About the role#
As a Software Developer Intern, you will join one of our development teams to build enterprise-scale cloud software. You will work alongside experienced developers, test engineers, product managers, and UX designers. This role involves participating in the full software development lifecycle, from initial design and implementation to testing, code reviews, and troubleshooting. You will receive mentorship while contributing to real product features and customer solutions in an agile environment.
What you'll do#
- Design, develop, test, and maintain software features and solutions.
- Write clean, readable, and well-tested code.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality product experiences.
- Investigate defects, perform root-cause analysis, and drive issues to resolution.
- Develop and maintain automated tests, including unit and integration tests.
- Participate in technical and architectural discussions to evaluate design choices.
- Explore emerging technologies, including AI-powered development tools, to improve engineering productivity.
- Contribute to code quality, tooling, and development process improvements.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Programming experience through coursework, personal projects, internships, hackathons, or open-source contributions.
- Familiarity with languages such as C#, Java, Python, C++, or JavaScript/TypeScript.
- A solid understanding of programming fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
- Basic knowledge of relational databases and SQL.
- Familiarity with debugging, testing, and version control.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new technologies.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an agile team.
- Experience with any of the following is considered an asset: C#/.NET, React, REST APIs, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud), CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, or data processing technologies.
Location & details#
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 2027 to August 2027).
- Location: Remote.
- Availability: Full-time (37.5 to 40 hours weekly) is required.
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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