WBG Pioneer - AI Data Engineer Intern

The World Bank Group Internship Program offers undergraduate and postgraduate students a high impact learning experience in global development. Interns will work on digital systems supporting fiduciary compliance and financial oversight across World Bank projects, gaining practical skills in AI/ML, data engineering, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable enterprise data platforms and pipelines using Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric services
• Strong hands-on experience with SQL, ETL/ELT design, data transformation, and orchestration frameworks
• Develop and maintain application components and APIs using .NET Core, ASP.NET, C#, Web APIs, and microservices architectures, including APIs that expose or consume data from Dynamics 365 and SharePoint
• Develop Lakehouse-based data solutions using Azure Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS Gen2), and Apache Spark/PySpark
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (business, analytics, product, and compliance teams) to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions

Requirements

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in, or in the final year of, postgraduate (master’s/PhD) program IT Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, and Data Science/Analytics
• Candidates must have 1–3 years of relevant professional experience
• Demonstrated interest in development work and the World Bank Group’s mission
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in diverse, team-based environments
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities within tight deadlines
• Proficiency in English

Skills

• AI and Machine Learning
• Data Engineering
• Data Analytics
• Software Engineering
• Information Technology
• Research Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Project Management
• Fiduciary Compliance Systems
• Financial Oversight
• Team Collaboration

Languages

English