Junior Database Engineer InternM365Connect • Chicago, IL, USA

Junior Database Engineer Intern

M365Connect • Chicago, IL, USA

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Junior Database Engineer Intern

Company Overview

Join our team as a Junior Database Engineer Intern and gain hands-on experience with modern database design, PostgreSQL administration, and enterprise data synchronization. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to learn professional database management while working on a real-world recruitment platform integration.

Position Summary

As a Junior Database Engineer Intern, you will assist in maintaining and improving our Manatal database synchronization system. You'll work closely with senior engineers to learn best practices in database design, performance optimization, and professional documentation.

Learning Opportunities & Responsibilities

Assist in monitoring database performance and creating performance reports
Learn PostgreSQL database administration and optimization techniques
Help document database schemas and relationships using professional ERD tools
Support data validation and quality assurance processes
Participate in troubleshooting data inconsistencies
Assist in writing SQL queries for reporting and analysis
Learn Docker basics and container management
Contribute to technical documentation and data dictionaries
Explore modern database platforms like Supabase
Participate in database design reviews and team meetings

Required Basic Skills

Educational Background :

Currently pursuing or recently completed degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Strong academic performance in database or data structures courses

Technical Foundation :

Understanding of relational database concepts and SQL basics

Familiarity with at least one programming language (Python, JavaScript, or similar)

Basic understanding of data structures and algorithms

Comfortable with command-line interfaces

Strong analytical mindset

Soft Skills :

Excellent attention to detail

Strong problem-solving abilities

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Eagerness to learn new technologies

Good to Have Skills

Previous internship or project experience with databases

Familiarity with PostgreSQL or other SQL databases

Experience with any ERD or database design tools

Basic knowledge of Docker or containerization

Understanding of JSON data format

Exposure to Linux / Unix environments

GitHub experience for version control

Familiarity with modern database platforms (Supabase, PlanetScale, etc.)

Basic understanding of API concepts

What You'll Learn

Enterprise-level database design and optimization

Professional ERD tools and documentation standards

PostgreSQL advanced features and performance tuning

Modern database platforms and cloud services

Docker and containerization for databases

Real-world data synchronization challenges

Professional development practices

Internship Details

Duration : 6 months (with possibility of extension or full-time conversion)

Flexible hours (minimum 20 hours / week)

Remote work available

Mentorship from senior database engineers

Hands-on experience with production systems

Certificate of completion and recommendation letter for successful interns

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