Ai Backend Developer – 4 Month Co-Op/Internship (Winter 2024)

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 3,000 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

• Design, test and develop back-end solutions for our artificial intelligence teams
• Keep up to date on new technologies and introduce new and practical approaches
• Develop and perform unit tests to validate code
• Stay current on new approaches or opportunities, and bring them to the solutions you design
• Work with a Agile team to develop major systems, using the latest Internet and application technologies
• Find technical solutions by brainstorming with other team members and building prototypes, if necessary
• Help transforming complex data sets into meaningful conclusions and recommendation
• Prepare technical documentation to deploy and support completed systems
• Provide advice and support other teams in production and skills transfer
• Provide estimates and status reports as needed

What You Bring To The Table

• Available to work with us 35 hours per week for Winter 2024 (January 8 to April 26)
• Must be returning to school in Summer or Fall 2024 following your internship
• Object-oriented programming skills 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.
• You have 1 or more terms of relevant internship experience
• You are currently pursuing a University Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
• Available to work from the office 2 days a week (and 3 from home)

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?
What You Bring To The Table

• Must be returning to school in Summer or Fall 2024 following your internship
• Available to work from the office 2 days a week (and 3 from home)
• A good understanding of the entire software development lifecycle
• Knowledge and interest in Artificial Intelligence
• An interest in Java/Kotlin, Docker/Kubernetes, Hazelcast/Redis, Spring Boot/Spring Cloud and MongoDB/Oracle technologies
• Bilingualism is an asset (French and English) * Need to interact on a regular basis with colleagues across the country
• Available to work with us 35 hours per week for Winter 2024 (January 8 to April 26)
• Understand the basics of an agile way of work
• Knowledge of development design patterns
• Experience in Python and Java programming
• Object-oriented programming skills
• You have 1 or more terms of relevant internship experience
• You are currently pursuing a University Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related field

Your career starts here. Apply 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 22. 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:

• A dynamic workplace learning ecosystem complete with learning journeys, interactive online content, and inspiring programs
• 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.
• 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
• Inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer
At Intact, we value diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and heard.
If we can provide a specific adjustment to make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity. We’ll work with you to meet your needs.
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