Software Developer Co-op/Intern - Summer 2026 (QA & Mobile)

Ranchflow AI Inc.; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Ranchflow AI Inc. is seeking a Software Developer Co-op/Intern for Summer 2026 to support the ongoing development of our livestock monitoring platform.

You will work under the Principal Software Engineer to contribute to mobile app development, testing, and refinement of AI-driven features for health insights. The role involves building a cross-platform mobile app (React Native/Expo), implementing automated tests, and collaborating on feature validation, API integrations, and data pipelines.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related undergraduate program.
• Understanding of software testing fundamentals and willingness to take ownership of app-wide testing coverage.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in debugging and QA.
• Eagerness to learn cloud technologies (AWS preferred) and modern development practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and refinement of Ranchflow's cross-platform mobile application (React Native/Expo).
• Implement and maintain an automated testing suite to improve reliability and reduce production issues.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to identify bugs, write reproducible test cases, and validate new features prior to deployment.
• Contribute to app-wide QA and performance testing, ensuring smooth user experience across devices.
• Support the integration of APIs, cloud services, and data pipelines.
• If applicable, assist in refining AI model integration for livestock monitoring and anomaly detection.
• Participate in code reviews, follow best practices for Git workflow, and document testing and development procedures.
• Engage in weekly progress meetings with senior developers and provide input on software improvement opportunities.

Skills

React Native

Automated testing

Cloud services

CI/CD

AI/ML workflows

Education

Undergraduate CS/Software Eng

Tools

Tailwind CSS

Material UI

Jest

Playwright

Cypress

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Job description

Software Developer Co-op/Intern - Summer 2026 (QA & Mobile)

Software Development

Co-op/Internship

Ranchflow AI Inc. is seeking a motivated and technically skilled Software Developer Co-op/Intern for Summer 2026 to support the ongoing development of our livestock monitoring platform. Working under the guidance of the Principal Software Engineer, you'll contribute to mobile app development, implement and expand the project's testing framework, and assist in refining AI-driven features used for livestock health insights.

• Assist in the development and refinement of Ranchflow's cross-platform mobile application (React Native/Expo)
• Implement and maintain an automated testing suite to improve reliability and reduce production issues
• Collaborate with the engineering team to identify bugs, write reproducible test cases, and validate new features prior to deployment
• Contribute to app-wide QA and performance testing, ensuring smooth user experience across devices
• Support the integration of APIs, cloud services, and data pipelines
• If applicable, assist in refining AI model integration for livestock monitoring and anomaly detection
• Participate in code reviews, follow best practices for Git workflow, and document testing and development procedures
• Engage in weekly progress meetings with senior developers and provide input on software improvement opportunities

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related undergraduate program
• Must hold Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or refugee status (international students are not eligible)
• Experience with modern styling libraries (Tailwind CSS, Material UI, or similar)
• Understanding of software testing fundamentals and willingness to take ownership of app-wide testing coverage
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in debugging and QA
• Eagerness to learn cloud technologies (AWS preferred) and modern development practices
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a remote development environment

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with AWS cloud services (Lambda, API Gateway, IoT Core, DynamoDB, Amplify, Cognito)
• Experience or coursework related to IoT systems (LoRaWAN, MQTT, or sensor networks)
• Understanding of AI/ML workflows, particularly model training or inference in production environments
• Experience using CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.) and automated testing libraries (Jest, Playwright, Cypress, etc.)

What You'll Gain

• Practical, hands-on experience in a real-world, fast-paced, production software environment
• Mentorship from experienced engineers on architecture, testing, and mobile development
• Exposure to IoT data systems, cloud infrastructure, and AI-driven applications in agriculture
• The opportunity to make meaningful contributions to an innovative precision farming platform