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Software Intern – Front-End Development (Accessibility Focus) Job Title: Software Intern
Location: Montreal
Job Type: Internship (Full-Time or Part-Time)
Department: Software Engineering
Reports To: Front-End Development Lead
About Us We are a leading telecom company at the forefront of innovation, delivering software solutions that power global connectivity. Our focus is on building a fiber monitoring solution deployed worldwide in major telecom accounts, ensuring the performance and reliability of critical fiber networks.
About The Role We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Software Intern to join our front-end development team. This internship focuses on enhancing accessibility features across our web applications, ensuring inclusive user experiences for all. You will work primarily with Angular and React, contributing to UI components and accessibility compliance. Exposure to Java and Node.js is considered an asset, as occasional backend modifications may be required.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the front-end team to design and implement accessible UI components using Angular and React
- Conduct accessibility audits and implement improvements based on WCAG guidelines
- Assist in testing and validating accessibility features across browsers and devices
- Participate in code reviews and agile development processes
- Support integration with backend services, occasionally modifying Java or Node.js code
- Document accessibility standards and contribute to internal best practices
Required Qualifications
- Familiarity with front-end frameworks such as Angular and React
- Understanding of web accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG, ARIA)
- Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Interest in inclusive design and user experience
Nice to Have
- Exposure to backend technologies such as Java and Node.js
- Experience with accessibility testing tools (e.g., Axe, Lighthouse)
- Familiarity with Git and version control workflows
- Experience with responsive design and cross-browser compatibility
What We Offer
- Mentorship from experienced developers
- Flexible work hours and remote work options
- A collaborative and inclusive team culture
- Hands-on experience with real-world accessibility challenges
- Opportunity to contribute to a product used by global telecom leaders
Must Have
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in software or computer engineering or equivalent
- Bilingual (French and English, oral and written)
- Legally authorized to work in Canada
About EXFO
EXFO develops smarter test, monitoring and analytics solutions for the global communications industry. We are trusted advisors to fixed and mobile network operators, hyperscalers and leaders in the manufacturing, development and research sector. They count on us to deliver superior visibility and insights into network performance, service reliability and user experience. Building on nearly 40 years of innovation, EXFO’s unique blend of equipment, software and services enable faster, more confident transformations related to 5G, cloud-native and fiber optic networks.
To find out more, visit www.EXFO.com and follow us on our blog - https://www.exfo.com/en/resources/blog/
Social media policy: Thank you for visiting EXFO's LinkedIn page. We encourage you to interact with us and comment on the content you find here. By participating in the discussion here, you agree to the policy described below. We reserve the right to delete messages containing comments with language or concepts that may be deemed offensive, discriminatory, defamatory, abusive, threatening, pornographic, or misleading; spam or comments that are solely promotional; that attack or harass a person or persons directly; anonymous comments; and any other comments that EXFO's social media team deems inappropriate. Repeated violations of EXFO's comment policy may result in the blocking of the poster.
Top Benefits
About the role
Software Intern – Front-End Development (Accessibility Focus) Job Title: Software Intern
Location: Montreal
Job Type: Internship (Full-Time or Part-Time)
Department: Software Engineering
Reports To: Front-End Development Lead
About Us We are a leading telecom company at the forefront of innovation, delivering software solutions that power global connectivity. Our focus is on building a fiber monitoring solution deployed worldwide in major telecom accounts, ensuring the performance and reliability of critical fiber networks.
About The Role We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Software Intern to join our front-end development team. This internship focuses on enhancing accessibility features across our web applications, ensuring inclusive user experiences for all. You will work primarily with Angular and React, contributing to UI components and accessibility compliance. Exposure to Java and Node.js is considered an asset, as occasional backend modifications may be required.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the front-end team to design and implement accessible UI components using Angular and React
- Conduct accessibility audits and implement improvements based on WCAG guidelines
- Assist in testing and validating accessibility features across browsers and devices
- Participate in code reviews and agile development processes
- Support integration with backend services, occasionally modifying Java or Node.js code
- Document accessibility standards and contribute to internal best practices
Required Qualifications
- Familiarity with front-end frameworks such as Angular and React
- Understanding of web accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG, ARIA)
- Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Interest in inclusive design and user experience
Nice to Have
- Exposure to backend technologies such as Java and Node.js
- Experience with accessibility testing tools (e.g., Axe, Lighthouse)
- Familiarity with Git and version control workflows
- Experience with responsive design and cross-browser compatibility
What We Offer
- Mentorship from experienced developers
- Flexible work hours and remote work options
- A collaborative and inclusive team culture
- Hands-on experience with real-world accessibility challenges
- Opportunity to contribute to a product used by global telecom leaders
Must Have
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s program in software or computer engineering or equivalent
- Bilingual (French and English, oral and written)
- Legally authorized to work in Canada
About EXFO
EXFO develops smarter test, monitoring and analytics solutions for the global communications industry. We are trusted advisors to fixed and mobile network operators, hyperscalers and leaders in the manufacturing, development and research sector. They count on us to deliver superior visibility and insights into network performance, service reliability and user experience. Building on nearly 40 years of innovation, EXFO’s unique blend of equipment, software and services enable faster, more confident transformations related to 5G, cloud-native and fiber optic networks.
To find out more, visit www.EXFO.com and follow us on our blog - https://www.exfo.com/en/resources/blog/
Social media policy: Thank you for visiting EXFO's LinkedIn page. We encourage you to interact with us and comment on the content you find here. By participating in the discussion here, you agree to the policy described below. We reserve the right to delete messages containing comments with language or concepts that may be deemed offensive, discriminatory, defamatory, abusive, threatening, pornographic, or misleading; spam or comments that are solely promotional; that attack or harass a person or persons directly; anonymous comments; and any other comments that EXFO's social media team deems inappropriate. Repeated violations of EXFO's comment policy may result in the blocking of the poster.