Junior Database Engineer Intern

About the job Junior Database Engineer Intern

Junior Database Engineer Intern DACH Region

Location : Remote (6 months)

About M365Consult

M365Consult connects emerging database talent with innovative startups focused on recruitment platform integration and enterprise data synchronization. Gain practical experience and mentorship from senior database engineers in a remote, flexible internship.

Position Summary

Work under senior engineers to maintain and optimize the Manatal database synchronization system. Learn professional database design, PostgreSQL administration, schema documentation, and performance tuning through hands-on tasks in real-world environments.

Learning Opportunities & Responsibilities

Monitor database performance and create reports.

Learn PostgreSQL administration, tuning, and backup.

Document database schemas using ERD tools and contribute to data dictionaries.

Support data validation, quality assurance, and troubleshoot inconsistencies.

Assist with SQL queries and participate in design reviews.

Learn container basics with Docker and manage modern platforms like Supabase.

Collaborate in team meetings and contribute to technical documentation.

Required Basic Skills

Pursuing or recently completed degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

Strong foundation in relational databases, SQL, and programming (Python, JavaScript, or similar).

Understanding of data structures, algorithms, and command-line interfaces.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and in teams with eagerness to learn.

Preferred Skills

Prior experience with databases, PostgreSQL, ERD tools, and Docker.

Familiarity with JSON format, Linux / Unix, GitHub version control.

Knowledge of modern database platforms (e.g., Supabase, PlanetScale) and API basics.

What Youll Learn

Enterprise-level database design and optimization best practices.

Professional ERD and documentation standards.

Advanced PostgreSQL features and performance tuning.

Containerization and cloud database platforms.

Hands-on experience with production data synchronization.

Internship Details

Duration : 6 months, with potential extension or full-time conversion.

Flexible remote work schedule.

Mentorship from senior database engineers.

Certificate of completion and recommendation letter upon success.

Next Steps

Start your database engineering career with M365Consult. Submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and motivation.