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Our Purpose
We work to connect and power an inclusive, digital economy that benefits everyone, everywhere by making transactions safe, simple, smart and accessible. Using secure data and networks, partnerships and passion, our innovations and solutions help individuals, financial institutions, governments and businesses realize their greatest potential. Our decency quotient, or DQ, drives our culture and everything we do inside and outside of our company. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation and delivers better business results.
Title and Summary
Data Engineer Intern, Summer 2025 – Vancouver, Canada Application Deadline: January 3, 2024You must submit a cover letter, resume and transcript (unofficial/official).
Interviews will happen in January/February 2025.
Start & End date: May 5, 2025 to August 22, 2025 (no alternate start dates available).
Undergraduate with an expected graduation date in Spring 2026
Mastercard works to connect and power a sustainable and inclusive global economy. We are a vehicle for commerce, a connection to financial systems for the previously excluded, a technology innovation lab, and the home of Priceless®. We ensure every employee has an opportunity to be a part of something bigger and to change lives. We believe in connecting everyone to endless, priceless possibilities.
About the Team
Data Engineers are fundamental to the success of our client engagements by acting as the bridge between raw client data and Mastercard's software. Data Engineers work closely with both Consultants while working on consulting engagements and Software Development Engineers while working to develop internal capabilities. Data Engineers are responsible for:
Designing processes to extract, transform, and load (ETL) terabytes of data into Mastercard's analytics platform.
Sourcing data from clients, government, and other third-party data sources, and Mastercard's transaction data warehouse
Working across multiple teams, both internal and external, in order to determine the data requirements and business logic applicable to each data set.
Tackling big data problems across various industries
Internship Program
Mastercard's summer internship program provides emerging talent with projects that will enhance skills as well as contribute to the department's goals and objectives. In this program, you will participate in:
Networking events, mentorship opportunities, and hear from senior leaders.
Volunteer and team building opportunities.
Formal performance assessments
End-of-summer presentations to peers and Mastercard leadership.
Role Description
As a Data Engineer Intern, you will be involved with:
Strategic problem solving with exceptional peers who are also passionate about data.
Creative freedom to innovate with new technologies and to explore a variety of solutions.
Staffing on external-facing consulting projects where you will have the opportunity to work directly with clients.
Flexibility to work on many new and challenging projects across diverse industries.
A dynamic environment where you will have an impact and make an immediate difference.
An immediate opportunity for increased responsibility, leadership, and professional growth
Committed mentoring and training by an experienced and driven leadership team
Cross-functional collaboration with others throughout Mastercard
Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program majoring in Computer Science or a related field
Hands-on experience with SQL, ETL process, SQL, SSIS, and/or relation databases
Desire to work with data and help businesses make better data-driven decisions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills.
Additional Skills:
Knowledge of at least one programming language
Python skills are desirable but not mandatory; willingness to learn and adapt to Python-based projects is highly valued.
Role Details:
Annual Salary: $1250/week CAD
You must submit a cover letter, resume and transcript (unofficial/official).
Interviews will happen in January/February 2025.
Start & End date: May 5, 2025 to August 22, 2025 (no alternate start dates available).
Undergraduate with an expected graduation date in Spring 2026
Applications will be reviewed on a first come first serve basis. Mastercard is an inclusive equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In the US or Canada, if you require accommodations or assistance to complete the online application process or during the recruitment process, please contact reasonable_accommodation@mastercard.com and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Reasonable Accommodations team will respond to your email promptly.
Corporate Security Responsibility
All activities involving access to Mastercard assets, information, and networks comes with an inherent risk to the organization and, therefore, it is expected that every person working for, or on behalf of, Mastercard is responsible for information security and must:
Abide by Mastercard's security policies and practices;
Ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the information being accessed;
Report any suspected information security violation or breach, and
Complete all periodic mandatory security trainings in accordance with Mastercard's guidelines.
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