Data Engineering Intern

Activate Interactive Pte Ltd • Internship • Singapore • 2w ago

Overview

Activate Interactive is offering a hands-on Data Engineering Internship for students who want to understand how real organisations collect, clean, and transform data for meaningful use. You’ll work with the engineering team to support data pipelines, assist with analytics workflows, and learn how large-scale data systems are built in modern tech environments.

What You'll Get Out of This Internship

Practical experience working with databases, data tools, and ETL processes
Mentorship from data engineers who manage production-level systems
Opportunities to try cloud services and data frameworks used in industry
A stronger technical portfolio through real contributions to data workflows
Exposure to how data supports decisions across tech projects and clients

Key Responsibilities

Support the development of data pipelines by writing SQL queries and basic scripts
Assist in cleaning, transforming, and organising datasets for analysis
Help evaluate and test tools such as Spark, Kafka, or AWS Glue where relevant
Contribute to dashboards or visualisations using tools like Tableau
Monitor data processes to ensure accuracy and consistency
Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot issues in data flows
Document data processes and maintain clear records of changes
Explore new tools or methods that can improve data reliability and efficiency

Requirements

Comfortable with SQL fundamentals
Basic experience in Python for scripting or data tasks
Curious about big data tools (Spark, Kafka, AWS Glue is a bonus)
Interest in data visualisation tools such as Tableau
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
Able to work well with others in a collaborative environment
Currently studying Computer Science, IT, or a related field

Who This Internship Is Ideal For

Great for students who enjoy problem-solving, working with data, and want real exposure to data engineering tools and workflows used in industry.

About the Company

Activate Interactive is a Singapore-based technology consultancy delivering mobile, web, and cloud solutions across Southeast Asia. With offices in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, Activate partners with public-sector and enterprise clients to build digital products that drive impact, efficiency, and innovation.