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Database Developer Summer Intern

CompanyRR Donnelley
LocationWarrenville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 5, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will optimize long-running SQL statements and index reports, review execution plans for stored procedures, and implement approved recommendations. Additionally, the intern will analyze existing database tables and queries to implement improvements.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
40871
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
RRD provides a complete portfolio of marketing, packaging, print and business services to the world’s most respected brands, including 91% of the Fortune 100. Our proprietary technology, advanced data analytics and established expertise fuel organizational decision-making, from strategy through execution. With operations in 30 countries, global organizations and regulated industries trust RRD to reduce complexity and drive audience connections across the entire customer journey.
About the Role

Company Description

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry’s most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Job Description

RRD is seeking a motivated and energetic individual to join our team this Summer in Warrenville, IL! 

**THIS POSITION IS HYBRID**

 

Job Summary

The specific goal of the internship would be to optimize long running SQL statements and index reports to delete/modify indexes. 

 

Responsibilities

  • The intern would review the execution plans for all STORED PROCEDURES for optimization, making recommendations for improvement, then coding, testing, and implementing approved recommendations.
  • The intern would identify updates needed to User ID logging fields, coding, testing, and implementing those changes. 
  • The intern will analyze existing DB tables/queries, then alter, test, and implement improvements will be key.

 

 

 

 

Qualifications

  • The intern candidate should be a full-time student at an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor or higher degree in Computer Science or related discipline.
  • The Candidate should have knowledge of relational database concepts, experience with Microsoft SQL Server – specifically Database Design and Performance Tuning is a plus.
  • Candidate should have exposure to all phases of software development life cycle. 
  • Strong communication and team skills.
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a small team.
  • Positive attitude and outstanding customer service orientation.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail.

Additional Information

The rate of pay for this role at the noted location is $24.00 / hour. In addition to base pay, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include overtime, shift differential, call-in, and stand-by pay. RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

  • Department: Internship
  • Key Skills
    SQLDatabase DesignPerformance TuningRelational Database ConceptsSoftware Development Life CycleCommunicationTeam SkillsAttention To Detail
    Categories
    TechnologyData & AnalyticsSoftware
    Benefits
    MedicalDentalVision CoveragePaid Time OffDisability Insurance401k With MatchLife InsuranceTuition AssistanceMaternity LeaveAdoption AssistanceEmployer/Partner Discounts