Data Engineering Intern

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Simmons Bank Data Engineering Internship  

Location: Little Rock AR, Fayetteville AR, or Dallas TX

Internship Duration: Summer 2026; June 1st – August 7th, 2026

 An internship at Simmons Bank provides a current college student an opportunity to receive work experience to complement their course work. The work will be related to their major or professional interest. A Simmons Sidekick will guide the intern and offer day to day advice on how to navigate the business or solve challenging problems. Simmons will benefit from the internship as real work or valuable projects are completed during the internship. The bank also uses the internship experience to recruit top college talent into the bank. 

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail‑oriented Data Engineering Intern to join our data and analytics team. This internship offers hands-on exposure to modern data engineering practices, tools, and cloud technologies. You will work closely with IT and cross‑functional teams to support data pipelines, cloud-based data solutions, and analytics initiatives that drive informed decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Use SQL to extract, clean, and manipulate data, applying data warehousing and modeling concepts.
  Work with team members to understand data requirements and assist in designing data solutions and reporting assets.

• Gain exposure to building and maintaining data pipelines using modern Data Engineering concepts (e.g., batch/streaming data processing).

• Learn and apply basic cloud data concepts across platforms such as Azure (preferred), AWS, or GCP.

• Support troubleshooting related to data quality, report accuracy, connectivity, or pipeline issues.

• Document processes for data integration, transformation, reporting, and pipeline maintenance.

• Learn foundational concepts related to data governance, security, and compliance in a regulated industry.

• Explore AI/ML concepts as they relate to data engineering workflows.

Qualifications: 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

• Completion of at least 2 years of college coursework.

• Foundational understanding of Python, Java, SQL, DBT, or R (coursework or project-based exposure accepted).

• Basic knowledge of Power BI or data visualization tools.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an eagerness to learn new tools and technologies.

• Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, data cleaning, transformations).

• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Why Apply: 

• Learn from company executives and gain exposure to Simmons Bank’s culture. 

• Weekly lunch & learn panels with company leadership.  

• Gain real-world experience in banking.

• Work on impactful projects that contribute to the team’s success. 

• Receive mentorship from an experienced associate.  

• Develop professional connections through networking events. 

• Potential to be considered for future opportunities at Simmons Bank.

This Data Engineering Internship is a unique opportunity to complement your academic studies with valuable industry experience and explore a career in data & analytics in banking. If you are passionate about a future career in banking and ready to take on new challenges, we encourage you to apply. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Information: Simmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of equal employment with respect to a person's race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, covered veterans, military status, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected classifications.