Associate Software Engineer

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Edmonton

On-site

CAD 20,000 - 27,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

AltaML is offering a student software development internship in Edmonton to contribute to building and scaling its agentic platform for smarter decision-making. You will work on frontend and backend code, debugging, and performance tuning across production and staging environments.

You will collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to translate requirements into scalable solutions, implement feature enhancements, and help automate testing and CI/CD pipelines using agentic tools.

Qualifications

Current student enrolled at the U of Alberta, U of Calgary, U Waterloo, or U of Toronto
Progress toward a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
Proficiency in Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or Node.js
Solid understanding of SDLC and agile methodologies
Familiarity with frontend frameworks or backend technologies (APIs, databases, microservices, cloud)
Exposure to ML concepts or agentic systems is a plus
Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills
Ability to produce clean, maintainable code
Collaborative mindset and quick learner
Eligibility for a Mitacs-funded opportunity
Successful completion of background checks

Responsibilities

Build and scale AltaML’s agentic platform for workflow automation and smarter decision-making
Develop and maintain high-quality, well-documented frontend and backend code
Troubleshoot bugs, integration issues, and performance bottlenecks in production and staging environments
Implement features and enhancements improving dashboard usability and data visibility
Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to translate technical requirements into scalable solutions
Use AI and agentic development tools to automate testing, improve code efficiency, and streamline CI/CD pipelines
Contribute to technical documentation, code reviews, and agile workflows
Stay current on software trends, frameworks, and architectures and strengthen agentic infrastructure

Skills

Python

JavaScript

TypeScript

Node.js

SDLC

Agile methodologies

Frontend frameworks

APIs

Databases

Microservices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (progress towards)

Progress toward a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

Agentic Development Tools

CI/CD Pipelines

Machine Learning Concepts

Technical Documentation

Code Reviews

Job description

Build and scale AltaML’s agentic platform for workflow automation and smarter decision-making
Develop and maintain high-quality, well-documented frontend and backend code
Troubleshoot bugs, integration issues, and performance bottlenecks in production and staging environments
Implement features and enhancements improving dashboard usability and data visibility
Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to translate technical requirements into scalable solutions
Use AI and agentic development tools to automate testing, improve code efficiency, and streamline CI/CD pipelines
Contribute to technical documentation, code reviews, and agile workflows
Stay current on software trends, frameworks, and architectures and strengthen agentic infrastructure

Requirements

Current student enrolled at the U of Alberta, U of Calgary, U Waterloo, or U of Toronto
Progress toward a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
Proficiency in one or more of Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or Node.js
Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies
Familiarity with frontend frameworks such as React or Vue, or backend technologies including APIs, databases, microservices, or cloud infrastructure
Exposure to machine learning concepts or experience working with agentic systems is an asset
Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills
Ability to produce clean, maintainable code
Collaborative mindset and ability to learn quickly
Eligibility for a Mitacs-funded opportunity
Successful completion of background checks

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js, with a solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies. Capable of producing clean, maintainable code while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams to enhance workflow automation and decision-making processes.

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