Quality and Infrastructure, Co-op SmartVu Developer

Survalent; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Co-op position

Job summary

Survalent is seeking a CO-OP Quality and Infrastructure Developer to join the SmartVu Development team for an eight-month to one-year term starting January 2027. You will contribute to design, development, testing, and maintenance of secure, high-performance Windows desktop applications used by electric utilities to monitor and manage power flow.

You will work with a Team Lead and senior developers to build UI with WPF/XAML, craft reusable components, and integrate with server-side services and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a university program in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Experience with C# and the .NET platform.
• Experience developing Windows desktop apps with WPF/XAML or similar UI framework.
• Solid object-oriented design, data structures, and patterns.
• Familiarity with MVVM and creating accessible UIs.
• Experience with Visual Studio, debugging, profiling, and diagnostics.
• Familiarity with unit testing and automated tests.
• Experience with SQL/SQL Server and relational databases.
• Experience with source control workflows (Git/Bitbucket).
• Familiarity with APIs, networking, or app integration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain C#/.NET Windows desktop applications.
• Build and refine desktop UIs using WPF/XAML and established patterns.
• Develop app logic, components, and integrations with servers, databases, and real-time systems.
• Write clean, well-tested code using OO principles and patterns.
• Create unit, integration, and automated functional tests; diagnose defects.
• Collaborate with CI/CD, automated builds, and release processes.

Skills

C#/.NET

WPF/XAML

MVVM

Visual Studio

SQL/SQL Server

Git/Bitbucket

UI design basics

Education

University program in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Git

Bitbucket

Job description

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Quality and Infrastructure, Co-op SmartVu Developer

Company: Survalent

Type: Intern

Description:

Survalent is looking for an innovative and enthusiastic COOP Quality and Infrastructure Developer to join our SmartVu Development team for an eight-month/one year work term starting in January 2027. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of secure, reliable, and high-performance Windows desktop applications that help electric utilities monitor, control, and manage power flow for the safe and efficient delivery of electricity. If you are passionate about quality practices and real-time software applications, this is a great opportunity for you!

Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Work with the Team Lead and senior developers to design, develop, test, and maintain C#/.NET Windows desktop applications.
• Build and enhance desktop user interfaces using technologies such as WPF, XAML, and established UI design patterns.
• Develop application logic, reusable components, and integrations with server-side services, databases, and real-time systems.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code using object-oriented principles and software design patterns.
• Create and maintain unit, integration, and automated functional tests, and assist with diagnosing and resolving software defects.
• Collaborate with build and quality teams to support continuous integration, automated builds, and software release processes.
• Create technical documentation and participate in code reviews, design discussions, and Agile development activities.
• Other duties as required.

Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Currently enrolled in a university program in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience and/or familiarity with C# and the .NET platform.
• Experience developing Windows desktop applications using WPF, XAML, or a comparable desktop UI framework.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles, data structures, and software design patterns.
• Familiarity with desktop application patterns such as MVVM and with creating intuitive, accessible user interfaces.
• Experience using Visual Studio and debugging, profiling, and diagnostic tools.
• Familiarity with unit testing frameworks and automated software testing practices.
• Experience with relational databases and SQL; familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server is an asset.
• Experience with source control and collaborative development workflows using Git, Bitbucket, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with APIs, networking concepts, or application integration is an asset.
• Ability to learn new technologies, communicate clearly, and work effectively in a collaborative Agile team.

This is an 8-month/one-year co-op position reporting to the Team Lead, SmartVu. The hourly range for this role is $20.

About Us:

Survalent Technology Corporation is the leading provider of real-time smart grid management systems for enabling visualization, optimization and improved operations for utilities. For six decades, we have helped more than 800 utilities use operational data to increase reliability, efficiency, and customer service. With our proven and reliable SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition), Distribution Management System (DMS), Outage Management System (OMS), and Substation Automation (SA) solutions, utilities transform data into actionable intelligence. We partner with utilities across the globe to create mission critical solutions that will achieve the promise of the Smart Grid.

Survalent values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of all races, color, creed, ancestry, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, marital status, family status, and those with disabilities to apply. We use AI tools to help streamline parts of our recruitment process, but every application is reviewed by a member of our team. Survalent is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.