Cognizant

Database Engineering Intern

InternshipIn OfficeThane, Maharashtra3 months19K/mo2 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

Start your career in backend engineering with Cognizant as a Database Engineering Intern in Thane. You will sit with a working team, use the same tools and systems they do, and own a defined piece of work from day one. About the role As a Database Engineering Intern at Cognizant, your core focus…

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Skills you'll use

SQLQuery TuningBackup & RecoveryIndexingMySQL / PostgreSQLReplication BasicsMonitoringAccess ControlScriptingDocumentation

What you'll do

Work on building APIs, services and data models behind the product alongside the core team
Apply SQL, Query Tuning, Backup & Recovery, Indexing to live, production-facing problems
Document your work clearly for reviewers and stakeholders
Participate in reviews and act on the feedback you receive
Collaborate across engineering, product, design or business as required
Follow the team's quality, testing and documentation standards

Who can apply

Pursuing or recently completed B.E./B.Tech/BCA/MCA/B.Sc (CS, IT) — 2026 freshers & final-year students welcome
Working knowledge of SQL, Query Tuning, Backup & Recovery (or a genuine willingness to learn them)
Strong fundamentals in your discipline and clear problem-solving ability
Care with detail and the discipline to document your work
Clear written and verbal communication in English
Based in or willing to work from Thane, Maharashtra

Perks & benefits

Letter of RecommendationMentorship from a named mentorLive project experienceExposure to professional tools and workflowsPre-Placement Offer (PPO) opportunity

Interview & selection process

3 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Application screening & resume shortlisting by the talent team
2Online aptitude / domain assessment
3HR discussion — stipend, start date, expectations and offer

About Cognizant

Cognizant operates in the it services & consulting sector and has an active presence in Thane. Interns here are put on real work from the start, because the team's view is that the fastest way to learn a craft is to practise it under people who already do it well — not to watch it from a…

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