Job Opportunity: Data Engineer Intern (Cooperative Education) at Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company
Company Overview: Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance is a leading provider of life insurance and financial services. We are committed to serving our policyholders and communities with integrity and excellence. As a Data Engineer intern, you’ll be an essential part of our team, contributing to the success of our organization.
Location: Jackson, MS
Role and Responsibilities: The Data Engineering Intern supports SFBLIC's data modernization efforts by helping prepare, organize, and maintain data used for reporting, analytics, and business decision-making. The intern will work with experienced data engineers to learn how data moves from source systems into trusted data products and will help ensure data is accurate, reliable, and easy to use.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assist with building and maintaining data pipelines that move data between systems.
- Help monitor data processes and report issues affecting data quality or availability.
- Support data validation, testing, and documentation activities.
- Work with data engineers, analysts, and business teams to understand data needs and support reporting solutions.
- Assist in creating and documenting datasets, metadata, and business definitions.
- Gain exposure to cloud data platforms, reporting tools, and emerging AI-related data use cases
Qualifications:
- Pursuing a BS Undergraduate in Computer Science, Math, Information Systems, Data Science or Statistics.
- Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Working knowledge of Python and SQL.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Driven, Curious, and takes initiative to contribute beyond assigned tasks
Employee Benefits: We value our employees’ well-being and offer a comprehensive benefits package:
- Health Insurance:
- Comprehensive coverage for employees and their families.
- Access to an onsite clinic, preventive care, and prescription drugs.
- Mental health coverage and an Employee Assistance Program.
- Active Lifestyle Rewards Program:
- Incentives for maintaining an active lifestyle.
- Rewards for participating in fitness challenges and wellness activities.
- Weight Management Programs:
- Customized weight management plans.
- Support for achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.
- Employee Engagement:
- Opportunities to connect with colleagues.
- Fun teambuilding activities.
- Annual events for employees and their families
- Company Picnic, Thanksgiving lunch, Christmas Reception.
- Family Fun Night
- Onsite Cafe:
- Convenient access to nutritious meals.
- Promoting healthy eating habits.
- Learning & Development:
- Continuous learning opportunities.
- Tuition reimbursement for further education.
- Mentorship Programs:
- Pairing employees with mentors.
- Professional growth and guidance.
- Promotional Opportunities:
- Advancement within the company.
- Career growth prospects.
- Life Insurance and Company-Funded Pension:
- Financial security for employees and beneficiaries.
- Retirement planning.
- Volunteer Days:
- Paid time off for volunteering.
- Contributing to the community.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Skills Required
- Pursuing BS Undergraduate in Computer Science, Math, Information Systems, Data Science or Statistics
- Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
- Working knowledge of Python
- Working knowledge of SQL
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Driven, curious, and takes initiative
What We Do
Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company is a company that cares about people. We care for our home office employees, our policyholders, our community, and the agents who sell our products. Putting people first is always top of mind. Our Mission is to be the life insurance company of choice for our Farm Bureau family. Our focus is to provide competitive products and superior customer service to our Farm Bureau policyholders and agents, while observing the highest ethical standards. Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance Company continues to build on over 75 years of success with an outlined strategic vision, defined core values and above all, our employees. Our Company strives to provide a workplace with an outstanding culture, focusing on the development, growth and engagement of its employees.
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