Software Engineer Co-op Student

Foresters Financial; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Toronto is seeking a Software Engineer Co-op student to develop enterprise applications and implement machine learning models. The role involves collaboration with experienced professionals, and requires programming skills in Python or similar languages. Ideal candidates are currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Computer Science or Engineering. This opportunity offers hands-on experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor's program in a relevant field.
• Strong programming skills in Python or similar languages.
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of software applications.
• Develop and implement AI/ML models and algorithms.
• Conduct data preprocessing and analysis.

Skills

Programming skills in Python

Knowledge of .NET

Familiarity with Java

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Azure DevOps

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Job description

Job Description

Career Opportunity Role Title Software Engineer Co-op Student Purpose of role The Software Engineer Co-op in IT offers an opportunity to build a wide variety of enterprise applications within a team-based environment. As a co-op student, you will work closely with our experienced architects and engineers to develop, test, and implement application including machine learning models and algorithms. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a collaborative environment. You’ll find opportunities to continuously learn, research technology, share knowledge within your team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development software applications
• Develop and implementation of AI/ML models and algorithms.
• Conduct data preprocessing and analysis to support model training.
• Collaborate with team members to design and execute proof‑of‑concepts.
• Producing clear and maintainable code
• Document code and maintain version control.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to project discussions.
• Investigating, learning and applying new technologies/ processes
• Participating in design/ architectural discussions

Key Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in Python, .NET, Java or similar languages.
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit‑learn.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure DevOps
• Basic understanding of data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn.

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  Please note that this posting is intended to fill an existing vacancy; however, there may be instances where more than one vacancy is available for the same role.

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  Thank you for choosing Foresters. Only those candidates who will be selected for further consideration will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.