Cognizant

Data Engineering Intern

InternshipIn OfficePune, Maharashtra3 months28K/mo1 openingImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

Cognizant is inviting applications for the role of Data Engineering Intern in Pune. This is a hands-on, mentor-led internship designed for students and freshers who want real, practical experience building the data pipelines that power analytics and products. As an intern, you will work alongside…

Skills you'll use

PythonSQLETLData PipelinesData WarehousingAirflow BasicsPandasCloud BasicsData ModellingProblem Solving

What you'll do

Build and maintain ETL / data pipelines
Clean, transform and load data into warehouses
Support data quality and pipeline monitoring
Work with analysts to serve reliable datasets
Document data flows and schemas
Document work clearly and act on feedback

Who can apply

Students in their final year and recent graduates (freshers) interested in a Data Engineering Intern role
Freshers looking to build a career in software development
Candidates based in or willing to commute to Pune
Career-switchers and self-taught developers who meet the skill requirements
Anyone eager to gain real, mentor-led coding experience

Perks & benefits

Internship Certificate on completionLetter of Recommendation for strong performersHands-on mentorship from experienced engineersReal-world, portfolio-worthy project experiencePre-Placement Offer (PPO) opportunity based on performanceFlexible, learning-focused work environment

Interview & selection process

3 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Application & resume screening — your profile, skills and background are reviewed by Cognizant's team.
2Technical / coding round — role-relevant DSA and Data Engineering Intern questions, possibly with a short coding task.
3Hiring manager / HR discussion — your problem-solving approach, communication, availability and fit.

About Cognizant

About Cognizant Cognizant is a leading global professional services company that helps clients modernise technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences. It is one of India's largest IT employers with major delivery centres across Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune and Kolkata. Products &…

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