GenAI & Automated Testing Intern (SQL Integration)
Accenture Federal Services • Brussels, Brussels-Capital, Belgium
Role & seniority: Intern (GenAI/AI Research & Development) focused on Natural Language to SQL pipelines
Stack/tools: Generative AI models, LLMs, Prompt Engineering; SQL (complex joins/subqueries/stored procedures); API testing with SOAP UI or similar; Python scripting to bridge AI APIs with testing environments
Top 3 responsibilities
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Prompt engineering and tuning to improve accuracy of AI-generated SQL for complex databases
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Pipeline integration: connect GenAI interfaces with backend systems for data retrieval
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Automated testing and validation: design and implement a SOAP UI test suite; performance benchmarking against human-written queries; security validation to prevent prompt injection and unauthorized access
Must-have skills
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Generative AI basics: LLM understanding, text-to-SQL conversion concepts
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Strong SQL proficiency (read/write complex joins, subqueries, stored procedures)
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Testing experience or eagerness to learn SOAP UI; basic Python scripting
Nice-to-haves
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Experience with API testing frameworks; exposure to enterprise data environments
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Familiarity with data security practices and query security
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Location & work type: Internship position; location not specified in the posting (remote/hybrid options may apply)
Full Description
Project Overview We are exploring the frontier of Generative AI to revolutionize how we interact with data. This internship focuses on developing a "Natural Language to SQL" pipeline—allowing users to query databases using plain English. You will work closely with the engineering team to build, refine, and validate these GenAI models. A critical component of this role involves setting up a robust test chain using SOAP UI to ensure the generated queries are accurate, secure, and performant. Key Responsibilities Prompt Engineering & Tuning: Develop and refine prompts to improve the accuracy of GenAI-generated SQL queries for complex relational databases. Pipeline Integration: Assist in connecting GenAI interfaces with our backend systems to facilitate seamless data retrieval. Automated Testing (SOAP UI): Design and implement a comprehensive test suite in SOAP UI to validate the outputs of the AI-to-SQL engine. Performance Benchmarking: Compare AI-generated SQL against human-written queries for efficiency and optimization. Security Validation: Ensure the generated SQL adheres to security protocols, preventing issues like prompt injection or unauthorized data access. Required Skills & Qualifications Category Desired Skillset Generative AI Understanding of LLMs, Prompt Engineering, and the logic of Text-to-SQL conversion. Data & SQL Strong proficiency in SQL; ability to read and write complex joins, subqueries, and stored procedures. Testing Tools Experience with (or a strong desire to learn) SOAP UI or similar API testing frameworks. Development Basic scripting skills (Python is preferred) to bridge AI APIs with testing environments. What’s in it for the Intern? Cutting-Edge Tech: Gain hands-on experience in one of the most in-demand fields: the practical application of GenAI in enterprise data. Full-Cycle Exposure: Move beyond "chatbots" to see how AI integrates with legacy systems and rigorous QA processes. High-Level Mentorship: Work directly with senior leads to shape the future of the company’s AI initiatives. About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. At the heart of every great change is a great human. Every day our People of Change are doing incredible things by working together to pursue our shared purpose–to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Come be part of our team–bring your ideas, ingenuity and determination to make a difference, and we’ll solve some of the world’s biggest challenges. Around the globe, we work with exceptional people, the latest and greatest tech and leading companies across industries to create value for our clients, people and communities. Choose a career with us, and together, let's create positive, long-lasting value. Meet our exceptional people who are living their purpose and making a real, lasting, positive difference. EXPLORE #CAREERSAZ