Lilly Tech Internship 2026 is open – Eli Lilly is hiring an Intern – Tech@Lilly at its Hyderabad office in the Enterprise Data Platforms (EDP) organization. It suits students pursuing a B.Tech / M.Tech in Computer Science, Data Engineering or Information Systems with solid SQL skills and exposure to observability tools such as Grafana or Prometheus plus Python. Apply online on the official Lilly careers portal (Job R-107580).
Job Summary
About the Lilly Tech Internship 2026 role
The Lilly Tech Internship 2026 places you in Lilly’s Enterprise Data Platforms (EDP) organization – an engineering team responsible for database reliability, enterprise integration and analytics service operations across Lilly’s global technology estate, managing Oracle and SQL Server fleets spanning 2,500+ databases.
As an Observability & Platform Reliability Intern you will extend the EDP Database Control Tower and build new alerting, KPI instrumentation and reliability tooling. Lilly states the intern programme is not a side project – you join a real team, own a real initiative and ship work that EDP engineers depend on.
Key responsibilities
- Extend the EDP Database Control Tower (HTML / JavaScript dashboard) with new telemetry panels and operational layers.
- Develop and tune Prometheus alert rules and Grafana dashboards for Oracle and SQL Server fleet health and SLO compliance.
- Write SQL and PL/SQL queries to extract database KPIs and wire them into the observability pipeline.
- Build Python scripts to automate data collection from Oracle fleet endpoints into structured time-series data.
- Document alert playbooks, KPI definitions and dashboard design decisions for the DBA operations team.
Lilly Tech Internship 2026 – eligibility & requirements
To be eligible for the Lilly Tech Internship 2026, candidates should meet:
- Pursuing a B.Tech / M.Tech in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems or a related discipline.
- Solid SQL skills (Oracle SQL or SQL Server preferred); PL/SQL experience is a strong plus.
- Exposure to at least one observability or monitoring tool – Grafana, Prometheus, Datadog or Dynatrace.
- Comfortable with Python for scripting data pipelines and API integrations.
- Interest in database internals, reliability engineering or enterprise platform operations.
Selection process
The Lilly Tech Internship 2026 selection process usually includes a resume shortlist, an online or technical assessment on SQL and Python fundamentals, and one or two technical interviews on databases, monitoring concepts and your projects, followed by an HR discussion before the internship offer.
Documents required
- Updated resume (single-column, PDF) – build one free with our Resume Builder.
- Class X, XII and semester-wise marksheets (current CGPA).
- Government photo ID (Aadhaar / PAN / passport).
- Passport-size photograph as per portal specifications.
- College bonafide / no-objection certificate, if asked.
Preparation tips from selected candidates
- Get strong at SQL (joins, aggregation, window functions) and try writing PL/SQL blocks.
- Set up a small Grafana + Prometheus dashboard on a sample database to demonstrate hands-on observability skill.
- Attempt at least two full-length timed mock tests – time pressure fails more candidates than difficulty (use our free aptitude practice tests).
- Prepare a crisp 90-second self-introduction – see our 5-part formula with sample answers.
How to apply for the Lilly Tech Internship 2026
To apply for the Lilly Tech Internship 2026, use the green “Apply on official portal” button on this page or open the official Lilly Intern – Tech@Lilly listing (Job R-107580). Create a profile, upload your resume and submit before the role closes. Explore more roles on our companies hiring freshers page.
About Eli Lilly
Eli Lilly and Company is a global pharmaceutical leader headquartered in Indianapolis with over 50,000 employees worldwide, uniting caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. Its Hyderabad technology teams build enterprise data and platform capabilities, making a Lilly internship a strong start for students.
Lilly Tech Internship 2026 — FAQs
Who can apply for the Lilly Tech Internship 2026?
Students pursuing a B.Tech or M.Tech in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems or a related discipline, with solid SQL skills, Python comfort and exposure to a monitoring tool like Grafana or Prometheus.
Where is the Lilly internship located?
The Intern – Tech@Lilly role is based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India (Job Id R-107580).
What will I work on?
You will extend the EDP Database Control Tower dashboard, build Prometheus alerts and Grafana dashboards for Oracle and SQL Server fleets, write SQL / PL-SQL for database KPIs and automate collection with Python.
Is there any application fee?
No. Lilly never charges any fee during recruitment. Apply free only via the official Lilly careers portal.
How do I apply for the Lilly Tech Internship 2026?
Click the “Apply on official portal” button, open the official Lilly careers listing and submit your resume for Job R-107580.
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