Junior Software Engineer Co-op

Planview; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS provider in Vancouver seeks a Jr. Software Engineer Co-op for an 8-month term. You’ll work with senior engineers on data pipelines and cloud platforms using cutting-edge technologies like Apache Spark and AWS. Ideal candidates are co-op students from local universities with skills in Java or Python. The position offers a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience and participate in an innovative remote working culture with benefits including generous PTO and flexible hours.

Benefits

Unplugged Days

Generous PTO offerings

Paid time to volunteer

Employee Referral bonus program

Flexible work hours/environment

Qualifications

• Must apply through co-op office and include academic transcript.
• Basic understanding of object-oriented programming principles required.
• Interest in big data technologies like Apache Spark preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Assist in building scalable cloud data platforms.
• Participate in building monitoring and observability tools.

Skills

Software development in Java or Python

Computer science fundamentals

Data processing and databases

Collaboration and communication

Curiosity about cloud computing

Education

Enrolled in applicable co-op program (BCIT, UBC, UVic, SFU)

Tools

SQL

Apache Spark

GitHub Actions

Docker

Job description

Company Overview

Planview has one mission: to build the future of connected work, from ideas to impact.

As the global leader in work and resource management, Planview helps organizations accelerate the achievement of what matters most, supporting our customers from need to speed, from passion to progress, and from overhead to optimization. We provide solutions designed for strategic planning, portfolio and resource management, Lean and Agile delivery, product portfolio management, capability and technology management (enterprise architecture), innovation management, and collaborative work and project management. Our platform underpins the business and digital transformations of more than 4,500 customers globally, including 59 of the Fortune 100.

At Planview, our people connections drive our innovation and success. Our global team of 1400+ works remotely and across offices including Austin, Vancouver, Hod Hasharon, Bangalore, Sydney, and Stockholm. We’re proud of our world-class, connected culture built on our shared values that supports our teams to be successful from anywhere.

Learn more about our portfolio at planview.com, and connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and X.

The Opportunity

Do you want to gain valuable real-world experience to apply what you learn in your academic classes? Are you interested in exploring career paths available to you? If you answered yes, you’ve come to the right place.

As a co-op student with Planview, you will gain meaningful, paid work experience to support your academic learning. You will be supported in further developing your skills and will have the chance to learn more about software development in a SaaS organization.

We’re looking for a Jr. Software Engineer Co-op to join our FlowFabric team in Vancouver, BC for an 8-month co-op term.

In this role, you will be challenged with cutting-edge data platform technologies and GenAI-powered development workflows that will give you valuable skills for your career as a Software Engineer. You’ll contribute directly to projects that help organizations unlock governed self-service data at enterprise scale, giving you a fantastic opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to real-world data challenges.

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What You'll Do

• Work with senior engineers to design and implement data pipelines and ETL processes using modern frameworks like Apache Spark, AWS Glue, Snowflake and Kafka
• Assist in building scalable cloud data platforms on AWS
• Contribute to knowledge graph and data ontology projects that enable richer data discovery and governance
• Learn and apply GenAI-powered developer tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to accelerate development and gain experience with AI-assisted programming
• Participate in our "You Build It, You Run It" culture by contributing to monitoring, observability, and operations
• Improve our CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Workflows and infrastructure-as-code practices
• Collaborate in an agile environment that values innovation and teamwork, where your ideas and efforts will make an impact on the data platform strategy
• Participate in peer reviews for code and design reviews to learn software engineering best practices
• Analyze, reproduce, and resolve technical problems in data processing workflows and cloud infrastructure
• Develop and maintain automation tools for data quality, pipeline monitoring, and testing scenarios

What You'll Bring

• Students currently enrolled in an applicable co-op program at BCIT, UBC, UVic, or SFU are eligible for this role. Please note that you must also apply through both your co-op office (and include your academic transcript with your application) and online at: https://careers.planview.com/careers-home/
• Exposure to software development in Java or Python with a basic understanding of object-oriented programming principles
• Basic knowledge of computer science fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving approaches
• Interest in data processing, databases, and distributed systems concepts
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively in a team environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to work proactively and seek guidance when needed
• Curiosity about cloud computing and modern data engineering practices

Other Nice to Haves:

• Experience with SQL and relational database concepts
• Interest in big data technologies (e.g., Apache Spark, Kafka, AWS data services)
• Experience with CI/CD tooling such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins
• Basic understanding of REST APIs and web service integration
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
• Exposure to data analysis or machine learning concepts
• Experience with Python data libraries (pandas, numpy) or Java data processing frameworks
• Previous experience working on distributed teams (even for academic group projects)
• Interest in AI/GenAI technologies and their applications in software development

Benefits at Planview

At Planview, you’ll join our global team and culture which reflects the vibrant communities in which our employees live and work. To support you at Planview, you will enjoy:

• Unplugged Days: 4 company-wide paid days off per year to recharge and relax.
• Generous PTO offerings (region dependent).
• Expected Salary Range for this role: $3500 to $4700 per month
• Region specific competitive benefit plans to support you at any life stage including parental leave, retirement, medical plans, wellness support, and remote work support.
• Paid time to volunteer through Planview’s Force for Good Week.
• Employee Referral bonus program.
• Weekly office lunches for hybrid team members and social events.
• Flexible work hours/environment.

Now is a great time to join our team. If you are looking for a place to grow your career, innovate with best-in-class solutions, and build the future of connected work, Planview is the right place for you!

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Planview

As part of our efforts to build a workforce with diverse talent, we encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, and other racialized communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, people with neurodivergence, immigrants, people with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible experience. Reasonable accommodations for the interview process can be requested by emailing [e-mail].