Intern: Financial Systems Engineer at EquipmentShare · Columbia

Summary: EquipmentShare is a company focused on transforming the construction industry through innovative technology and real-time support. They are hiring an Intern: Financial Systems Engineer to assist in developing custom solutions and integrating various business applications, while gaining hands-on experience with financial systems and data engineering. Responsibilities: - Support the design and testing of internal tools and processes that connect, automate, and improve business and financial systems - Learn how to integrate data across disparate platforms (e.g., ERPs, data warehouses, APIs) and contribute to building scalable, maintainable workflows - Assist in building and maintaining data pipelines: cleaning, transforming, and preparing datasets for reporting and analytics - Help investigate and troubleshoot issues with existing tools, pipelines, and system integrations using SQL, Python, or cloud-native tools - Shadow senior engineers and analysts to gain hands-on experience with REST APIs, data modeling, and systems such as dbt Cloud and Snowflake - Participate in team meetings to understand business priorities and how data supports financial operations and decision-making - Document technical processes, findings, and recommendations for internal use - Work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders, turning technical concepts into clear and actionable information Required Qualifications: - Currently a Junior + in a Bachelor's degree program for Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field - Coursework or project experience in programming (Python, JavaScript, Java, C, etc ) and/or data manipulation (SQL) - Basic familiarity with databases, APIs, Docker, or cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Snowflake, GCP) is a plus - Understanding (or a strong desire to learn) version control tools like Git and data transformation tools like dbt - Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially when explaining technical ideas Preferred Qualifications: - Previous internship, coursework, or personal project experience involving data extraction or system integration - Exposure to project management or ticketing systems (e.g., Jira, Shortcut, SolarWinds) - Familiarity with monitoring tools like Datadog or Jenkins - Enthusiasm for automation, system optimization, or financial technology Required Skills: Python, SQL, AWS Important Skills: Snowflake, TypeScript, React Nice-to-Have Skills: APIs, Docker, Git, dbt Benefits: Competitive compensation, Mentorship from experienced Engineers and Analysts across Enterprise Technology., Exposure to real-world financial systems and the technologies that support large-scale business operations., Practical experience in software development workflows, data engineering, and API integrations., A stronger foundation in both technical and business communication — learning how to bridge the gap between data and decision-making., Generous PTO + paid holidays, Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!), Company events, food truck nights, and monthly team dinners, 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year — give back to the community you call home