Software Engineer I Co-op (Data Foundations)

Planview GmbH, Software & Consulting; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: CAD 3500–4700 per month

Office lunches (weekly)

Lunch & learns

Unplugged days

Job summary

Planview GmbH, Software & Consulting in Vancouver, BC is offering a 8‑month co‑op as a Software Engineer I to gain real‑world experience in a SaaS data foundation team. You will design data pipelines, learn GenAI tools, and contribute to data governance initiatives while working in an agile environment.

The role emphasizes hands‑on development with modern data platforms, cloud engineering, and collaboration with senior engineers to deliver tangible impact for enterprise data strategies.

Qualifications

• Exposure to software development in Java or Python.
• Basic knowledge of computer science fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms.
• Interest in data processing, databases, and distributed systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team and work proactively.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data pipelines and ETL using Snowflake, Spark, AWS Glue and Kafka.
• Assist in building scalable cloud data platforms on AWS.
• Contribute to knowledge graph and data ontology projects for data discovery and governance.
• Learn GenAI-powered development tools to accelerate programming.
• Participate in monitoring, observability, and operations in a run-it mindset.
• Improve CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Workflows and IAAC practices.
• Collaborate in an agile environment to influence data platform strategy.
• Participate in peer reviews for code and design reviews.
• Analyze and resolve issues in data processing workflows and cloud infra.
• Develop automation tools for data quality, pipeline monitoring, and testing.

Skills

Java/Python development

CS fundamentals

Data processing

Team collaboration

Cloud computing

Self-motivation

Tools

Snowflake

Apache Spark

AWS Glue

Kafka

GitHub Copilot

Claude Code

Job description

Company Overview

Planview has one mission: to close the gap between strategic intent and business outcome, providing the intelligence organizations need to act decisively.

As the global leader in Strategic Portfolio Management, Planview helps organizations of all sizes achieve their business goals, faster and smarter. Our comprehensive platform bring initiatives, investments, and resources into a continuous, connected model of the business: the actionable understanding leaders need to move decisively, keep teams and AI in lockstep, and know how their initiatives are performing. —now powered by Planview Anvi, our next-generation enterprise AI that delivers expert guidance, intelligent recommendations, and actionable insights, turning complex data into decisive action from strategy through execution.

Recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for the fifth consecutive year, we proudly serve more than 3,000 customers globally, including 45% of the Fortune 100—and more than 3 million users worldwide.

Why Join Planview?

At Planview, ourpeople’sconnections drive our innovation and success. Our global team of 1,500+ employees work remotely and across offices in Austin, Vancouver, Hod HaSharon, Bangalore, Sydney, and Stockholm. We've built a world-class, connected culture rooted in shared values that empowers our teams to thrive and succeed from anywhere. When you join Planview, you're not just joining a company, you're joining a movement to transform how the world works.

Discover more about our portfolio at planview.com, and connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, X.

The Opportunity

Do you want to gain valuable real-world experience to apply what you learn in your academic classes? Are you interested in finding out what career paths are available to you? If you answered ‘yes’, then you’ve come to the right place.

As a co‑op student with Planview, you will get the opportunity to gain meaningful, paid work experience to support your academic learning. You will be supported in further developing your skills and have the chance to learn more about software development in a SaaS organization.

We’re looking for a Software Engineer I (Co‑op) to join our Data Foundation team in Vancouver, BC for an 8-month co‑op term.

In this role, you will be challenged with cutting‑edge data platform technologies and GenAI-powered development workflows that will give you valuable skills for your career as a Software Engineer. You'll contribute directly to projects that help organizations unlock governed self‑service data at enterprise scale - giving you a fantastic opportunity to apply what you've learned in the classroom to real-world data challenges.

Students currently enrolled in an applicable co‑op program at BCIT, UBC, UVic, or SFU will be considered for this role. Please note you must apply through your co‑op office as well and provide your academic transcript with your application.

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What You'll Do

• Work with senior engineers to design and implement data pipelines and ETL processes using modern frameworks like Snowflake, Apache Spark, AWS Glue and Kafka
• Assist in building scalable cloud data platforms on AWS
• Contribute to knowledge graph and data ontology projects that enable richer data discovery and governance
• Learn and apply GenAI-powered developer tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) to accelerate development and gain experience with AI-assisted programming
• Participate in our "You Build It, You Run It" culture by contributing to monitoring, observability, and operations.
• Improve our CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Workflows and infrastructure-as-code practices
• Collaborate in an agile environment that values innovation and teamwork, where your ideas and efforts will make a real impact onthe data platform strategy
• Participate in peer reviews for code reviews and design reviews to learn software engineering best practices
• Analyze, reproduce, and resolve technical problems in data processing workflows and cloud infrastructure
• Develop and maintain automation tools for data quality, pipeline monitoring, and testing scenarios

What You'll Bring

• Have exposure to software development in Java or Python with basic understanding of object-oriented programming principles
• Have basic knowledge of computer science fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving approaches
• Have an interest in data processing, databases, and distributed systems concepts
• Can collaborate and communicate effectively in a team environment
• Are self‑motivated with the ability to work proactively and seek guidance when needed
• Have a curiosity about cloud computing and modern data engineering practices

Other Nice to Haves:

• Experience with SQL and relational database concepts
• Interest in big data technologies (e.g., Apache Spark, Kafka, AWS data services)
• Experience with CI/CD tooling such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins
• Basic understanding of REST APIs and web service integration
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
• Exposure to data analysis or machine learning concepts
• Experience with Python data libraries (pandas, numpy) or Java data processing frameworks
• Previous experience working on distributed teams (even for academic group projects)
• Interest in AI/GenAI technologies and their applications in software development

Benefits at Planview

At Planview we highly value our co‑op students and their contributions, and we place a strong emphasis on mentorship and guidance to help our Software Engineers build a strong foundation for their professional careers.

As a co‑op student with Planview you’ll get:

• Expected Salary Range for this role: $3500 to $4700 per month
• Weekly office lunches, lunch and learns, and social events
• Unplugged Days: additional time way away from work to recharge

If you are looking for a place to gain practical experience, develop your professional skills, and build the future of connected work, apply today!

Equal Employment Opportunity at Planview

Planview is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. As part of our efforts to build a diverse workforce, we encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, and other racialized communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, people with neurodivergence, immigrants, people with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups. In addition to building a diverse workforce, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible experience.

Reasonable accommodations for the interview process can be requested by emailing [e-mail].

AI Use in Recruitment

Planview may employ AI-based tools to support certain recruiting activities, however all decisions affecting a candidate's application are made by a human recruiter or hiring manager. Planview is committed to complying with applicable AI regulations, including the EU AI Act and other emerging legislation in the jurisdictions in which we operate, and reviews its AI practices as these requirements evolve. Questions regarding the processing of your data may be directed to [e-mail].