graduate (preferably Georgia Tech or similar ... Internship, coursework, or project experience in data engineering, analytics, or cloud platforms

Patientco

Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA

$110K - $132K/yr

This is an entry-level role, ideal for a recent graduate (preferably Georgia Tech or similar ... Internship, coursework, or project experience in data engineering, analytics, or cloud platforms

Guidehouse

Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA

$53K - $88K/yr

Internship, academic, research, or project experience involving data engineering, cloud computing, or software development. * Exposure to Databricks, Spark, or large-scale data processing ...

Guidehouse

Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA

$53K - $88K/yr

Internship, academic, research, or project experience involving data engineering, cloud computing, or software development. * Exposure to Databricks, Spark, or large-scale data processing ...

VHB

Entry Level Data Architect

Atlanta, GA · Hybrid

$95K - $98K/yr

Overview ABOUT THE POSITION VHB is seeking a talented entry-level Data Architect to join our data ... Working knowledge of Python and C# programming * Familiarity with ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure ...

VHB

Entry Level Data Architect

Atlanta, GA · Hybrid

$95K - $98K/yr

Overview ABOUT THE POSITION VHB is seeking a talented entry-level Data Architect to join our data ... Working knowledge of Python and C# programming * Familiarity with ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure ...

Guidehouse

Public Health Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA

$110K - $132K/yr

Internship, academic, research, or project experience involving data engineering, cloud computing, or software development. * Basic understanding of relational databases and data querying concepts.

Guidehouse

Public Health Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA

$70K - $116K/yr

Internship, academic, research, or project experience involving data engineering, cloud computing, or software development. * Exposure to Databricks, Spark, or large-scale data processing ...

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

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 ...

OneDigital

Data Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$110K - $132K/yr

Our Newest Opportunity: We're building a modern, AI-native data engineering function on Azure ... Experience: 2+ years preferred; Entry Level Candidates with strong projects encouraged to apply ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level data engineer internship in Atlanta, GA is $18.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.48 and $20.10 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Data Engineer Internship vs Data Analyst Intern?

AspectEntry Level Data Engineer InternshipData Analyst Intern
Required CredentialsBasic programming, SQL, understanding of data pipelinesStatistical knowledge, Excel, SQL
Work EnvironmentTech companies, data teams, collaborative projectsBusiness units, reporting, data visualization
Employer & Industry UsageTech, finance, healthcare, startupsMarketing, finance, consulting, retail

Both roles often require SQL and basic programming skills, but Data Engineer Internships focus on building data pipelines and infrastructure, while Data Analyst Internships emphasize data analysis and visualization. The internship choice depends on whether you prefer working on data engineering tasks or data analysis projects within similar industry environments.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Data Engineer Internship job openings in Atlanta, GA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,634 per year, or $18.6 per hour.

Data Engineer

Waystar

Atlanta, GA • On-site

$110K - $132K/yr

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Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

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 (Google Cloud Platform).
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 Google Cloud Platform, 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 (Google Cloud Platform / 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.com or follow @Waystar on 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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