Software Developer Intern

Perseus Group; Markham; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Perseus Group in Markham, Ontario, is seeking a Software Developer Intern to design, build, test, and ship features end to end under architectural guidance. You will work within a Scrum team on NX ERP, focusing on multi-tier web solutions, AI-assisted development, and delivering value quickly while maintaining performance and reliability.

You will collaborate across front-end, .NET services, and SQL, contributing to backlog grooming, testing, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Able to work from the Markham, Ontario office.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile/Scrum delivery.
• Experience building multi-tier, distributed web solutions with an emphasis on responsive design.
• Understanding of development best practices in a multi-developer team using a shared code repository (Git): branching, pull requests, code review.
• Hands-on experience in full-stack development: HTML5, TypeScript, JavaScript, stylesheets (Angular an asset), .NET, SQL, OOP, TDD.

Responsibilities

• Study and understand the application's functionality, workflow, and design.
• Take product requirements and user stories and deliver them end to end - design, build, test, and ship - under architectural guidance.
• Build responsive, multi-tier web features across the full stack: front end, .NET services, and SQL.
• Use AI-assisted development tools to speed up coding, refactoring, and review, while keeping output reliable.
• Clear backlog items, fix defects, and reduce technical debt.
• Collaborate through Git branching, pull requests, and code review, and turn feedback around quickly.
• Help break down, estimate, and sequence work so sprints stay predictable.
• Document what you build for maintainability and team visibility.

Skills

Agile/Scrum

Full-stack

HTML5

TypeScript

JavaScript

.NET

SQL

Unit testing

Problem solving

Tools

Git

Azure DevOps

Playwright

Angular

Job description

The Software Developer Intern works in our Markham, Ontario office and reports to the Solutions Architect for the homebuilding industry's leading-edge enterprise software product. Working within a Scrum team, this role focuses on delivering product solutions in our NX ERP - designing, building, testing, and shipping features end to end under architectural guidance. The main goal is to increase the delivery throughput of the current development team, using AI-assisted development throughout the SDLC to accelerate work while keeping the product high-performing, resilient, and maintainable.

Responsibilities

• Study and understand the application's functionality, workflow, and design.
• Take product requirements and user stories and deliver them end to end - design, build, test, and ship - under architectural guidance.
• Build responsive, multi-tier web features across the full stack: front end, .NET services, and SQL.
• Use AI-assisted development tools to speed up coding, refactoring, and review, while keeping output reliable.
• Clear backlog items, fix defects, and reduce technical debt.
• Collaborate through Git branching, pull requests, and code review, and turn feedback around quickly.
• Help break down, estimate, and sequence work so sprints stay predictable.
• Document what you build for maintainability and team visibility.

Qualifications and Skills

• Able to work from the Markham, Ontario office.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile/Scrum delivery.
• Experience building multi-tier, distributed web solutions with an emphasis on responsive design.
• Understanding of development best practices in a multi-developer team using a shared code repository (Git): branching, pull requests, code review.
• Hands-on experience in full-stack development:
  • HTML5, TypeScript, JavaScript, stylesheets (Angular an asset)
  • .NET
  • SQL query
  • Object-Oriented Design
  • Test-Driven Development; ability to write unit and integration tests
• Ability to take a requirement and deliver it with minimal rework.
• Familiarity with AI coding assistants and prompt engineering to accelerate delivery (asset).
• Exposure to test automation frameworks such as Playwright (asset).
• Exposure to Azure DevOps (Repos, Pipelines) (asset).
• Comfort ramping quickly in a large existing codebase, with strong debugging skills (asset).

Salary Range (Ontario & BC Only): The estimated base salary range for this role is CAD$22.50 - CAD$27.50 per hour. We include salary ranges in job postings only where required by applicable pay transparency laws, based on the jurisdictions in which the role may be performed. The posted range is a good faith estimate and reflects factors that are subject to change. Final offer amounts may vary based on job-related factors, including work location, candidate experience and expertise, and other relevant considerations.

We recognize the value and importance of diversity and inclusion in our communities and in the workplace. We celebrate diversity and one of our goals as an employer is to create an inclusive work environment for all employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation including gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other category or characteristic protected by law.

Applicants with disabilities who would like to require a reasonable accommodation related to any part of the application process may contact us at [e-mail].

#NX Perseus, an operating group of Constellation Software Inc., acquires independently managed software companies around the world. It provides them with the strategic guidance and financial security they need to become leaders within their respective markets.

Perseus Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

"We seek out vertical market software businesses where motivated small teams composed of good people, can produce superior results in tiny markets. What we offer our business unit managers is autonomy, an environment that supports them in mastering vertical market software management skills, and the chance to build an enduring and competent team in a ‘human-scale’ business" Mark Leonard President, Constellation Software Inc.