Data Analytics and Development Summer Intern

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Data Analysis

Job Description

ZURU is seeking a motivated Data Analytics and Development Summer Intern to join their team. This role involves assisting in the design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines and ETL processes, managing large-scale datasets, and ensuring data quality. The intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams, work with cloud-based data infrastructure (AWS & Databricks), and contribute to the optimization and automation of data workflows. They will also help build data models, schemas, and APIs, and maintain comprehensive documentation, supporting analytics initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Good To Have:

Understanding of or exposure to data modelling, schema design, and version control (e.g., Git).
Experience with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
Knowledge of cloud platforms and technologies such as AWS, Databricks, or similar modern data ecosystems.

Must Have:

Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines and ETL processes.
Support the management and organization of large-scale datasets, ensuring data quality.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements.
Work with cloud-based data infrastructure (AWS & Databricks).
Contribute to the optimisation and automation of data workflows.
Assist in building and maintaining data models, schemas, and APIs.
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation.
Participate in regular team meetings and technical reviews.
Stay informed about industry best practices, emerging tools, and trends.
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Data Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
Hands-on experience with programming and query languages such as Python and SQL.
Familiarity with data engineering concepts and workflows, including relational databases, ETL processes, data pipelines, and data lifecycle management.

Perks:

Culture for Growth
Global Opportunities
Surrounded by an A Player Team
Competitive Remuneration
Lots of fresh fruit, coffee, pals fridge and more

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Ready to reimagine your career? Apply now to join ZURU as a Data Analytics & Development Intern this summer!

ZURU is a leading FMCG/CPG/Toys company committed to leveraging the power of data and analytics to drive innovation and strategic decision-making. We are currently seeking a motivated and talented Data Analytics and Development / Data Science Summer Intern to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a student or recent graduate with a background in data engineering, computer science, or analytics to gain hands-on experience building and optimising data pipelines, managing large-scale data systems, and supporting analytics initiatives in a fast-paced, professional environment.

What You'll Do

Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines and ETL processes to ensure efficient data collection, transformation, and integration across multiple sources.
Support the management and organization of large-scale datasets, ensuring data quality, consistency, and accessibility for downstream analytics and reporting.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver reliable, well-structured data solutions that support business initiatives.
Work with cloud-based data infrastructure (AWS & Databricks)
Contribute to the optimisation and automation of data workflows to improve performance, scalability, and reliability.
Assist in building and maintaining data models, schemas, and APIs that enable efficient data consumption by analytics and business intelligence teams.
Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation including data dictionaries, process diagrams, and pipeline design notes.
Participate in regular team meetings and technical reviews, sharing progress, proposing improvements, and exploring new technologies and methods.
Stay informed about industry best practices, emerging tools, and trends in data engineering, cloud computing, and analytics.

What You'll Bring

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Data Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
Hands-on experience with programming and query languages such as Python and SQL for data manipulation and automation.
Familiarity with data engineering concepts and workflows, including relational databases, ETL processes, data pipelines, and data lifecycle management.
Understanding of or exposure to data modelling, schema design, and version control (e.g., Git) is an advantage.
Experience with data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.
Knowledge of cloud platforms and technologies such as AWS, Databricks, or similar modern data ecosystems is highly desirable.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an ability to design efficient and scalable data solutions.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a collaborative approach to solving technical challenges.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, evolving environment while maintaining attention to detail.
Self-driven and eager to learn, with a proactive attitude toward mastering new tools, technologies, and best practices.

About ZURU

ZURU is on a mission to disrupt across industries, challenge the status quo and catalyst change through radical innovation and automation advances. This is in play in different pillars of the company: ZURU Toys are re-imagining what it means to play; ZURU Tech is shaping a better future by leading the next building revolution; ZURU Edge is pioneering new generation FMCG brands to better serve modern consumers.

Founded in 2003 by EY Entrepreneur of the Year and World Entrepreneur Hall of Fame brothers Nick and Mat Mowbray, ZURU has quickly grown to a team of over 5000 direct and indirect members across more than 30 international locations.

One of the largest toy companies in the world, globally recognised and award-winning brands include Bunch O Balloons, Mini Brands, XSHOT, Rainbocorns and Smashers. Our global FMCG brands include MONDAY Haircare, Rascals, NOOD, BONKERS, and Gumi Yum Surprise.

LIFE@ZURU

We recognise that ZURU’s success stems from our people and you can only be at your best when you are looking after yourself. ZURU encourages all our team members to invest in their wellbeing by providing an array of benefits and tools.

WHAT WE OFFER