Software Developer Intern

At Interac, we design and deliver products and solutions that give Canadians control over their money so they can get more out of life. But that’s not all. Whether we’re leading real-time money movement, driving innovative commerce solutions like open payments for transit systems, or making advancements in new areas like verification and open banking, we are playing a key role in shaping the future of the digital economy in Canada.

Want to make a lasting impact amongst a community of creative thinkers, problem solvers, technical gurus and high-performance application developers? We want to hear from you.

This is unique opportunity to join the Interac e-Transfer development team at Interac. You will join as our software developer intern which will contribute to the building and maintenance of the e-Transfer application. You can expect to gain valuable hands-on experience in payment systems, and learn about the intricacies involved in developing applications that can operate seamlessly at our volume.

As part of the team, you'll be collaborating with experienced developers, gaining insight into best practices, industry standards, and innovative technologies used in the development process. This will be a chance to work on real-world projects, applying your skills to solve challenges and contribute to the enhancement of the Interac e-Transfer platform.

You’re great at…

• Excelling in problem-solving and troubleshooting technical issues by leveraging strong analytical and critical thinking skills

• Demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and ensuring high quality deliverables

• Collaborating effectively with team members

Who are you?

• Currently enrolled in computer science, computer engineering, or related degree program, with a strong academic record and a passion for technology

• Actively engaged in projects or personal coding endeavors outside of the academic coursework

• Eager to gain practical experience in software development and payment systems

• Possess strong problem solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively in a team environment

Must have skills:

• Understanding of programming fundamentals and object-oriented principals

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Adapt at picking up new technology

• Ability to learn and work both in groups and independently

• Good communication skills

Nice to have skills:

• Proficiency in at least one programming language like Java or Python

• Experience working with Databases (e.g. Oracle, Azure, RDBMS, MongoDB)

• Familiarity with software design patterns

• Previous co-op or project experience in software development

• Familiarity with emerging technologies and trends in software development

Workstyle: Hybrid*

Location: Toronto

Term: May - August 2024

Duration: Monday - Friday

*Must be eligible to work for Interac Corp. in Canada in a Full Time Capacity

PLEASE NOTE: to be eligible for Interac internship roles, you must be currently enrolled in a post secondary academic institution.

Interac requires employees to complete a background check that is completed by one of our service providers. We use this service to complete the following checks:

• 5-year employment verification;
• Canadian criminal record check;
• Education verification;
• Canadian ID cross-check;
• Public safety verification; and
• Credit inquiry