Intern, Software Engineer (Data and Python)

Do you want to work for a company where your co-workers are co-owners?  We are 100% employee owned!  Our internship program provides you with the opportunity to be at the forefront of Innovation. Your contributions will be key in delivering world-class products, inspiration and solutions for some of the most prestigious brands in the market. This paid internship will begin with an interactive on-boarding program where you'll learn more about The Bernard Group, our state-of-the-art technology, processes and culture. Interns are integrated into our teams, giving you the opportunity to learn how to provide clients with the highest quality product, service and speed that the retail industry requires, while experiencing a culture of teamwork and ownership. We invite you to consider joining us as we consistently work to go above and beyond, and WOW those we serve!

As a Software Engineer Intern (Data & Python), you will be part of our Technology Enablement team, helping develop and maintain the data pipelines, applications and scripts that support TBG's business operations and reporting needs. Depending on team needs, you will have the opportunity to work alongside either our Data Team, supporting operational and analytical reporting and our transition to a data lake, or our Python Engineering Team, developing business applications and automating workflows using Python and AWS technologies.

Throughout your internship, you'll collaborate with experienced engineers, gain exposure to modern development tools and cloud technologies, and contribute to projects that make a real impact on our business.

Shift available: Monday through Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (This internship requires onsite presence at our Chanhassen, Minnesota location. Relocation assistance, housing, and transportation are not provided. Candidates must reside in or be able to commute locally to the Chanhassen area for the duration of the internship.)

Compensation: $28.00 Hourly 

A variety of these traits will help land you this job if you:

• have completed your sophomore (2nd) year of undergraduate studies and are pursuing a degree in computer science, management information systems (MIS), data science or a related engineering discipline.
• have a basic understanding of computer programming concepts and have completed at least one computer programming course.
• have a passion for learning programming, software engineering and emerging technologies.
• have basic knowledge or experience with Python programming, which is strongly preferred.
• have an understanding of relational databases and SQL, with PostgreSQL knowledge being a plus.
• have exposure to data warehousing, data lakes or data visualization tools such as Amazon QuickSight or Tableau.
• have a basic understanding of cloud computing concepts, particularly AWS, with exposure to AWS Lambda being a plus.
• are familiar with version control tools such as Git and GitHub.
• have an interest in AI-assisted development tools and how they can support modern software engineering.

On top of that you must:

• be a critical thinker with strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot problems and identify effective solutions.
• be detail-oriented and committed to delivering accurate, high-quality work.
• be technically savvy, with a willingness to learn new software, systems and technologies.
• demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills when working with engineers, analysts and internal business partners.
• drive results, take initiative and effectively manage your time to meet project deadlines.
• be accountable and take ownership of your work while remaining open to feedback and learning opportunities.
• bring a positive attitude, curiosity and enthusiasm for taking on new challenges.

In this position, you will:

• develop and maintain Python code, scripts and data pipelines that collect, clean, transform and enrich data from multiple sources.
• assist in building data sets, dashboards and reporting solutions using technologies such as Amazon Redshift and Amazon QuickSight.
• contribute to projects supporting TBG's transition from Amazon Redshift to a data lake.
• develop and maintain Python scripts, application features and AWS Lambda functions that automate business workflows and connect systems.
• write SQL queries to retrieve, organize and validate structured and semi-structured data.
• collaborate with engineers, data analysts and internal stakeholders to understand business needs, identify data sources and solve technical challenges.
• test and validate your work to ensure accuracy, performance and quality while participating in peer code reviews.
• gain hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Claude Code and Kiro, using them responsibly as part of the engineering process.
• utilize tools such as Jira, Confluence and GitHub to collaborate on projects and deliver new features.
• work within the AWS cloud platform while learning industry best practices from experienced engineers.

To get hired at The Bernard Group, you MUST be:

• able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.  Strong interpersonal skills including, demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization
• willing to admit when you make a mistake (it happens to the best of us)
• fiercely loyal to both our customers and team
• trustworthy, reliable, and easy to get along with
• enthusiastic and eager to take on new challenges
• adaptable and willing to wear whatever hat gets the job done

TBG Overview:

• We're a 1,000-person visual merchandising company
• We are 100% employee-owned
• This is a 2027 Summer Internship in Chanhassen, MN beginning either May 24th or June 7th

The Art of Teams at TBG:

We believe teams of top talent with clear objectives will consistently outperform centralized control. We put a great amount of energy into building skilled and diverse teams to handle our most challenging pursuits. It’s the difference between average and being a world-class service provider. 

If you have the talent to do this job, a passion for excellence and are interested in joining the TBG team, please complete the form on this page.

Thanks!
The Bernard Group, Inc.