Worker Sub-Type:
Student (Fixed Term)
Job Description:
Software Development Student – 8 Month Winter Term
BlackBerry® is a transformed company. Today, BlackBerry provides intelligent security software and services to enterprises and governments around the world. The company secures more than 500M endpoints including over 235M vehicles. Based in Waterloo, Ontario with offices around the globe, we use AI and machine learning to deliver innovative solutions to cybersecurity, safety, and data privacy solutions, and we are a leader in the areas of endpoint management, endpoint security, encryption, and embedded systems. BlackBerry’s vision is clear - to secure a connected future you can trust.
Position Summary
The Software Developer Student will be based in Waterloo and work on the Enterprise Software Development team on the leading edge of Unified Endpoint Security. The successful individual will work with senior team members and be part of exciting new projects in the BlackBerry Spark product suite.
Location: Waterloo, ON
Length of Term: 8 Months
What you will do
- Implementation of features and bug-fixes in a client-server architecture
- Unit testing and test automation
- Participation in daily scrums, sprint planning meetings and demos to product owners
Who we are looking for
- Currently enrolled in a relevant post-secondary program
- Familiar with one of more of Java, C#, React/Javascript, RDBMSs, and the capability and enthusiasm to learn the rest
- Ability to take initiative and work well individually and as part of a team
Additional Assets
- Previous test automation experience would be an asset
- Interest in security would be considered an asset
Student Life at BlackBerry
- Growth Mindset: employees have access to skills training and professional development courses, mentorship programs as well as unlimited access to our on-demand learning platform.
- Commitment to Wellness: employees have access to events that support physical, mental and financial wellness. We host wellness sessions, fitness courses, discounts to local gyms and offer a 24/7 Employee Assistant Program (EAP).
- Highly collaborative teams and a supportive workplace environment, with organization-wide events and a student social committee.
- Employee Perks: we have snack and beverage programs at all locations. Students also have access to discounts for local stores, transportation, restaurants and activities.
See more about the student program at BlackBerry over on our Instagram @BlackBerryStudentLife
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40