Intern – Engineering Graduate

IQVIA’s interview process typically starts with a timed online aptitude test, followed by a coding challenge on platforms like HackerRank or Codility. Successful candidates then face a technical interview focusing on data structures, algorithms, and basic data‑engineering concepts, and finally an HR round that assesses cultural fit and communication. The overall difficulty is moderate; thorough preparation on core programming and problem‑solving boosts chances.

IQVIA promotes a collaborative, learning‑focused environment where employees are encouraged to experiment with emerging technologies. The company offers structured career growth, mentorship programs and a healthy work‑life balance, especially for interns who receive regular feedback and skill‑upskilling opportunities.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication, or related streams); Minimum 60% aggregate or CGPA 6.0/10; Graduation batch 2026; No active backlogs at the time of joining; Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Round 1: Online aptitude & logical reasoning test → Round 2: Technical coding assessment (Java/Python) → Round 3: Technical interview (data pipelines, SQL, OOP) → Round 4: HR interview

IQVIA is a global leader in clinical research, healthcare analytics and real‑world evidence. With a presence in more than 100 countries, the company helps life‑science organizations accelerate drug development, improve market access and deliver better patient outcomes. Its data‑driven approach combines deep domain expertise with cutting‑edge technology, making IQVIA a preferred partner for pharmaceutical giants, payers and providers alike. The firm’s culture emphasizes curiosity, collaboration and a commitment to improving health worldwide, offering fresh graduates a platform to work on high‑impact projects from day one. The Intern – Engineering Graduate role is part of the SCION Delivery Platform (SDP) team, a strategic, enterprise‑grade data delivery and analytics platform. SDP acts as the backbone for moving, storing, validating and visualising massive volumes of health‑care data across multiple IQVIA business units. As an intern, you will be immersed in a real‑world, production‑grade environment, contributing to data pipelines, validation mechanisms and web‑based portals that power critical decision‑making for clients. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Assist in the design, development and testing of data ingestion pipelines. 2. Support data validation, transformation and delivery workflows within SDP. 3. Write and maintain SQL/NoSQL queries for metadata management. 4. Collaborate with developers, QA engineers and operations to resolve bugs and implement enhancements. 5. Participate in daily stand‑ups, sprint planning and retrospectives following Agile methodology. 6. Document technical specifications, user guides and knowledge‑base articles. 7. Conduct root‑cause analysis for production incidents and propose preventive measures. 8. Contribute to performance tuning and scalability improvements of the platform. 9. Help integrate cloud services (AWS/GCP/Azure) where required. 10. Share learnings and best practices with the broader team. **Tech Stack**: Java, Python, SQL, Hadoop/Spark, Docker, Kubernetes, REST APIs, AWS (S3, Lambda, EC2), Git, Jenkins, Agile tools (Jira). **Growth Path**: Successful interns are often offered full‑time Software Engineer or Data Engineer positions, with clear progression to Senior Engineer, Tech Lead and Architecture roles within IQVIA’s data‑science ecosystem. **Why Join IQVIA?** The internship provides hands‑on exposure to large‑scale data engineering, mentorship from industry experts, and a chance to impact healthcare outcomes globally. The hybrid work model, competitive stipend and a culture that rewards innovation make IQVIA an attractive launchpad for engineering graduates.