Internship Insurance Software Developer Jobs in Toronto, ON

What you will do 

Product Solution Delivery (Development) 

• Develop, modify, maintain, and support software components based on design specifications and business requirements.
• Participate in coding, debugging, testing, and deployment activities.
• Assist in integrating software components and third-party solutions.
• Resolve defects and perform maintenance activities for existing applications.
• Follow established development standards, best practices, and coding guidelines.
• Participate in code reviews, team discussions, and Agile ceremonies.
• Work collaboratively with team members to deliver high-quality software solutions. 

Problem Solving and Analysis 

• Assist in analyzing software issues and identifying solutions.
• Support the creation and maintenance of technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot application and production support issues with guidance from senior developers.
• Participate in change management and release activities.
• Learn and apply software engineering principles and design patterns. 

Quality Assurance and Testing 

• Develop clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Perform unit testing and support integration and system testing activities.
• Assist with defect resolution and validation.
• Support automated testing initiatives and maintain test documentation.
• Collaborate with QA teams to ensure product quality. 

Continuous Improvement 

• Learn new development tools, frameworks, technologies, and practices.
• Participate in knowledge-sharing sessions and technical training.
• Contribute ideas to improve team processes and development practices.
• Support governance, compliance, and audit activities as required.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends. 

Customer Focus 

• Demonstrate a customer-first mindset in all development and support activities.
• Take ownership of assigned work and deliver commitments on time.
• Collaborate effectively with business partners, analysts, testers, and developers.
• Support operational excellence by assisting with issue resolution and application support activities. 

What you will bring 

• University or College education in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-3 years of software development experience (including co-op, internship, or related work experience).
• Experience with one or more development technologies such as:  
  • .NET (C#, ASP.NET) 
  • Java / Spring Boot 
  • SQL, Oracle, PL/SQL 
  • AWS or Cloud Platforms 
  • Git, GitLab, CI/CD tools
• Basic understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Basic knowledge of object-oriented programming and software design principles.
• Familiarity with APIs, web services, and relational databases.
• Understanding of software testing concepts and quality practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and business domains.
• Reliability Status Security Clearance - this can only be completed with candidates who receive an offer of employment. This is a personal security status that is required as a condition of employment before an employee can gain access to Protected B information, assets or work sites as outlined by the Government of Canada  website.  The cost of submitting these checks will be covered by Canada Life.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience gained through co-op, internship, academic projects, or open-source contributions.
• Exposure to cloud technologies, DevOps practices, containers, or automated testing tools.
• Familiarity with financial services, insurance, or retirement systems is considered an asset.