About the role#
The Medpace Analytics and Business Intelligence team builds software that turns data into reusable products, including APIs, internal web apps, and automated data pipelines. As a Python Developer Intern, you will work on backend and data applications that help teams across the organization make informed decisions. This role blends engineering and analytics, requiring you to partner with leadership, operations, finance, and product management to deliver production-ready solutions.
What you'll do#
- Design, build, and maintain Python services, such as APIs and internal web applications.
- Develop reliable and repeatable data ingestion and transformation workflows.
- Model, validate, and serve data using SQL and enterprise data sources.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical requirements and deliverables.
- Write clean, tested, and documented code while participating in code reviews.
- Build AI-enabled solutions by integrating LLMs, agents, and MCP servers.
- Use modern development tools like GitHub Copilot and Claude Code to support your workflow.
What you'll need#
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Python with a solid foundation in data structures, debugging, and maintainable code.
- Experience with SQL and relational data concepts.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with clear communication abilities.
- Familiarity with enterprise development practices like Git, testing, and CI/CD, or a strong willingness to learn.
- Preferred: Experience with AI-enabled Python applications, libraries like LangChain or Transformers, and basic machine learning concepts.
- Preferred: Experience with cloud technologies, specifically Microsoft Azure and Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or Bicep.
- Preferred: Familiarity with data quality and validation.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027.
- The role is based on-site at our office in Cincinnati, Ohio.
About Medpace
Medpace is a clinical contract research organization founded in 1992. It provides Phase I-IV clinical development services for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. The company operates in 46 countries and maintains its headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. It employs approximately 6,650 people.
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