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Backend Software Developer Intern Jobs in Kanata, ON

Ciena

Software Developer Intern - Fall 2026

Ottawa, ON

CA$25 - CA$35/hr

This co-op/intern opportunity provides hands-on experience contributing to real-world engineering challenges within an embedded software team. The role offers exposure to the development and testing ...

Solace Corporation

Software Developer

Kanata, ON · On-site

Overview This position is for Software Developer. In this role you will be a key contributor ... Has experience with both user interface development and backend service architecture? * Enjoys ...

Solace Corporation

Software Developer

Kanata, ON

Overview This position is for Software Developer. In this role you will be a key contributor ... Has experience with both user interface development and backend service architecture? * Enjoys ...

Trend Micro

Applied AI Backend Engineer

Ottawa, ON · Hybrid

We are looking for a talented Applied AI Backend Software Developer to join our team and contribute significantly to the design, development, testing, and support of TrendAI Vision One. In this role ...

Trend Micro

Applied AI Backend Engineer

Ottawa, ON · Hybrid

We are looking for a talented Applied AI Backend Software Developer to join our team and contribute significantly to the design, development, and maintenance of TrendAI Vision One. In this role, you ...

Spiria

Lead Software Developer

Ottawa, ON · On-site

CA$100/hr

Guide and mentor frontend and backend developers; perform architectural reviews and code reviews ... Understanding and knowledge of software architecture. * Client oriented approach. * Good ...

Pleora

Software Developer

Kanata, ON

CA$80K - CA$105K/yr

... Software Developer in the R&D team, working on projects in embedded/machine vision, IoT, and ... the back end. You have experience developing high-quality software applications and SDKs for ...

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What does a backend software developer intern do?

A Backend Software Developer Intern assists in building and maintaining the server-side logic, databases, and APIs that power web applications. Their responsibilities typically include writing code, debugging issues, and collaborating with other developers to ensure data flows efficiently between the server and users. Interns often work with languages like Python, Java, or Node.js and gain practical experience with databases, cloud services, and development tools. This role provides valuable exposure to real-world software engineering practices and helps interns develop the technical and teamwork skills needed for a career in backend development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a backend software developer intern?

To thrive as a Backend Software Developer Intern, you should have a solid understanding of programming languages like Java, Python, or Node.js, and basic knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and databases. Familiarity with version control systems (like Git), RESTful APIs, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure is often expected. Strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, and effective communication set standout interns apart. These skills and qualities are crucial for building reliable backend systems, collaborating across teams, and adapting to real-world engineering challenges.

What types of projects and technologies do backend software developer interns typically work on during their internship?

Backend Software Developer Interns are often assigned to work on real-world projects such as building APIs, optimizing databases, or improving existing backend services. Interns typically use languages like Python, Java, or Node.js, and work with frameworks and tools such as Django, Spring Boot, or Express.js. Collaboration with frontend developers, QA engineers, and product managers is common, providing valuable experience in agile environments. The projects and technologies may vary depending on the company, but they are designed to help interns gain hands-on experience and contribute meaningfully to the team's goals.

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Backend Software Developer (Payload Planner)

GHGSAT

Ottawa, ON • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

GHGSat offers greenhouse gas detection, measurement, and monitoring services to industrial and government customers around the world. We use our own satellites and aircraft sensors, combined with third-party data, to help industrial emitters better understand, control, and reduce their emissions.

 GHGSat's capability is unique: we provide high-resolution, local measurements of atmospheric methane and carbon dioxide concentration from space. This further enables to detect greenhouse gas emitters and to visualize and quantify their emissions.

 Reporting to the Mission Platform lead, GHGSat is looking for an innovative and experienced Backend Developer for our Payload Planner software. As part of a cross-functional team deployed around Agile Scrum, you will be designing, developing, and supporting satellite planning and tasking software. Your responsibilities will include software development, testing, analyzing data, and contributing to the design and implementation of the software. Overall, you have an excellent knowledge of data structures, databases, streaming pipelines and a strong motivation in tackling the important environmental issues that our planet faces today.

Responsibilities

  • Develop tools and applications to improve the workflow of satellite planning and tasking activities
  • Evaluate, deploy, develop, integrate, test and maintain databases, data transformation frameworks and APIs
  • Optimize data structures, schema, queries for most frequent usage
  • Develop, test, integrate, and deploy backend stack
  • Design System Architecture collectively with the team, revisit regularly
  • Maintain and ensure High Availability of GHGSat data platform

Requirements

Required skills

  • Strong computational science or software development skills
  • Proven capability with: Linux, Python
  • Competence with databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
  • Experience building scalable backend services and APIs - REST/GraphQL, event-driven architecture, microservices, and cloud deployment.
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes (k8s) - Nice to have
  • Experience with Frontend (TypeScript, React) - Nice to have
  • Ability to work autonomously, with minimum direction
  • Availability to participate in a scheduled on-call rotation and provide occasional support outside regular business hours, including weekends, to ensure operational continuity.

 Assets

  • Interest in scientific analysis, atmospheric sciences, remote sensing and space technology
  • Understanding of satellite operations or similar field
  • Experience with GIS and Mapping apps (Mapbox, Leaflet, GeoJSON, GeoTIFF)
  • Bilingual French/English

 Qualifications

  • Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in relevant roles
  • All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada and must meet the requirements of the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP)

Benefits

This is a rare opportunity to work on urgent problems. You'll join a small but high-impact team and help scale a company doing meaningful work for the planet.

  • Competitive salary and stock options for all full-time employees
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Paid time off and floating statutory holidays
  • Flexible work environment

GHGSat offers a creative and highly motivating work environment. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for ongoing development.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. GHGSat is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation, please notify your recruiter.

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