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Data Architecture & Engineering Intern

2025 Internship Dates: June 2, 2025 – August 8, 2025

AArete is one-of-a-kind when it comes to consulting firm culture.

Why AArete?

As an Intern at AArete, you'll have the opportunity to directly impact both team and client objectives while fostering your personal growth. We seek organized, motivated individuals excited to join our experienced consulting team and serve clients across healthcare, financial services, retail, and other industries.

AArete Interns work closely with clients to understand critical issues and develop strategies for meaningful change. You’ll leverage your analytical skills, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to excellence. We’re looking for critical thinkers with exceptional communication skills who are eager to dive deep into business challenges, data analytics, and business case development to drive project success.

In this role, you'll demonstrate your analytical abilities and support the successful execution of project goals and deliverables. You'll have the chance to make a significant impact by addressing unique business challenges in both client and internal projects.

Work You’ll Do

• As a Data Architecture & Engineering Intern, you will work with our consultants in the field to support client engagements and facilitate the delivery of analytics.
• Work with advanced technologies like Snowflake and Apache Airflow to ingest client data from both medical and pharmacy claims platforms, enabling advanced healthcare claims analytics.
• Participate in R&D projects to integrate and apply knowledge, skills, and abilities from your academic curriculum to real-world applications.
• Analyze, synthesize, and interpret complex data sets, finding efficient ways to integrate client data and produce analytical outputs that support client delivery.
• Utilize industry-standard DevOps practices to develop and maintain high-quality, version-controlled data engineering solutions, ensuring smooth deployment to high-availability production environments.

What you’ll gain

• Professional and personal growth through a comprehensive internship program designed to develop your skills and career
• Direct impact on team and client objectives, allowing you to contribute meaningfully to real-world projects
• Hands-on experience with our experienced consulting team, working on impactful projects across diverse industries
• Exposure to various sectors, including healthcare, financial services, and retail, broadening your industry knowledge
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the field
• Networking opportunities with professionals and leaders in the consulting industry
• Competitive compensation and valuable insights to kickstart your consulting career

Requirements

Education & Eligibility

• Current undergraduate student entering either their 3rd year of a 4-year degree program or in the 4th year of a 5-year program (Spring 2026 Grad)
• Minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship
• Must be able to spend the summer in our downtown Chicago office, personal preference and circumstances will be taken into consideration for any remote candidates who are unable to be on site

Skills & Abilities

• Strong interest in pursuing a career in data architecture or engineering
• Demonstrated passion for continuous learning and staying current with industry trends and technologies
• Ability to approach problem-solving with logical and analytical thinking
• Capable of understanding business and project goals to craft and deliver meaningful solutions to our clients
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, SQL and Python, with the ability to further develop and apply these skills
• Works effectively both independently and in group settings
• Excited to support Analysts, Consultants, Senior Consultants, and Managers in developing creative solutions for clients

Preferred Requirements

• Degree/Major in Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
• 3.3 or higher cumulative and major GPA
• Relevant work experience, including internships, summer positions, or part-time jobs Active involvement in university clubs or organizations related to data architecture, engineering, or leadership, showcasing relevant skills and interests

About AArete

AArete is a global management and technology consulting firm specializing in strategic profitability improvement, digital transformation, and advisory services. Our cross-industry solutions are powered by modern technology, market intelligence, and big data to drive purposeful change and actionable outcomes.

AArete is guided by our deeply embedded principles: Excellence, Passion, Loyalty to Clients, Stewardship, Family, Community, Sustainability, and Inclusion.

We are proud to have earned a Great Place to Work Certification™ and named one of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes, Vault’s Top 50 Firms to Work For, Crain's Chicago Business Fast 50, Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Firms, Consulting Magazine's Fastest Growing Firms.

AAP/EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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