Engineering Graduate Program

EQ Bank | Equitable Bank; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is looking for a Full Stack Software Engineer Intern to join their Engineering Graduate Program starting in May 2026. This role offers an opportunity to work on various frontend and backend projects, driving innovative solutions in digital banking. Ideal candidates should be pursuing a degree in Computer Science, have a passion for technology, and possess skills in Java, Spring Boot, and Angular. The position is hybrid, balancing remote and in-office work.

Benefits

Mentorship & Coaching

Competitive discretionary bonus

Market-leading RRSP match program

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Generous vacation policy

Qualifications

• Must be a student currently enrolled in school or recently graduated.
• Experience in Java and Spring Boot in a professional environment or internship.
• Basic knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools.

Responsibilities

• Assess and clarify user experience and requirements to deliver customer-centric solutions.
• Design and develop user interfaces following modern best practices.
• Support RESTful/SOAP APIs and microservice applications.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST API

Microservices development

Angular

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Education

Undergraduate/Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

MSSQL

Git

Job description

Join a Challenger

Being a traditional bank just isn’t our thing, so we challenge ourselves to get creative in providing innovative banking solutions for Canadians.

How do we get there? With a talented team of inquisitive and agile challengers that break through the status quo. So, if you’re passionate about redefining the future of banking—while having fun—this could be your next big opportunity.

Our company continues to grow, and today we serve more than 670,000 people across Canada through Equitable Bank, Canada’s Challenger Bank™, and have been around for more than 50 years. Equitable Bank’s wholly‑owned subsidiary, Concentra Bank, supports credit unions across Canada that serve more than six million members. Together we have over $125 billion in combined assets under management and administration, with a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian banking to enrich people’s lives. Our customers have named our EQ Bank digital platform (eqbank.ca) one of the top banks in Canada on the Forbes World’s Best Banks list since 2021.

Summer Work Term: May 2026 - December 2026

Ready to shape the future of banking?

Join the purpose‑driven, tech‑forward team at Equitable Bank where your ideas matter and your growth is accelerated. We’re not just another bank—we’re Canada’s Challenger Bank™, lean, agile, and built for the digital age. If you’re passionate about challenging the status quo, driving meaningful change, and gaining hands‑on experience in digital financial services, our Engineering Graduate Program is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

Starting in May 2026, you’ll begin your journey as a Full Stack Software Engineer Intern through our Engineering Graduate Program, designed to accelerate your development through immersive, hands‑on experience within Digital Banking.

At EQ Bank, we’re building the future of banking in Canada, and we want you to be part of it! Our teams work in agile, cross‑functional pods where collaboration, creativity, and innovation drive everything we do. We put customers at the heart of every decision, using research, data, and feedback to create products that truly make an impact.

We’re not just building software, we’re reimagining banking. If you’re passionate about solving real‑world problems, learning from experienced engineers, and working in a supportive, dynamic environment, this program is for you!

What Will You Do?

• Over the course of this 8‑month term, you’ll have the opportunity to work with frontend and backend tools and projects.
• Your responsibilities will include:
• Backend:
• Assess and clarify user experience and requirements to deliver customer‑centric solutions.
• Analyze functional requirements and provide technical solutions, including API designs and microservice architecture.
• Develop and support RESTful/SOAP APIs and microservice applications.
• Participate in SCRUM meetings to ensure smooth sprint delivery and issue resolution.
• Conduct unit testing and assist with automated testing where applicable.
• Participate in code reviews and manage merge requests for various release branches.
• Collaborate with incident management teams to troubleshoot and resolve production incidents.
• Contribute to technical documentation and assist with ongoing application support.
• Frontend:
• Design and develop user interfaces following modern best practices and technologies (e.g., Angular, Java/Kotlin for Android, SwiftUI for iOS).
• Write clean, maintainable, and performant code using the relevant programming languages and frameworks for web and mobile platforms.
• Make key technical and design decisions to ensure effective and efficient user interfaces.
• Develop and integrate frontend applications with RESTful APIs and GraphQL.
• Collaborate with senior developers to implement performant, scalable solutions for both web and mobile platforms.
• Provide application support and perform code reviews to maintain quality standards.

Why EQB? What's in it for you?

• If you’re a 4th‑year student looking to launch your career in a dynamic, purpose‑driven environment, this is your opportunity to build a strong foundation and make a real impact.
• At EQ Bank you will receive:
  • Mentorship & Coaching: from senior leaders and subject matter experts. Our mentorship program is structured to provide regular touchpoints, feedback, and personalized guidance to help you thrive. Be a part of leadership round‑table discussions and hear from experts across Engineering to help you network and build connections.
  • Empowerment and Impact: Opportunities to make a difference and create lasting impact through meaningful work, empowering you to contribute directly to business outcomes while developing the skills and confidence to grow your career in Digital Banking.
  • Chart your Career Path: Final‑year students who perform successfully in this program will have the opportunity to achieve a full‑time role at the end of their work term!

Excited to Get Started? Let’s Talk About You!

• Must be a student currently enrolled in school or recently graduated.
• Undergraduate/Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• Experience in Java and Spring Boot in a professional environment or internship.
• Microservices development experience, including designing, implementing, and maintaining microservice‑based architectures.
• Basic knowledge of REST API and microservices architecture patterns.
• Experience with MSSQL or other relational databases.
• Development experience with JUnit and Spring integration tests.
• Basic knowledge of Git for version control.
• Self‑starter who can take a concept and drive it through to design and implementation.
• Ability to carry out other technical‑related duties as needed.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools to automate the development, testing, and deployment process.
• Experience with Angular, Java/Kotlin for Android, or SwiftUI for iOS in a professional environment.
• Android development with tools like RxJava, Coroutines, Flow, and Compose.
• iOS development using SwiftUI, RxSwift, Swift Concurrency, and some familiarity with Objective‑C.
• Proficiency in JavaScript, with experience in Angular, CSS, HTML, and writing cross‑browser compatible code for web development.
• Understanding of RESTful architecture, GraphQL, and web services.
• Familiarity with security frameworks, standards, and practices.
• Knowledge of micro‑frontend architecture (preferred).

How to Submit Your Application!

• Please submit your resume, cover letter and unofficial transcript in one document. Failure to submit all three items will result in your application not being considered.

Interview Process:

• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial chat with our Talent Acquisition team. If successful, you’ll be invited to complete a technical assessment.
• Successful candidates will then speak with our engineering team.
• Finalists will then participate in a 15‑minute cognitive assessment followed by a background check.
• Verbal offer upon successfully completing all of the above steps!

What we offer [For full‑time permanent roles]

💰 Competitive discretionary bonus

✨ Market‑leading RRSP match program

🩺 Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

📝 Employee Share Purchase Plan

👶🏽 Maternity/Parental top‑up while you care for your little one

🏝 Generous vacation policy and personal days

🖥 Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues

🎓 Annual professional development allowance and a comprehensive Career Development program

💛 A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience

The incumbent will be working hybrid and in‑office time will be spent working from Equitable Bank’s additional office space located at 2200–25 Ontario Street, Toronto, ON.

Equitable Bank is deeply committed to inclusion. Our organization is stronger and our employees thrive when we honour and celebrate everyone’s diverse experiences and perspectives. In tandem with that commitment, we support and encourage our staff to grow not just in their career path, but personally as well.

We commit to providing a barrier‑free recruitment process and work environment for all applicants. Please let us know of any accommodations needed so that you can bring your best self to the application process and beyond. All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check and credit check to qualify for hire. While we appreciate your interest in applying, an Equitable recruiter will only contact leading candidates whose skills and qualifications closely match the requirements of the position.

We can’t wait to get to know you!