Data Engineer Intern

Zelis Healthcare, LLC
United States, New Jersey, Morristown
May 19, 2025
At Zelis, we Get Stuff Done. So, let's get to it! A Little About Us Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience for all by providing a connected platform that bridges the gaps and aligns interests across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. This platform serves more than 750 payers, including the top 5 national health plans, BCBS insurers, regional health plans, TPAs and self-insured employers, and millions of healthcare providers and consumers. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts-driving real, measurable results for clients. A Little About You You bring a unique blend of personality and professional expertise to your work, inspiring others with your passion and dedication. Your career is a testament to your diverse experiences, community involvement, and the valuable lessons you've learned along the way. You are more than just your resume; you are a reflection of your achievements, the knowledge you've gained, and the personal interests that shape who you are. Position Overview We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Data Engineer Intern to assist in researching and identifying sensitive data across enterprise systems, including data subject to HIPAA and PCI-DSS regulations. In this role, you will help analyze databases, review data flows, and develop basic tools or scripts to support automated data classification. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in data governance, security compliance, and modern data engineering practices. Key Responsibilities: Research and document data compliance requirements (HIPAA, PCI-DSS, etc.). Assist in scanning and classifying sensitive data across databases, files, and data pipelines. Work with data engineering and compliance teams to map data flows and understand data lineage. Build or support development of scripts and utilities to identify PII, PHI, and payment data. Contribute to the evaluation of data classification tools and data masking strategies. Document findings and support compliance reporting efforts. Help improve metadata tagging and data inventory practices. Qualifications: Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Familiarity with Snowflake. Basic programming skills in Python, Java, or a similar language. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Interest in data privacy, compliance, and security topics. Preferred Qualifications: Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure. Understanding of sensitive data types (e.g., PII, PHI, payment data). Knowledge of HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or other data protection regulations. Experience using data classification or data loss prevention (DLP) tools is a plus. What You'll Gain: Hands-on experience in a real-world data engineering and compliance environment. Exposure to tools and processes used in modern data governance. Mentorship from experienced engineers and compliance professionals. Opportunity to make meaningful contributions to data security initiatives. Location and Workplace Flexibility We have offices in Atlanta GA, Boston MA, Morristown NJ, Plano TX, St. Louis MO, St. Petersburg FL, and Hyderabad, India. We foster a hybrid and remote friendly culture, and all our employee's work locations are based on the needs of the position and determined by the Leadership team. In-office work and activities, if applicable, vary based on the work and team objectives in accordance with Company policies. Equal Employment Opportunity Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the qualifications for the role. We believe in the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all. Accessibility Support We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process, please email TalentAcquisition@zelis.com. Disclaimer We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, duties, and skills from time to time.