[Hiring] Data Infrastructure Engineer Intern @Sezzle

Role Description

We are seeking a talented and motivated Data Infrastructure Engineer Intern who is best in class with a high IQ plus a high EQ. This role presents an exciting opportunity to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment within a rapidly growing team, with abundant prospects for career advancement.

• Assist in maintaining and improving our data warehousing systems (AWS DMS, Redshift).
• Support the team in monitoring data pipelines, identifying issues, and troubleshooting basic problems.
• Write and optimize SQL queries for analytics and data validation.
• Collaborate with engineers and analysts to understand data needs and support use cases.
• Participate in testing, documentation, and improving reliability of data systems.
• Identify and automate repetitive daily manual processes, reducing operational overhead and improving team efficiency.
• Learn and explore new tools and technologies in the data ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing (or recently completed) a degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Basic understanding of relational databases (MySQL, Postgres, relational concepts) and no SQL databases.
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (Python, Go, or similar).
• Interest in data infrastructure, distributed systems, or backend engineering.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Leveraged AI tools such as Claude to accelerate development workflows, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and enhance productivity.

Requirements

• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
• Basic understanding of data pipelines or ETL concepts.
• Awareness of data warehousing concepts.
• Interest in big data or streaming technologies (Kafka, Kinesis Streams, Flink etc.).

About You

• You’re curious and proactive - you ask questions and seek to understand how things work.
• You take ownership of your learning and follow through on tasks.
• You’re open to feedback and eager to improve.
• You communicate clearly and work well with others.
• You’re excited to build real-world skills in data engineering.

Sezzle’s Technology Stack

• Languages: Golang, Typescript, Python
• Frontend: Typescript - React and React Native
• Backend: Golang
• Database: MySQL, Postgres, Elasticsearch, Redshift
• DevOps & Cloud: AWS, Kubernetes
• Version Control: Git
• CI/CD: Gitlab
• Testing: Developer and AI-driven, focus on automated end-to-end, integration, and unit tests
• Open Source: We build before we buy whenever possible

Benefits

• The salary for the Data Infrastructure Engineer Intern is 700 USD monthly gross.