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Position at MTA Headquarters

Department: MTAHQ - Strategic Initiative

Location: 2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004

Position Title: Data Engineer, Emerging Talent Intern

Hourly Rate: $22.00 (Post-Graduate)

OVERVIEW OF DEPARTMENT:

The Data & Analytics team is seeking students from any major with an interest in data engineering, with work primarily focused on engineering and technical challenges. The Data Engineering Team is responsible for building and maintaining the MTA Data Lake Platform, which powers analytics around the MTA. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The key functions of the Data Engineer Intern are as follows:
• Build and maintain tooling for orchestrating data pipelines
• Improve codebase testing and alerting frameworks
• Manage and improve infrastructure-as-code repositories
• Improve code documentation processes
• Conduct root cause analyses in response to issues
• Develop and maintain devops solutions
• Attendance at daily stand-ups
• Other tasks as assigned to problem-solve and achieve the goals of the team

PROJECTS:

• Build and maintain tooling for orchestrating data pipelines
• Improve codebase testing and alerting frameworks
• Improve code documentation processes 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is a must.
• The candidate should possess organizational, analytical and communication skills. 
• The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.
• The candidate should have a keen eye for detail and be able to work independently while being an active team player.
• Experience in python development, cloud infrastructure and data pipeline orchestration.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Matriculated in an undergraduate program in good standing with at least 2.5 GPA AND/OR matriculated in a graduate program in good standing with at least 2.8 GPA
• Major(s) Preferred: Any STEM Majors preferred, all majors accepted, or related field.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Students’ transcript must be submitted.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.

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