About the role#
We are looking for a Backend Engineering Co-op to join our team for an 8-month term. You will work alongside experienced engineers on backend projects, including services, data integrations, and payment flows. You will learn to turn technical problems into well-tested, production-ready changes while using AI development tools to support your workflow.
Co-ops at Bree are full members of the engineering team. You will tackle real customer and business problems, ship production code, and participate in design discussions, code reviews, and releases. We provide mentorship and clear project scoping to help you make an impact.
What you'll do#
- Build and improve backend services, APIs, and integrations.
- Contribute production changes in TypeScript and Node.js services, including AWS Lambda-based workflows.
- Write and improve automated tests.
- Investigate and resolve issues in staging or production.
- Use AI development tools to speed up work, while validating code, tests, and behavior before shipping.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Product, Design, and CX teams to understand requirements and test user-facing impact.
- Document your learning and contribute improvements to our developer experience and engineering practices.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related post-secondary program.
- Available for the full 8-month term (January to August 2027).
- Foundational experience with TypeScript or JavaScript, Node.js, and building APIs through coursework, internships, or personal projects.
- Evidence of projects where you designed, built, or maintained software.
- Interest in using AI development tools responsibly, with care for testing, code quality, and security.
- A learning mindset, clear communication, and enthusiasm for our mission.
- Familiarity with cloud services, serverless systems, or Infrastructure as Code is helpful.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
- The role is based in Toronto, Ontario, with a hybrid work schedule.
- We will be fully remote in January and most of February. We move to 1 day in-office through March, then return to 3 days in-office starting April 2027.
- In-office days are Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
About Bree
Bree operates as a consumer finance platform based in Toronto. The company provides interest-free liquidity solutions to individuals managing their finances between paychecks. It serves a market of over 20 million people in Canada. Founded in 2021, the firm currently employs 34 people.
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