AI Backend Developer – 4 Month Co-op/Internship (Winter 2025)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Who needs insurance? Everybody. That keeps us busy. Very busy. At the Intact Lab, we use machine learning, data science, software engineering, AI, agility, UX and design thinking to transform the customer experience for millions of Canadians.

Join our team and get ready to explore, take risks, make mistakes, and learn all day, every day. We’ll support your goals with tools, opportunities, and flexibility.

It’s our employee promise.

Our hybrid work model provides the balance between working from home and enjoying meaningful in-person interactions.

Ready to make your mark?

About the role

Launching your tech career at Intact means joining a diverse team of more than 3, Digital, Data and Tech experts working at the intersection of what exists and what’s possible.

Here, you’ll be supported by forward-thinking leaders who celebrate shared success, and you’ll help push the industry forward with digital solutions that go beyond insurance to offer everyday value to millions of people.

You’ll grow personally and professionally with access to cutting-edge technology-driven learning platforms and make lasting connections near and far.

Most importantly, you’ll discover how exciting the real world can be.

Here, your career will take off

What you’ll do here :

With full guidance, following guidelines carries out the different activities related to the execution of platform development activities by developing automation to enable software development and deployment by implementing CI / CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, configuration as code, etc.

Implements and tests low to moderately complex code changes to fix identified defects in existing s / w products (e.g., identify and debug an application) or to moderately enhance new / future s / w releases.

Troubleshoots low to moderate defects within code (within own component); may provide input into and performs actions as designated in the remediation plan.

May assist in the development of requirements with product management and architects; provides recommendations to enhance design to prevent recurring defects.

Participates in the discovery phase of small to medium-sized initiatives to come up with high level design. Basic understanding on how to install and configure hardware / software / cloud services

Assists and provides additional support in solving software / systems monitoring issues and escalations which require moderate technical expertise to troubleshoot.

Complete low to medium configuration activities such as alerts, dashboards, etc.

Assists in automation of deployment of solutions as code

What you bring to the table :

You are currently pursuing a University Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related field

Available to work with us 35 hours per week for Winter 5 ( January 6 to April 25 )

Available to work from the office 2 days a week (and 3 from home)

Must be returning to school in Summer or Fall 5 following your internship

You have 1 or more terms of relevant internship experience

Object-oriented programming skills

Experience in Python and Java programming

An interest in Java / Kotlin, Docker / Kubernetes, Hazelcast / Redis, Spring Boot / Spring Cloud and MongoDB / Oracle technologies

Knowledge of development design patterns

Knowledge and interest in Artificial Intelligence

Understand the basics of an agile way of work

A good understanding of the entire software development lifecycle

Bilingualism is ESSENTIAL for all Montreal roles (French and English)

Your career starts here. today!

We can’t wait to learn more about you. When you complete your application, remember to include your resume and University / College transcript.

We hire co-ops every semester (Winter, Summer and Fall)!

We’re accepting applications now through September 27. All submissions will be reviewed during this time, as well as after the posting closes.

What we offer

Working here means you'll be empowered to be and do your best every day. Here is some of what you can expect as a temporary member of our team :

Inspiring leaders and colleagues who will lift you up and help you grow

Access to tools and resources to support physical and mental health, embracing change and connecting with colleagues

A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs

Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

A Community Impact program, because what you care about is a part of what makes you different. And how you contribute to your community should be just as unique.