Database Engineering Intern

Copart of Connecticut, Inc

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Dallas, TX - Headquarters Until 8/23/2026 0+ years exp First posted June 24, 2026 Last posted June 24, 2026
Job description

Copart, Inc. a technology leader and the premier online vehicle auction platform globally, with over 200 facilities located across the world, Copart links vehicle sellers to more than 750,000 buyers in over 190 countries.  We believe in providing an unmatched experience, every day and everywhere, driven by our people, processes, and technology. 

Copart is seeking motivated candidates for an internship opportunity with its Database Development team. This internship will provide hands-on experience in database modeling, development, and maintenance.
 Learning Scope:
•             Analyze data requirements for business applications and build conceptual model.
•             Develop physical data model and data migration/conversion strategies for internally hosted applications.
•             Reference data maintenance. Work with business analyst to keep the reference data as per industry standard.
•             Troubleshoot production data issues. Identify and Cleanup of junk data.
•             Program and write SQL code to support the creation of tables, views, stored procedures, functions, reports and triggers.
•             Develop and maintain complex stored procedures, views and functions on MariaDB, MySQL, DB2 AS400 and DB2 LUW databases.
•             Utilize software development principles and experience to support the full lifecycle of software products.
•             Work with application teams to identify ways to optimize the database tier and work to implement improvements for future releases.
 Desirable Skills: 
•             Ability to be flexible and work well with changing priorities.
•             Time management skills with ability to participate in multiple projects/work streams
•            Develop simultaneously as well as strong analytical/problem solving skills.
•             A self-starter who thrives with minimal supervision.
•             Have the ability to express yourself well, verbally and on email.
•             Ability to work with all levels of staff, management and external vendors.
•             Strong knowledge of Python Object Oriented Programming, design patterns, algorithms, and data structures.
•             Knowledge on frameworks such as Flask / Django along with NumPy / pandas.
•             Solid understanding of HTML and JavaScript
•             Solid understanding of SQL
•             Designing, implementing and using REST APIs to orchestrate services in support of business requirements.
•             Familiar with Git tool for source code control and continuous integration.
•             Fluent in Linux/UNIX shell and common commands.
Required Experience:
•             BS, BA in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, MIS, or relevant technology degree.


 

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About this role

Summary

Assist with database design, development, and troubleshooting on SQL databases.

Job title

Database Engineering Intern

Experience level

entry level

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Dallas, TX; remote not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

SQLPythondatabase modelingMySQLMariaDBDB2GitLinux/UNIX

Preferred skills

Python Object Oriented Programmingdesign patternsalgorithmsdata structuresFlaskDjangoNumPypandasHTMLJavaScriptREST APIsource controlUnix commands

Specializations

database modelingSQLMariaDBMySQLPython
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Dallas, TX, USA

On-site City