Data Engineer Co-Op

ApplyBoard; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to breaking down barriers to international education. As part of a dynamic team, you'll contribute to integrating software with student information systems, enhancing the application review process for schools and students alike. This role offers the chance to develop and test backend software, ensuring high-quality production-ready code while collaborating with peers. With a strong focus on career growth and a diverse culture, this innovative firm is committed to empowering students worldwide. If you're passionate about technology and education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Flexible working arrangements

Support for candidates with disabilities

Qualifications

• 8+ months of experience in commercial software development.
• Strong knowledge of Python, SQL, and ETL processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test backend software for integration with external systems.
• Deliver clean, production-ready software and participate in code reviews.

Skills

Python

ETL

SQL

Data Structures

Algorithms

Object-Oriented Programming

Git

Javascript

Typescript

NodeJs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS Cloud

Postman

Cypress

CloudWatch

Job description

ApplyBoard simplifies the study abroad search, application, and acceptance process by connecting international students, recruitment partners, and educational institutions on one intuitive and personalized platform. ApplyBoard is a mission-driven, hyper-growth organization. It has been attracting dedicated individuals for more than eight years who are inspired every day to break down barriers to international education and take their careers to new heights at a company that will invest in their career growth. Our six core values are our compass in our mission to Educate the World and the foundation of our unique company culture. As an organization built on a foundation of diversity, it’s important that our team members are representative of the students from more than 150 countries that we support.

The Opportunity:

As part of the ApplyBoard School products division, you will make critical contributions to our mission by integrating our software with the student information systems used by schools. This will help schools to streamline the application review process, leading to better outcomes for both the school and its students.

You will be working in a team of interns, with guidance and oversight from more experienced engineers. This team will work primarily on-site at our office in downtown Kitchener.

What you’ll be doing:
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and test backend software that will integrate our product with external systems e.g. schools’ student information systems.
• Deliver well-tested, clean and production-ready software, working both independently and as part of a team.
• Participate in code reviews of your and others’ code with your peers.
• Leverage monitoring tools to ensure our production system consistently performs as expected.
• Ensure smooth and successful deployment of changes to production.

What you bring to the table:
Preferred Qualifications:

• 8+ months work or internship experience in commercial software development.
• Python, ETL, SQL.
• Experience with Data Structures, Algorithms, Object-Oriented Programming, and Git.
• Backend and/or web development experience in any of the following: Javascript, Typescript, NodeJs.
• Using and/or creating RESTful APIs.
• Experience with some of the following:
• System integration and/or data pipeline technologies e.g. import/export, CSV format.
• AWS Cloud, or other cloud platform.
• Databases i.e. Relational DBs and/or Key Value stores.
• Lambda Functions, or other serverless technologies.
• Observability software e.g. CloudWatch.
• Automated testing tools e.g. Postman, Cypress.

About ApplyBoard:

ApplyBoard empowers students around the world to access the best education. With more than 1,000,000 students from over 150 countries helped with their journey in less than a decade, we are just getting started.

ApplyBoard’s 1,200 global team members in 30 countries assist students and our 1,500 partner institutions by empowering the international student sector with innovative technology and insights. As a five-time consecutive Deloitte Fast 50 and Fast 500 ranked company, ApplyBoard is growing and scaling like few other companies. On top of our strong growth, our people are growing personally and professionally. ApplyBoard India was Great Place to Work Institute (India) certified for outstanding employee experience and workplace culture.

Thank you for your interest in joining the ApplyBoard Team and being part of our mission to Educate the World. While we are lucky to attract a high level of interest in each of our roles, only qualified applicants will be contacted and selected for an interview.

ApplyBoard welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all aspects of the hiring and selection process.