About the role#
As a Software Developer Intern at Dayforce, you will join a development team to build enterprise-scale cloud software. You will work alongside experienced developers, product managers, and designers to gain hands-on experience across the entire software development lifecycle. You will receive mentorship and support while taking on meaningful responsibilities and contributing to real product solutions.
What you'll do#
- Design, develop, test, and maintain software features.
- Write clean, readable, and well-tested code.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-quality product experiences.
- Contribute to new product capabilities and maintain existing functionality.
- Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, and architectural discussions.
- Investigate software defects and contribute to root-cause analysis.
- Develop and maintain automated tests, including unit and integration tests.
- Work with APIs, databases, cloud services, and web applications.
- Explore emerging technologies, such as AI-powered development tools, to improve productivity.
- Continuously learn new approaches while taking on increasing ownership of tasks.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Programming experience through coursework, personal projects, internships, or hackathons.
- Familiarity with languages such as C#, Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Understanding of programming fundamentals, object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.
- Basic knowledge of relational databases and SQL.
- Experience with debugging, testing, and version control.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an agile team.
- Excellent communication skills.
Bonus points if you have experience with C#/.NET, React, REST APIs, cloud platforms like Azure or AWS, CI/CD practices, or container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
Location & details#
- Term: Winter 2027 (January to August).
- Modality: Remote.
- Employment: Full-time (37.5 to 40 hours per week).
- Location: Based in Ontario, Canada.
About Dayforce
Dayforce is a global human capital management software company. It provides a platform for payroll, workforce management, and talent acquisition. The company supports payroll processing in over 200 countries. It serves a customer base that includes brands like Accenture and Barnes and Noble. The business began as Ceridian in 1992 and rebranded as Dayforce in 2024.
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