Software Engineer I - Co-op (Viz)

Planview; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading SaaS organization in Vancouver is seeking a Software Engineer 1 for an 8-month co-op term. The role involves working with senior engineers on data processing architectures and developing cloud applications using Java in AWS. Interns will gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and opportunities to enhance their skills in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Expected salary range: $3500 to $4700 per month

Weekly office lunches

Unplugged Days for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Exposure to software development in modern programming languages.
• Basic knowledge of computer science fundamentals and algorithms.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design and refine data processing architectures.
• Analyze problems and propose solutions.
• Develop scalable cloud applications in AWS.

Skills

Exposure to software development

Basic knowledge of data structures

Ability to collaborate effectively

Self-motivated

Education

Currently enrolled in a co-op program

Tools

Java

C++

C#

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Job description

Company Overview

Planview has one mission: to build the future of connected work, from ideas to impact.

As the global leader in work and resource management, Planview helps organizations accelerate the achievement of what matters most, supporting our customers from need to speed, from passion to progress, and from overhead to optimization. We provide the industry’s most comprehensive solutions designed for strategic planning, portfolio and resource management, Lean and Agile delivery, product portfolio management, capability, and technology management (enterprise architecture), innovation management, and collaborative work and project management. Our connected platform of solutions underpins the business and digital transformations of more than 4,500 customers globally, including 59 of the Fortune 100.

At Planview, our people connections drive our innovation and success. Our global team of 1400+ work remotely and across our offices including Austin, Vancouver, Hod Hasharon, Bangalore, Sydney, and Stockholm. We’re proud of our world-class, connected culture built on our shared values, that supports our teams to be successful from anywhere.

Learn more about our portfolio at planview.com, and connect with us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and X. #LI-DNI

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 Software Engineer 1 on our VIZ Core team in Vancouver, BC for an 8-month co-op term.

Software Engineer 1 on the VIZ team will be challenged with a wide variety of technologies and responsibilities that will give you valuable skills for your career as a Software Engineer. You’ll contribute directly to projects that help organizations interpret and harness their workflow data—giving you a fantastic opportunity to apply what you’ve learned in the classroom to real-world challenges.

Please note that only students currently enrolled in an applicable co-op program at BCIT, UBC, UVic, or SFU will be considered for this role. You must apply through your co-op office/university job board (along with academic transcript) and complete this application to be considered.

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What You'll Do

• Work with senior engineers to design and refine data processing architectures that integrate with external tools
• Assist in analyzing problems, defining requirements, and proposing solutions that align with our product objectives
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by providing thoughtful feedback on code, design, and processes
• Learn and apply cloud architecture and data processing best practices, expanding your knowledge base every step of the way using modern technologies such as Spark, MongoDB, PostgreSQL and Redshift
• Develop highly scalable and resilient cloud applications in AWS using Java Springboot
• Improve our CI/CD pipeline in GitHub Workflows
• Collaborate in an environment that values innovation and teamwork, where your ideas and efforts will make a real impact
• Participate in peer reviews for code reviews and design reviews
• Analyze, reproduce, and resolve technical and application problems
• Develop and maintain our automation tools and various test scenarios

What You'll Bring

• Exposure to software development in any modern object-oriented programming language such as Java/C++/C#
• Basic knowledge of computer science fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, distributed systems, problem solving and asynchronous architectures
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively in a team environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to work proactively and seek guidance when needed

Nice to haves:

• Experience with Test-Driven Development
• Interest in big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Apache Kafka)
• Experience with CI/CD tooling such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins
• Network communications development (e.g. REST, HTTP)
• Experience with Java (v17), Scala, or other JVM languages
• Familiarity with storage tools (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
• Some knowledge of containers and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Previous experience working on distributed teams (even for academic group projects)

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 Engineer 1 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 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!

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Planview

We encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, and other racialized communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, people with neurodivergence, immigrants, people with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible experience. Reasonable accommodations for the interview process can be requested by emailing [e-mail].