Campus Graduate Masters Summer Internship Program - 2027 Data Engineer, Enterprise Technology Services- Phoenix, AZ at American Express — Phoenix, USA | Base Career | Base Career
Support the design, development, testing, and improvement of data pipelines, database infrastructure, and integration patterns.
Review data requirements, sources, flows, mappings, and models to help align data solutions with data architecture and business needs.
Assist with database development and support across relational, non-relational, NoSQL, Big Data, and cloud-native data platforms.
Apply foundational data engineering concepts such as partitioning, indexing, storage patterns, data quality checks, performance tuning, and scalable processing under guidance.
Collaborate with product, business, architecture, analytics, and engineering partners in an Agile team environment.
Support monitoring, observability, troubleshooting, documentation, data preparation, and continuous improvement activities that strengthen data quality and pipeline reliability.
Contribute to data modeling, ETL, data validation, source-to-target documentation, and data maintenance practices.
Follow engineering, data governance, privacy, security, and documentation practices to help protect sensitive information and support responsible data use.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a full-time Master’s degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Data Engineering, Data Science, Engineering, or another technical field.
Foundational knowledge of SQL and at least one programming language such as Python or Java.
Foundational understanding of computer science concepts including data structures, algorithms, debugging, testing, and problem solving.
Familiarity with data requirements, data models, data pipelines, database systems, storage formats, and architecture patterns that support business and product goals.
Demonstrated interest in data engineering, databases, data platforms, analytics, cloud data tooling, Big Data, or software engineering.
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Strong communication, collaboration, organization, attention to detail, and learning agility with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree candidates with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
Knowledge of relational and non-relational database concepts such as data modeling, indexing, partitioning, replication, high availability, encryption, performance tuning, and data maintenance.
Familiarity with Big Data, NoSQL, or cloud-native data platforms such as HBase, Hive, MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis, Couchbase, BigQuery, Spanner, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MS SQL Server, DB2, or similar tools.
Awareness of distributed systems, multi-tier architectures, scalable storage patterns, online transaction processing, online analytical processing, and production support concepts.
Exposure to data modeling, data preparation, ETL, data validation, lineage, documentation, access patterns, and data quality practices.
Interest in data preparation practices that support analytics, business intelligence, reporting, operational insights, or data-driven decision-making.
Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Test-Driven Development, CI/CD, version control, code reviews, or related software delivery practices.
Awareness of data governance principles, including validation, privacy, lineage, data quality, security, and protection of sensitive information.
Our team reviews applications on a rolling basis. We appreciate your patience while we consider your application and will contact qualified candidates regarding next steps.
Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.
About Company
We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:
Competitive base salaries
Flexible work arrangements and schedules with hybrid and virtual options with Amex Flex
Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
Free and confidential counselling support through our Healthy Minds program
Career development and training opportunities
For a full list of Team Amex benefits, visit out Colleague Benefits Site .
The below represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we’ll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
Company
At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.
As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.
About American Express
Banking76800 employeesFounded 1850
Global financial services company offering payment and travel products.
