Junior Database Engineer Intern

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 reportsLearn PostgreSQL database administration and optimization techniquesHelp document database schemas and relationships using professional ERD toolsSupport data validation and quality assurance processesParticipate in troubleshooting data inconsistenciesAssist in writing SQL queries for reporting and analysisLearn Docker basics and container managementContribute to technical documentation and data dictionariesExplore modern database platforms like SupabaseParticipate 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 fieldStrong academic performance in database or data structures coursesTechnical Foundation:Understanding of relational database concepts and SQL basicsFamiliarity with at least one programming language (Python, JavaScript, or similar)Basic understanding of data structures and algorithmsComfortable with command-line interfacesStrong analytical mindsetSoft Skills:Excellent attention to detailStrong problem-solving abilitiesGood written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work independently and in a teamEagerness to learn new technologies Good to Have Skills Previous internship or project experience with databasesFamiliarity with PostgreSQL or other SQL databasesExperience with any ERD or database design toolsBasic knowledge of Docker or containerizationUnderstanding of JSON data formatExposure to Linux/Unix environmentsGitHub experience for version controlFamiliarity with modern database platforms (Supabase, PlanetScale, etc.)Basic understanding of API concepts What You'll Learn Enterprise-level database design and optimizationProfessional ERD tools and documentation standardsPostgreSQL advanced features and performance tuningModern database platforms and cloud servicesDocker and containerization for databasesReal-world data synchronization challengesProfessional development practices Internship Details Duration: 6 months (with possibility of extension or full-time conversion)Flexible hours (minimum 20 hours/week)Remote work availableMentorship from senior database engineersHands-on experience with production systemsCertificate of completion and recommendation letter for successful interns