Associate Software Developer

Stymiest and Associates; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Montreal is seeking an Associate Software Developer to support developing enterprise-grade digital solutions in a structured environment. This junior role involves implementing tasks, assisting with API development, and writing maintainable code. Ideal candidates are recent graduates or students nearing graduation with a background in Computer Science or Software Engineering, along with strong communication skills in English and a collaborative mindset. Opportunities for professional growth abound in this hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• University education in progress or recently completed in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• Experience through internships or academic projects.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable code.

Responsibilities

• Implement frontend or backend tasks under guidance.
• Contribute to API development and database updates.
• Assist with testing activities and bug fixes.

Skills

Clean code writing

Web application development

Strong communication skills in English

Collaborative teamwork

Education

University education in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

React

Azure

Power Apps

Power Automate

Job description

Overview

Join a Montreal-based leader in process optimization and build enterprise-grade solutions for high-stakes industries like aviation, aerospace, and logistics.

About Us

Based in Montreal and established in 2007, Stymiest & Associates is a consulting firm specializing in process optimization. We help organizations in high-stakes sectors achieve excellence through process improvement, analytics, and automation.

About The Role

We are hiring an Associate Software Developer to support the development of enterprise-grade digital solutions. This is a junior, execution-focused role intended for early-career developers who want to build real production systems while learning within a structured consulting environment. You will work under the guidance of more experienced developers and solution designers, contributing to applications, integrations, and workflows that improve business processes in complex, regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Support Application Development: Implement specific frontend or backend tasks and components under the guidance of senior developers.
• Assist with Integrations: Contribute to the development of APIs and database updates as part of a larger delivery effort.
• Write Guided Code: Produce clean, maintainable code following clearly defined standards, examples, and established technical patterns.
• Testing Support: Assist with testing activities, including bug fixes, test execution, and UAT preparation to ensure quality delivery.
• Collaborate & Learn: Proactively ask questions and seek feedback to ensure correct implementation while learning enterprise development practices.
• Maintain Codebases: Work within existing codebases to implement minor updates and fixes as assigned.
• Growth & Participation: Actively participate in Agile development environments to understand how technology solves complex enterprise problems.

Qualifications

Required

• University education in progress (anticipated graduation in ≤12 months) or recently completed in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience building or contributing to software applications through internships, co‑ops, academic projects, or early professional roles
• Ability to write clean, maintainable code and work within existing codebases
• Familiarity with web application development concepts (frontend, backend, APIs, data)
• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written
• Communication skills in French are encouraged
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and follow defined technical direction
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Considered an Asset

• Experience with React or similar frontend frameworks.
• Experience writing or consuming APIs.
• Familiarity with cloud-hosted applications (Azure preferred).
• Exposure to Agile development environments.
• Familiarity with Power Apps, Power Automate, or other low-code platforms.
• Basic understanding of CI/CD or deployment workflows.

Why Stymiest & Associates?

By joining our team, you become part of a firm that values professional integrity and practical, results-driven work. We are investing in our internal technology while also expanding our development capabilities to deliver technology products and client mandates. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to that growth in a collaborative, hybrid environment where people are supported and encouraged to grow with the company.

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