Software Developer; Student Position
Job in
London, Ontario, K5Z, Canada
Listed on 2026-10-11
Listing for:
Canada Life
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary, Apprenticeship/Internship
position Listed on 2026-10-11
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Software Engineer, Full Stack Developer, Backend Developer, SQL Developer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Temporary Full Time
This is a student position that is 4 months in duration for the term(s):
January - April. You must be a student registered in a Canadian College or University.
This position is for students returning to school after their work term or requiring a placement as requirements for graduation. While not required, preference will be given to students enrolled in a registered Co-op program.
Applicants are required to submit both their resume and their most recent unofficial transcript as part of the application process.
We are looking for Software Developer Students who are eager to learn, build real‑world systems, and contribute to meaningful software solutions in a collaborative environment. This student position provides hands‑on experience working with modern and evolving technologies while being supported by experienced developers and mentors.
You will join a software development team and contribute to the design, development, testing, and support of applications that power our business. Depending on the team, your work may span front‑end, back‑end, full‑stack, data, platform, or integration solutions.
What You’ll Do
Work within an agile, team‑oriented environment to support, maintain, and enhance software applications
Participate in phases of the software lifecycle, including:
Design and development
Integration and testing
Deployment and transition to production
Maintenance and production support
Troubleshoot application issues and contribute to root‑cause analysis and permanent solutions
Collaborate with developers, analysts, architects, and business partners
Perform functional and technical testing to ensure quality and compatibility
Use version control, collaboration, and issue‑tracking tools as part of daily work
Apply learning from your academic experience to real‑world technical and process improvements
What You’ll Be Working With
You may work with some of the following technologies or tools (experience in all is not required):
Programming & Frameworks:
Modern JavaScript/Type Script, Java, C#/.NET, Python, VB6, or similar languages
Web & Application Development:
Front‑end frameworks, back‑end services, APIs, and microservices
Databases & Data:
Relational and non‑relational databases (e.g., SQL‑based or No
SQL platforms)
Developer Tools & Practices:
Version control (e.g., Git), IDEs, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing
Collaboration & Delivery Tools:
Jira, Confluence, Teams, SharePoint, or similar platforms
Platforms & Environments (team dependent):
Cloud, containerized, or mainframe environments
What You Bring
Currently in your second‑year or higher and pursuing a post‑secondary degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline
Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
A willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to change
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
Clear communication skills (written and verbal)
Good organizational skills and the ability to manage assigned tasks
Nice to Have (Assets)
Previous internship, co‑op, academic project, or volunteer experience related to software development
Exposure to:
Open‑source projects
Cloud or container technologies
Automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, deployment processes
Data analysis or reporting
Agile development practices
HTML/CSS, REST APIs, and integration pipelines
Familiarity with:
Service Now or ITIL concepts
Microsoft Power Apps, Power BI dashboards, or Microsoft Access
Academic or project exposure to:
Deep learning, Transformers, PyTorch/Tensor Flow
Large Language Model (LLM) techniques (e.g., prompt engineering, context engineering, LoRA/QLoRA fine‑tuning, RAG)
Core mathematics (calculus, linear algebra, statistics, probability)
Technical computing and…
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