Software Developer Intern

Jobtailor; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Montreal, Canada is seeking a detail-oriented software automation engineer with strong Python skills to design, build, and maintain automation tools and internal platforms. You will work with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows, integrate APIs, and support high-performance tech platforms.

The role emphasizes software development fundamentals, testing, documentation, and collaboration in a bilingual English/French environment.

Qualifications

• Candidate nearing degree completion in a technical field (S3 or equivalent).
• Experience programming in Python through coursework or projects.
• Solid fundamentals in data structures, OOP, testing, and debugging.
• Familiarity with Git or similar source-control systems.
• Interest in software automation, internal tooling, DevOps, or infra tech.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork abilities.
• Proficient written and spoken French and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, debug, and maintain Python scripts, applications, and automation tools.
• Design and improve automated workflows to reduce manual tasks.
• Build internal tools for provisioning, configuration, monitoring, testing, and system management.
• Work with APIs, data, and existing systems to automate processes.
• Assist with software supporting Exegy's high-performance platforms.
• Troubleshoot issues and contribute to root-cause analysis and problem solving.
• Write clean, maintainable code with documentation and reviews.
• Develop unit tests and participate in code reviews.
• Maintain technical documentation for apps, scripts, workflows, and processes.
• Collaborate with software developers, systems engineers, and other teams to translate requirements.
• Research technologies to improve automation and engineering efficiency.
• Participate in team meetings and the broader SDLC.

Skills

Python

Software Dev

Debugging

Unit Testing

Automation

APIs

Data Structures

OOP

Documentation

Root-Cause Analysis

Education

Near the end of a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline (S3 or equivalent)

Tools

Git

Linux

CI/CD

Cloud Technologies

Infrastructure Automation

Job description

• Develop, test, debug, and maintain Python scripts, applications, and automation tools
• Design and improve automated workflows that reduce manual engineering and operational tasks
• Build internal tools and utilities for provisioning, configuration, monitoring, testing, and system management
• Work with APIs, structured data, and existing software systems to integrate and automate processes
• Assist with software supporting Exegy's high-performance technology platforms
• Troubleshoot software issues and contribute to root-cause analysis and technical problem solving
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following established software development practices
• Develop unit tests and participate in code reviews
• Maintain technical documentation for applications, automation scripts, workflows, and engineering processes
• Collaborate with software developers, systems engineers, and other technical teams to translate requirements into software solutions
• Research and evaluate technologies, tools, and approaches to improve automation and engineering efficiency
• Participate in team meetings, technical discussions, and the broader software development lifecycle

Requirements

• Nearing the end of a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline (S3 or equivalent)
• Experience programming in Python through coursework, personal projects, internships, or previous work experience
• Understanding of software development fundamentals, including data structures, object-oriented programming, testing, and debugging
• Familiarity with Git or another source-control system
• Interest in software automation, internal tooling, DevOps, systems engineering, or infrastructure technologies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and work collaboratively in a technical team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in French and English
• French proficiency required
• Exposure to Linux, REST APIs, CI/CD, cloud technologies, infrastructure automation, or financial technology is beneficial but not required

Core Competencies

Proficient in Python programming and software development fundamentals, with a strong focus on automation, internal tooling, and collaboration within technical teams. Demonstrates problem-solving abilities and effective communication skills in both French and English.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Python Programming
• Software Development Fundamentals
• Automation Tools Development
• Git Version Control
• French Proficiency

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Collaboration
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication

Hard Skills

• Python
• Software Development
• Debugging
• Unit Testing
• Automation
• APIs
• Data Structures
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Technical Documentation
• Root-Cause Analysis

Industry Keywords

• DevOps
• Financial Technology
• Systems Engineering
• Internal Tooling
• Automation Workflows

Tools & Technologies

• Git
• Linux
• CI/CD
• Cloud Technologies
• Infrastructure Automation