Software Developer (Student Position)
About The Position
This is a student position that is 4 months in duration for the term: September-December. You must be a student registered in a Canadian College or University. This position is for students returning to school after their work term or requiring a placement as requirements for graduation. While not required, preference will be given to students enrolled in a registered Co-op program. Applicants are required to submit both their resume and their most recent unofficial transcript as part of the application process. We are looking for Software Developer Students who are eager to learn, build real-world systems, and contribute to meaningful software solutions in a collaborative environment. This student position provides hands-on experience working with modern and evolving technologies while being supported by experienced developers and mentors. You will join a software development team and contribute to the design, development, testing, and support of applications that power our business. Depending on the team, your work may span front-end, back-end, full-stack, data, platform, or integration solutions.
Requirements
- Currently in your second-year or higher and pursuing a post-secondary degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- A willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to change
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
- Clear communication skills (written and verbal)
- Good organizational skills and the ability to manage assigned tasks
Nice To Haves
- Previous internship, co-op, academic project, or volunteer experience related to software development
- Knowledge of Microsoft Windows Operating System and/or Mainframe environment
- Exposure to: Open-source projects, Oracle database, PL/SQL, Cloud or container technologies, Automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes, Data analysis or reporting, Agile development practices, HTML/CSS, REST APIs, and integration pipelines
- Familiarity with: ServiceNow or ITIL concepts, Microsoft PowerApps, Power BI dashboards, or Microsoft Access
Responsibilities
- Work within an agile, team-oriented environment to support, maintain, and enhance software applications
- Participate in phases of the software lifecycle, including: Design and development, Integration and testing, Deployment and transition to production, Maintenance and production support
- Troubleshoot application issues and contribute to root-cause analysis and permanent solutions
- Collaborate with developers, analysts, architects, and business partners
- Perform functional and technical testing to ensure quality and compatibility
- Use version control, collaboration, and issue-tracking tools as part of daily work
- Apply learning from your academic experience to real-world technical and process improvements
Benefits
- Career Development: Opportunities for career advancement, access to industry-leading learning programs and up to $2,000 annually towards education reimbursement.
- Health & Wellness: Flexible health and dental benefits, plus a $5,000 mental health benefit to support your well-being.
- Time Off: In addition to regular vacation and personal days, we support community involvement with a volunteer day.
- Financial Security: Company-matching pension plan, share ownership program and additional investment options.
- Rewards and Recognition: Employee recognition programs, service milestone celebrations, employee discounts and more!
- Emphasis on Community: We provide a workplace where employees feel connected and supported through Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), mentorship programs, social clubs and events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
