Software DevelopmentIntern (e-Transfer)

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.

Reporting to the Practice Leader, Development, the Software Development Intern role will be working with our backend service development team to build new features, documentation, and to enhance existing feature. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Software Development Intern to join our backend service development team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to real-world projects that power Interac’s products and services.

As a Software Development Intern, you will work closely with the e-Transfer team to support the development and modernization of our backend systems. Here’s what you can expain to gain during your time:

• Hands-on experience with backend service development in a high-impact environment.

• Exposure to modern software development practices and tools.

• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of digital payments.

• Mentorship and collaboration with experienced developers and technical leaders.

You’llbe responsible for:

• Collaborating with developers to build new features and enhance existing ones.

• Improving unit test coverage to ensure code quality and reliability.

• Assisting in the consolidation and standardization of technical documentation.

• Supporting the team’s journey through application modernization initiatives.

• Exploring emerging technologies and contributing to development tasks related to payment system architecture.

You bring:

• Currently completing an undergraduate degree from a creditable Canadian institution with a focus on computer science, software engineering or similar field

• Experience and understanding of programming languages, databases, unit testing, code management tools

• Posses understanding of concepts of unit testing, application logging

• Knowledge in Java Springboot is an advantage – you will be working in Java springboot framework and therefore you should be willing to learn and grow your skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting

• Attention to detail, especially in documentation and testing

• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, or OOP)

• Understanding of object-oriented programming principles

• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and backend service development

• Basic knowledge of unit testing frameworks (e.g., JUnit, pytest)

• Experience using version control systems like Git

• Exposure to Agile development methodologies

• Although not required, you have some familiarity or previous experience with the following:

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

• Understanding of microservices architecture

• Exposure to containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes

• Knowledge of payment systems or financial technologies

• Experience writing or maintaining technical documentation

Workstyle: Hybrid (3 days on-site)

Location: Toronto

Term: September to December 2025

Duration: Monday – Friday

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:

• Canadian criminal record check;
• Public safety verification;
• Canadian ID cross-check;
• 5-year employment verification;
• Education verification; and
• If applicable, Credit Inquiry and Social Media Check

How we work
We know that exceptional people have great ideas and are passionate about their work. Our culture encourages excellence and actively rewards contributions with:

Connection: You’re surrounded by talented people every day who are driven by their passion of a common goal.

**Core Values:**They define us. Living them helps us be the best at what we do.

Compensation & Benefits: Pay is driven by individual and corporate performance and we provide a multitude of benefits and perks.

Education: To ensure you are the best at what you do we invest in you

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